NNPD ceremony honors 12 officers who died while on duty
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — As part of National Police Week, the Newport News Police Department held a ceremony to honor and remember 12 police officers that lost their lives while protecting and serving the city of Newport News. Names of the fallen officers were announced during the ceremony. “Robert Hayes Dekorte star
Suffolk’s SPSA flyover project hitting home stretch
SUFFOLK, Va (WAVY) — Suffolk residents and those passing through on Route 58 have been dealing with construction of the Southeastern Public Service Authority flyover project since 2024, but they got some encouraging words from VDOT Monday on the $30 million project. “It’s gonna be better — shortly,” said VDOT area cons
Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority
NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners today selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia®. She has been serving as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Bill...
The Laws That Stop A Data Center From Coming To Your Town (or State)
A note from the author: what follows is an article on how to keep a data center from being built in your community, after that you’ll find a one-page leave-behind you can print, fold, and hand to any elected official you meet with, or your neighbors, or any organization you want to inform on the subject, and a set of l
Final Norfolk budget funds major projects, sets aside money for rec center
Norfolk's City Council is preparing to vote on the final city budget for Fiscal Year 2027 during its Tuesday night meeting. It includes more than $2 billion in spending.
Newport News mayor says Noodle Con event is on track for Memorial Day weekend
Noodle Con, billed as “The Thinker’s Convention,” is a two-day event that’s part music festival, part lecture series. Its lineup is expected to include live performances from musicians Chance the Rapper, CeeLo Green and Aloe Blacc and keynote speeches by Newport News Mayor Philip Jones, musicians and tech professionals
Suffolk working on data center regulations
Suffolk is working on data center regulations. Kevin Wyne, director of planning and community development, told the City Council on Wednesday that demand for new facilities is continuing to increase. As localities throughout Hampton Roads seek to attract more centers to the region, Suffolk wants to put rules in place f
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks completion of Unity Place at Kindred in Norfolk
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Unity Place at Kindred took place Friday, May 8 at 431 Church St. in Norfolk. This new development, a part of the St. Paul's Transformation Area, features 140 mixed-income apartments. Forty-nine of these apartments are designated as replacement housing for returning Tidewater Gardens resid
VBCPS student named National Patroller of the Year
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. ( WAVY)– A Virginia Beach City Public School student was named National Patroller of the Year by AAA. Each year, Safety Patrol advisors across Hampton Roads nominate stand-out patrollers for AAA Tidewater Patroller of the Year, which is the local award. After a local winner is chosen, each club subm
Historic Cavalier Hotel and resort could be sold
The Historic Cavalier Hotel and resort could soon be sold to an out-of-state operator.
