Newport News businesses apply for more than half a million in grants within...
Demand for assistance remains high after first grant program
View ArticlePortsmouth hospital staffers failed to clean hands and equipment, state...
Prompted by a similar complaint, the investigation happened March 10 through 12, just three days after public health officials confirmed the first case of the coronavirus in Virginia.
View Article1,127 new coronavirus cases reported in Virginia
The state reported 1,127 new coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
View ArticleHow Hampton Roads school districts are planning to open this fall
Hampton Roads schools are announcing their plans for returning to school in the fall.
View ArticleVirginia Beach nonprofit holding a virtual ‘race’ to raise awareness about...
EnJewel, a Virginia Beach group that raises awareness about human trafficking, is asking people to participate in a "virtual" 5K walk/run Saturday through Wednesday. It wants people to register and...
View ArticleNewport News police identify victim in fatal hit-and-run
Police have not identified any suspects.
View ArticleNortham may impose stricter policies for Hampton Roads next week to tamp down...
Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to elaborate on what the next steps will entail at a news conference Tuesday, a spokeswoman said.
View ArticleFBI searching for fugitive with Williamsburg ties who is wanted for drug...
Federal agents said the man is a known member of the United Blood Nation gang.
View ArticleSchools in Gloucester, Mathews to be mostly virtual for first quarter
Some students in Mathews County may be in school at the start of the school year — but only for a couple of days, and only elementary and middle school students.
View ArticleMeyers Leonard explains why he stood for national anthem — and why his Miami...
"His being out there with us, as our brother, it’s still showing strength, it’s still showing unity, it’s still showing that we’re coming together for a common cause."
View ArticleGroup offers reward for information on Trump sticker on bear
A wildlife group in North Carolina is offering a $5,000 reward to identify a person they say is responsible for putting a “Trump 2020” sticker on the collar of a bear.
View ArticleMan arrested after Newport News man fatally stabbed
Officers responded shortly before 1 a.m. to the 100 block of 78th Street in southeast Newport News to a report of a stabbing, according to a news release.
View ArticleNo new deaths reported as 1,324 coronavirus cases reported in Virginia Monday
The state’s seven-day percentage of positive PCR tests dipped slightly from 7.2%. to 7.1%.
View ArticleIsle of Wight changes mind on hybrid reopening plan; only pre-K through third...
The board still kept a hybrid option for preschoolers through third-graders when schools open Sept. 8, making it one of only a few districts in eastern Virginia that will let students back in buildings.
View ArticleDominion Energy says restoring power to all customers after storm could take...
The utility company is sending crews from Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads, expecting the region’s extensive tree coverage and a forecast of higher winds will mean more outages here.
View ArticleSurry solar firm setting up wi-fi hotspots to help bridge digital divide
Solar firm to help Surry schools set up wifi
View ArticleState police investigate fatal crash in Isle of Wight
Police have closed one westbound lane on Route 460, near Yellow Hammer Road.
View ArticlePeninsula localities prep for Isaias, hold off on opening shelters
As the tropical storm system has approached Hampton Roads, Peninsula localities have been preparing for wind and heavy rain. For now, most cities and counties have opted not to open public shelters.
View ArticleRichmond airport passenger refused to don mask, delaying flight
American Airlines said the plane returned to the gate. And the passenger ultimately exited the plane.
View ArticleFormer Virginia House speaker Kirk Cox eyes GOP run for governor
Cox said hadn’t previously considered running for a statewide office but added that the Democrats’ “vacuum of leadership” in recent months has led him to reconsider.
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