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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Three adults were displaced after a fire started by a washing machine at their Chesapeake home on Saturday. The fire on Hinton Avenue in the Deep Creek area was reported at 5:47 p.m., according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. They arrived to find a small fire in the laundry room, reportedly started

JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on Riverview Road in James City County Sunday morning, according to the James City County Police Department. The department is still at the scene of the crash, which happened at around 5:56 a.m. in the 5800 block of Riverview Road on June […]

Known as Middle Ground Lighthouse, the structure was built in 1891, when it was used to guide sailors safely home.

Community members and organizations came together to help a Chesapeake family who lost their home and pet in a fire, raising money and donating to support them in their time of need.

Have you ever wondered what strange rules might be hiding in your state’s law books? In Virginia, a few old or surprising laws still pop up. Whether you live there or you’re just passing through, these lesser-known rules offer a glimpse into the state’s unique history and customs.

Virginia is widely recognized for its historic landmarks, scenic mountain landscapes, charming small towns, and growing metropolitan areas. From the colonial streets of Williamsburg to the beaches of Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Commonwealth offers a high quality of life for millions of residents. L

WILLIAMSBURG – Colonial Williamsburg is gearing up to host a large-scale celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on the very grounds where the Revolution was ignited in 1776. Four days of patriotic programming and family-friendly activities will culminate on July 4 with “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together,

NORFOLK, Va. (WTKR/CNN Newsource) - A Virginia police officer and a group of strangers helped rescue a woman trapped in her car in a 7-foot sinkhole in Norfolk. The dramatic rescue was caught on police body camera as water rushed inside the vehicle. The rescue happened Tuesday afternoon was captured...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - July 1 marks one year since a new seat belt law took effect, requiring everyone in a vehicle, front or back, to buckle up. It has also been nearly six years since Christopher King, for whom the law is dedicated, died while riding in the back seat of a car that went airborne and landed on its side.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was seriously injured after a crash involving a pedestrian in the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Pavilion Place Saturday morning, according to the Newport News Police Department. At around 8:17 a.m. on June 27, the department received a call for service about an auto-pedestrian