Fire at Newport News car dealership under investigation
The Newport News Fire Department is investigating an overnight fire at a car dealer.
Norfolk restaurant adds 15% tip minimum to help struggling employees
A Norfolk restaurant is leading a "frank" discussion about tipping, as it has decided to add a 15% automatic tip on all dine-in orders and a 5% charge on all takeout.
Olena Yeryomenko Gets PETA Memorial For Saving Dogs From War
Dr. Olena “Leleka” Yeryomenko, a Ukrainian military medic and animal rescuer, was killed June 29 while rushing to help a wounded soldier — just after evacuating 42 dogs from heavy shelling near the Russian border. This week, PETA held a memorial service and planted a white rose...
Passes: “Doc” Al Lewis, Herbal Farmacy CEO, Founder & Herbalist
CEO, founder, and Naturopathic Herbalist, Albert Lewis, has passed. Affectionately known as “Doc” or “Doctor Al” for the 30 plus years he was in business, details of his passing were not available at NJG press time. Since opening the doors of the Herbal Pharmacy more than...
Man sentenced to 18 months for Norfolk restaurant burglaries
A man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after he pled guilty to burglarizing restaurants in Downtown Norfolk and Ghent in 2024.
‘Masters of The Mic’ Bring Old School Rap To Portsmouth
The Masters of the Mic delivered an energetic evening of old school rap and hip-hop music from the 80s and 90s to a packed house of fans on Friday night (July 18) at the Portsmouth Pavilion. The nostalgic rap show featured co-headliners Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick, MC Lyte, EPMD, and Arrested Development.
Local construction company chosen to complete hotel at Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Friday morning, Rivers Casino in Portsmouth announced the construction company that will work on The Landing Hotel.
Three people shot following fight in parking lot on West Mercury Boulevard: HPD
Three people were shot in connection with a fight that took place in an InTown Suites parking lot early Friday morning, according to Hampton police.
Rescue workers urge beachgoers to rethink using inflatable rafts
CAROVA, N.C. (WAVY) — It is something Outer Banks rescue workers deal with often, people in inflatable rafts getting stuck far away from land and needing rescue, and Carova Fire and Rescue is cautioning people to leave them at home on west wind days. “You’ll swim around and be ready to come in, and next […]
VSP: Man dead after single-car crash on I-264
A 32-year-old man died in a single-car crash on Interstate 264 at Greenwood Drive in Chesapeake Thursday evening, Virginia State Police said.