James City County police investigate accidental shooting
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — A man believed to have accidentally shot himself in the foot Tuesday has non-life-threatening injuries, James City County Police said. At about 1:17 p.m. Tuesday, police and first responders went to the scene at the Premium Outlets in the 5700 block of Richmond Road for reports of a shooting...
Youngkin announces $154.5 million in loans for housing projects in the Commonwealth
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced $154.5 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans will go to 47 projects in the Commonwealth Thursday, according to a press release. https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/youngkin-announces-154-4-million-in-loans-for-housing-projects-in-the-commonwealth/
‘Blindsided:’ Surry fire department loses contract in closed-door meeting
While Carroll County has seen its fair share of challenges with local volunteer EMS operations and adequate coverage, with the county even becoming involved at times, the county has not experienced anything like what’s happening across the border in Virginia. There, Surry County officials are re-organizing the...
Man injured after shooting himself in the foot
A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself in the foot at the Premium Outlets in the 5700 block of Richmond Rd., according to police.
Police obtain warrants for woman after potential parental abduction in Suffolk
Arrest warrants were taken out Dec. 16 after a woman in Suffolk potentially abducted her children from the 8000 block of Harbour View Boulevard Dec. 7, according to Suffolk Police.
Newport News residents rally against proposed data center near Fort Eustis
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A tentative plan to bring a data center to Newport News is already facing significant pushback. An online petition gathered more than 2,000 signatures in less than a week to protest against the data center. Newport News city leaders floated the idea during the city's EDGE Summit in October.
Virginia Beach man arrested in Pinecone Circle shooting that left Norfolk resident dead
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A 45-year-old Virginia Beach man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend on Pinecone Circle, police announced.…
Geno’s Steaks to open its Hampton location in January
HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton will soon be home to a taste of Philadelphia. Geno’s Steaks, one of the city’s most famous cheesesteak spots, is opening its first Virginia location at Power Plant Hampton Roads in January. The new restaurant will be located between PBR Hampton and Bass...
Hampton Roads remembers people who lost their lives in 2025 while experiencing homelessness
On Sunday in Norfolk, about 30 people met near City Hall and carried electronic candles as they walked several blocks through downtown to Freemason Street Baptist Church for a vigil. Before they set off, Natalie Jackson, the continuum of care manager for the nonprofit Planning Council, told the crowd they...
Newport News goes cashless: Community centers shift to digital payments in 2026
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News Parks & Recreation will transition to a cashless payment system at its community centers beginning Thursday, Jan. 1. According to the department, cash will no longer be accepted for payments at Parks & Recreation community centers. Instead, patrons will be able to pay using debit or...

















