Omega Psi Phi Brother Phillip Jones Is Making History as Mayor of Newport News
Phillip Jones is representing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at the highest levels of municipal leadership as the youngest directly elected mayor in the history of Newport News, Virginia. Initiated in Spring 2010 through the Iota Mu Mu Chapter, Mayor Jones is part of a long tradition of Omega men...
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger chooses new Virginia schools leader
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped former Hampton Superintendent Dr. Jeffery Smith as her to lead Virginia's Department of Education.
Man injured in shooting near Colley Avenue: NPD
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening wound. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Crews respond to fire at Howmet Aerospace in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Hampton responded to a fire Tuesday morning. According to officials, firefighters were called to Howmet Aerospace, located on Howmet Drive, around 10:40 a.m. after receiving a fire alarm activation. When crews arrived, they learned an employee activated the alarm due to a fire in a large...
Three injured after two-vehicle crash on George Washington Highway in Chesapeake
Three people were injured after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 at George Washington Highway S in Chesapeake Monday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Police Department.
Spanberger taps former Hampton superintendent to be secretary of education
Appointments for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's cabinet are rolling through as inauguration day nears.
Hampton Roads Transit announces career fairs through June
Hampton Roads Transit has announced career fairs in Norfolk and Hampton through June 2026.
Judge postpones final ruling in Suffolk elementary school break-in trial
Vontrail Thorpe found guilty of drug possession in Suffolk elementary school intrusion case. Judge postpones final ruling pending review of police interview.
Tuesday marks three years since a student shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Tuesday, January 6, marks three years since the Richneck Elementary School shooting in Newport News. First-grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot and critically injured by her 6-year-old student. The student was taken into custody and to a hospital for evaluation and care, according to Newport...
Geno’s Steaks to open new location, reward offered for first 100 customers
Geno's Steaks will open its first location outside of Pennsylvania on Thursday at Power Plant Hampton Roads. The first 100 customers will get free sandwiches.
