CPD: Man who escaped Chesapeake law enforcement Friday night back in custody
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man who had escaped from the Chesapeake City Jail Friday has since been caught, police said. According to police in Chesapeake, 18-year-old Justin Kennedy was arrested 6:30 p.m. Friday for felony domestic assault. They said Kennedy was at the Chesapeake City Jail after his arrest when he...
Hampton Roads’ CEOs look to start fund that’ll lure European flights
Last month, the board of the Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable, which is made up of chief executive officers from the region, voted to form the Hampton Roads Transatlantic Air Service Coalition (HRTASC).
2 people in custody after shooting on Powhatan Drive
Two people are in custody following a shooting on Powhatan Drive Friday evening, according to the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office.
Closings and early dismissals announced for Monday
Closings and early dismissals have been announced by several local entities in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, with the threat of winter weather across much of the area. The following closures and early dismissals are for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Schools. Atlantic Shores Christian School; No...
Vehicle fire at Suffolk McDonald’s quickly contained by fire crews
Suffolk Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire in the parking lot of a McDonald's on 601 North Main Street for a single vehicle on fire near a structure this Sunday afternoon, around 12:15 p.m.
Elves Spotted in Suffolk Parks
SUFFOLK, VA – Holiday excitement is swirling through Suffolk. Two North Pole elves have officially been spotted in the parks, and they’ve been leaving presents tucked among the trees, trails, and playgrounds. “We simply couldn’t resist these beautiful parks!” giggled Sugar Plum, one of this year’s visiting elves....
Ongoing Controversy: Detention of Hispanic Sailor in Uniform by ICE in Norfolk, Virginia Sparks...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Hispanic Sailor in Uniform Still Detained by ICE in Norfolk Virginia: ‘This Is So Wrong’.
Norfolk Public Schools to hold session on study for proposed Career and Technical Education...
On Dec. 11, Norfolk Public Schools will hold a presentation and input session to discuss a draft feasibility study on a proposed Career and Technical Education high school at the site of Lake Taylor High School, according to Norfolk Public Schools.
Newport News kicks off annual Christmas tree lighting at City Center
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Holiday festivities took place all around Hampton Roads today. In Newport News, the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony kicked off at City Center. One of Newport News' most beloved holiday traditions, the lighting ceremony brought many people, families, neighbors, visitors traveling from near...
New program pairs seniors, young adults in Hampton Roads to help combat loneliness and...
NORFOLK, Va. — There's a new effort underway in Hampton Roads to help combat loneliness and isolation in seniors and young adults. Making silly videos is just one way 22-year-old Carter Scott and 75-year-old Pearl Ross spend time together. “This experience was kind of an unexpected friendship. I think...

















