55-year-old woman dies in hospital after car crash: NPD
A 55-year-old woman, identified as Amanda McMillan from Virginia Beach, died in the hospital after a one car crash on Norview Avenue on Jan. 8.
Flu surge leads Hampton Roads hospitals to require masks for patients
Emergency departments across Virginia are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses, driven largely by an increase in flu cases, according to officials at Sentara Leigh Hospital.
Dusty Turner, imprisoned since 1995, granted parole in historic decision
Turner, now 50, has been incarcerated since 1995 for the killing of Jennifer Evans, a pre-med student from Georgia who was abducted and murdered outside a Virginia Beach nightclub.
‘Go Birds!’ | Philly favorite Geno’s Steaks opens in Hampton
Geno’s Steaks, the iconic South Philly restaurant, officially opened its doors in Hampton, drawing eager fans and early-morning crowds excited to welcome the famous cheesesteaks to Southeast Virginia.
Police: Woman dies in Norview Ave. crash
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A woman has died after a car flipped over in a crash Thursday around 3 p.m. at Norview Avenue and Pamlico Circle near the Five Points area in Norfolk. Police have closed several roads while investigating. The single-vehicle crash involving a tree happened in the 1000 block of Norview Avenue...
Norfolk man charged after 3-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself
Zyquay Fulford, 21, has been charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Fulford was taken to Norfolk City Jail and released on bond.
Officials move forward with new regulations that will force residents to change shopping habits:...
"The tax was a motivating factor for me to stop using [them]." Officials move forward with new regulations that will force residents to change shopping habits: 'The only tool we have' first appeared on The Cool Down .
The brewery boom of the 2010s is slowing down. Three Norfolk breweries announced closures...
Across the United States, breweries have been shutting off their taps. The New York Times reported more breweries closed than opened in 2025 — the first time that’s happened in 20 years. And Hampton Roads isn’t immune. Armed Forces Brewing, mired in controversy, closed last spring. Smartmouth...
USS Gravely returns to Naval Station Norfolk from U.S. Southern Command missions
NORFOLK, Va. — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) returned to Naval Station Norfolk Dec. 13, 2025. The ship’s return comes after four months supporting U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) missions. “Team Gravely takes pride in our continued service to maritime homeland defense,” stated...
Hampton Roads hospitals requiring masks for people with flu-like symptoms
All Hampton Roads major hospitals and health systems are now requiring patients with flu-like symptoms like cough, sneezing, fever, and runny nose to wear a mask and notify staff upon arrival.
