Newport News VA

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These sweet cats in Newport News, VA are ready to bring love and warmth into your home. Each one has their own charm and is waiting patiently for a forever family.

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few free items currently available around Newport News — from home goods to pets and more. These doors are ready for pickup — perfect if you’re doing a home project or need replacements. Free pickup only.

Chesapeake neighbors say they are frustrated by a flooded drainage ditch on Boston Avenue. The city says a contractor will remove the tree that's blocking the flow.

The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to terminate the contract of the county administrator.

From its scenic vineyard to its award-winning wines, the Williamsburg Winery offers a full experience for visitors looking to sip, relax and explore.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University has honored 1978 alumnus Franklin McAllister for his decades of professional achievement, faithful service and continued dedication to mentoring the next generation of students. McAllister, who is a native of Smithfield, Virginia, enrolled at Roanoke Bible College (now MACU) in...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Two fishing piers in Newport News that closed last year due to safety concerns are not expected to reopen until fall 2027 and summer 2028, the city has announced. The Hilton Fishing Pier and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park Fishing Pier closed in April 2025 after...

A motorized scooter rider was seriously injured Tuesday morning after it was struck by a sedan in Newport News, according to police.

A house fire sparked by a malfunctioning television displaced one occupant in the Rushmore community of Isle of Wight County, according to officials.

Sean Smith shoots for the moon. It’s his least cooperative subject. The Gloucester-based photographer, with a social media following exceeding 25,000, thrives at capturing the night sky. That’s tricky, he said, as the brightness of the moon contrasts with the darkness of night. His images of the sun...