Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan sworn in for sixth term
Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan was sworn in for a sixth term as the city's sheriff Monday, according to the Newport News Sheriff's Office.
Missy Elliott Brings Christmas Cheer To Portsmouth Community
Portsmouth native Missy Elliott’s generous spirit for her hometown was in full display on December 22 at Third Baptist Church. In addition to a free lunch to the local Portsmouth Community, Missy, represented by her mother Patricia Elliott, donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homelessn which provides...
Virginia Beach CASA needs more volunteers to help kids through court
Retired Navy Rear Adm. James McPherson’s service to his country included time as the judge advocate general of the Navy, under secretary of the Army and acting secretary of the Navy. He’s now serving his community in Virginia Beach as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Despite extensive legal experience,...
Vacant house fire under investigation in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A vacant house fire on Jamestown Avenue is under investigation, according to Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services. Crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Jamestown Avenue in reference to a residential structure fire at approximately 9:45 p.m. Upon arrival, crews reported fire in a...
New lane opens as work continues on $36M Suffolk road project
SUFFOLK, Va. — Construction crews in Suffolk have completed another milestone in a major intersection improvement project at Shoulders Hill Road and Bridge Road, opening a new traffic lane this week. A free-flowing right-turn lane on Shoulders Hill Road is now open, allowing drivers to turn onto Bridge Road...
Lawsuit filed by widow of deceased corrections officer aimed at VADOC policy changes
RICHMOND, Va. (WCYB) — A recent federal lawsuit alleges leaders within the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) were aware of staffing shortages and failed to investigate a threat which ultimately led to the death of corrections officer Jeremy Lewis Hall. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of officer Hall's...
Woman suffers graze wound from bullet after shooting; Norfolk man arrested
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man is charged with several crimes after police say a woman suffered a graze wound from a bullet on Sunday night. Zollie R. Barrett, 39, was taken into custody in the area of the 1800 block of Greenleaf Drive and charged with discharging a firearm in an occupied building, possession of a...
Nauticus Wins ABC-TV’s The Great Christmas Light Fight — Winterfest Spotlighted on Nationally Televised...
NORFOLK, Va. — Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin has been crowned the winner of ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight in the 2025 Heavyweight Division. The nationally televised episode, which aired December 18, showcased three remarkable large-scale holiday experiences — Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin,...
Virginia cities push bag tax to keep plastic out of waterways
While kayaking in shallow creeks around Virginia Beach, volunteers with Lynnhaven River Now constantly pull up plastic bags on their paddles during cleanups. Dylan Mason, the nonprofit’s public policy manager, hopes to change that with a 5-cent tax on the disposable bags. A growing number of cities and counties...
Pet Cat Dies After Fire Breaks Out in Virginia Home
Virginia Home Damaged by Fire, Cat Found Dead I want to start with the facts, because when something like this […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

















