Chesapeake VA

NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk has been awarded Gold Certification the third year in a row from the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs and engage residents. The What Works...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia — Cold pavement glistens under early sunlight across Hampton Roads this morning as temperatures hover near freezing. Moisture from light snow and damp roads has turned slick in spots, especially on...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A vehicle overturned at the intersection of East Virginia Beach Boulevard and Norchester Avenue in Norfolk Friday afternoon. An image from the scene of the crash shows a police car blocking off a road as an officer stands near the overturned car. No injuries were reported, according to police.

Motorists on I-64 near Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach should expect delays due to a vehicle crash at mile marker 16.4, according to VDOT.

Virginia Beach, Virginia – A long-running fraud and identity theft scheme that targeted romantic partners, financial institutions, and unsuspecting victims has resulted in a 45-year federal prison sentence for a Virginia Beach man. Prosecutors say the operation caused extensive financial and emotional damage over...

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — A brush fire in Isle of Wight County burned an estimated 400 acres on Saturday. The fire in the 10000 block of Mill Swamp Road was first reported at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, and it was marked under control just before 6 p.m. Isle of Wight Fire-Rescue Chief Garry Windley said about 75...

HAMPTON, Va. — Crews across Hampton Roads have been preparing for days as a mix of rain and snow moves into the region Saturday, bringing concerns about slick roads and freezing conditions. In Hampton, public works crews began winter weather preparations as early as Friday, after getting advance notice...

ORANGEBURG, S.C. --- Norfolk State junior guard Da'Brya Clark powered the Spartans to an 85-41 road win over South Carolina State on Saturday afternoon. Norfolk State improved to 8-11 overall and 3-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, while South Carolina State fell to 5-15 overall and 2-2 in league play.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -Many local events in Hampton Roads will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, with closings and special events. Hampton services will be affected by the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, as follows:. City offices and courts: Closed Monday. Garbage collection: No...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Andrew Shannon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Feeding 5000™, and Gospel Music Celebration occurred Sunday, Jan. 18, in Newport News, kicking off events leading to the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19. Dr. Willard G. Maxwell Jr., pastor...