VA Hampton Roads Hit by 55 MPH Gusts Saturday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia Beach, Va. — Strong northwest winds slam the Hampton Roads commuter shed Saturday, creating difficult travel along Route 13 and coastal connectors from the Eastern Shore tunnels through Virginia...
Former Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick faces domestic assault charges
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Former Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick was arrested in connection to a child custody exchange where the mother of his child sustained minor injuries. On Dec. 30, 2025, Chesapeake Police responded to an apartment in the 1500 block of Mitchum Way for a reported domestic assault. Upon...
Bank deposit bag stolen in Virginia Beach store, suspects at large
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police are searching for two suspects after a bank deposit bag was stolen in a store. On Jan. 8, two suspects entered an undisclosed store separately. While the male suspect was the distraction, the female suspect went to the cash register and concealed a bank deposit bag...
Eyewitness reports she saw ICE activity in Virginia Beach Wednesday morning
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Katie Nesbitt said she was unloading her car at work Wednesday morning when she noticed bright flashing lights across the street. “I saw what I thought was a traffic stop with some unmarked vehicles and lights, then I noticed there was an ICE patrol SUV vehicle,” Nesbitt said.
CFD: Worker hurt following accident at construction site on Battlefield Blvd
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– A construction worker is hurt following an industrial accident in Chesapeake. According to officials, fire crews were called to a construction site in the 900 block of Battlefield Boulevard at 8:45 a.m. for the report of an injured worker. Construction was being done for new apartments when...
Virginia Beach may enact earlier curfew to address large gatherings that ‘pop up’
The city may adopt an earlier curfew for young people, as it grapples with unpermitted events that are fueled by social media and can draw large, unruly crowds. A proposal discussed Tuesday would move the curfew for unaccompanied minors to 10 p.m. from 11 p.m. City Council may consider the change Feb. 17. That would...
Portsmouth police will pay for property damage repairs following October fugitive arrest
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police said they are reimbursing a tenant after property damages were incurred during an October arrest. In October, Portsmouth police arrested Cordero Taylor, who was wanted for a September shooting incident, in the 300 block of Washington Street after he had barricaded himself in a...
Davis Brothers announce boxing return to Norfolk with April fight
The Davis Brothers announce boxing's return to Norfolk with an April 4 fight at ODU Chartway Arena, promising a spectacular event for the city.
Meet Daffy- the One Eyed Beauty at Chesapeake Humane Society
Meet Daffy, an adorable 4-month-old kitten available for adoption at Chesapeake Humane Society. Daffy was transferred from PETA to CHS after undergoing surgery to remove an injured eye. She’s feeling so much better now and is almost fully healed! This sweet medium-haired kitten never stops purring and is always hard...
Big H.O.M.I.E.S outreach center set to rise on Portsmouth Southside
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A community safety nonprofit working in Portsmouth’s Southside is moving closer to breaking ground on a long-awaited recreation center. Big H.O.M.I.E.S Community Outreach, which focuses on youth engagement and violence prevention, has finalized building plans for the facility, according to founder...

















