Newport News Mariners Museum features ‘Battle of the Ironclads’
On a recent March Sunday while that cloudy, cold wind coming off the Rappahannock River was casting a chill over the town of Urbanna, we decided it was a perfect day to visit a museum. We had not been to the Mariners Museum in Newport News in more than 40 years and decided it was time for the native, Chip Buxton, and...
Scouts spring into action for annual Paddle for the Border
The 20th annual Paddle for the Border on Saturday featured a group of Boy Scouts making a 7.5-mile trek up the Dismal Swamp Canal in two 14-person canoes. The 11 Scouts of Troop 162 and their six adult Scout leaders were among nearly 400 people who paddled their way from the Dismal Swamp Canal State Park to the...
First Warning Forecast: Stormy start to graduation weekend
Scattered showers and storms will be possible throughout the day on Friday with most of the area under a level 1 severe weather threat.
Suffolk schools reviewing protocols after elementary schooler got off on wrong stop
SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk Public Schools are reviewing school bus safety protocols after a young student got off at the wrong stop. At this time, pre-k and kindergarten students must have a parent or guardian present during drop-off. However, after an elementary school student got off at the wrong bus stop, school...
Fiery Multi-Truck Crash Shuts Down Virginia Bridge
A Virginia bridge was shut down in both directions early Tuesday after two tractor-trailers involved in an accident caught fire, officials said. The Chesapeake Fire Department said firefighters responded at around 3:50 a.m. to the Gilmerton Bridge following multiple 911 calls about a vehicle on fire. They arrived to...
Norfolk parishioners share hopes for next pope amid papal conclave
As the world focuses on Rome for the papal conclave, the faithful in Norfolk are watching closely, following the latest developments from the Sistine Chapel.
Local high school mascot is a finalist in national tournament
(WAVY) – Only four high schools remain in the East Region of The64.com National Mascot Tournament, and one of them is from Hampton Roads. The East Region Final 4 include: The national bracket-style tournament began with a field of 64. The next round began May 6 at 12 p.m. ET, and voting will remain open for three...
An urgent effort to cure the fentanyl crisis
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — At 59-years-old, Michael Marshall is a long way from the boy who started selling drugs when he was 18. At 25, he was locked up for second-degree murder. During his 13 years behind bars, Marshall tackled his addiction, earned his general education diploma and completed the human services...
Two women injured after stabbing incident in Norfolk, two people detained
Two women have been injured, and two people have been detained after a stabbing incident in Norfolk on Wednesday evening.
CODI Alert issued for missing Poquoson teen girl
POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert for a missing teen girl from Poquoson. Poquoson Police is looking for Aubrey Michelle Lymon, 15, who was last seen on foot around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday in the area of 101 St. Clair Circle in Yorktown. Police said her disappearance poses a threat […]
