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HAMPTON, Va. — Two men have been found guilty of multiple felonies following a homicide in Hampton in June 2024. Hampton police said Re'al Butler and JC Butler, both of Hampton, were found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday, as well as using a firearm in the commission of a felony, conspiracy to commit murder,...

Williamsburg is preparing for increased tourism for events surrounding the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing this summer. The same goes for the Historic First Baptist Church, a national and state landmark with roots reaching back even before 1776. It’s increasing its security in...

BOSTON (AP) — The USS Massachusetts officially joined the Navy fleet on Saturday after a commissioning ceremony, making it the first submarine named after the Bay State. The newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, which can dive to depths greater than 800 feet (240 meters), was christened on May 6, 2023, by the...

A man was sentenced to 45 years in prison Friday after murdering a woman inside their shared rooming house on Peterson Street in Norfolk in 2023, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

Hundreds of people gathered in Virginia Beach to protest a range of issues, including military conflicts, voting redistricting, ICE, and the release of the Epstein files, with speakers from the local and federal government.

FORT EUSTIS, Va. (WAVY) – Joint Base Langley-Eustis leaders and project stakeholders broke ground March 11 on a modernization project for the Fort Eustis main gate in Newport News. The renovation is designed to upgrade the installation’s access control point to improve security and traffic efficiency. The U.S. Army...

MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been sentenced to more than 48 years of active jail time, including eight years of mandatory time, after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and arson in connection to the July 2025 deaths of two people, the Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office said Thursday.

The Bark in the Park event at Harbor Park is set for Sunday, March 29, 2026, hosted by the Norfolk Tides. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) reminds riders that only service animals or pets secured in carriers are allowed on HRT buses, light rail, and ferries. Carriers must fit on your lap or in the space in front of your...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — More than 1,200 people gathered Saturday morning at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Oyster Point Road in Newport News for what organizers call the third “No Kings” protest in the area. The rally, organized by Peninsula Indivisible, is part of a broader...

The building of Fishing Point Healthcare is seen after the clinic paused services amid a dispute over Medicaid payments and a fraud investigation. (Photo courtesy of Fishing Point Healthcare) Thousands of Medicaid patients served by Fishing Point Healthcare in Hampton Roads are scrambling to find new providers...