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BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The enslaved population was a big part for the Historic Smithfield in Blacksburg. The 4.5-acre plantation was the home of the Preston Family. Colonel William Preston led militias in both the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. His grandson William Ballard Preston was a Virginia politician

Let me paint you a picture of the perfect summer afternoon. Imagine rows of flowers stretching toward the horizon. The colors are so bright they almost seem fake. Virginia has farms that turn this daydream into reality. You can wander through fields and pick your own bouquet. There is something...

There is a quiet shift happening in how people in Hampton Roads entertain. The big reservation at a downtown Norfolk restaurant used to be the default move for a birthday or an anniversary. Now a growing number of hosts are doing something different. They are clearing off the kitchen island, handing over the keys to so

The Suffolk Police Department is seeking help from the public in solving the 1999 murder of Quincy Ward, who was found shot in the 200 block of Columbus Avenue.

Let me warn you about a thrift store in Virginia before you make my mistake. I went in thinking I had an hour to spare. I emerged blinking into the afternoon sun three hours later. This place is enormous in a way that defies a quick browse. The aisles stretch...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — I am only two weeks into my internship now, but I have already been able to experience so many great things! In just these two weeks alone, I have attended and participated in client meetings, trained with some other professionals in the news industry, and attended and worked for the Virginia A

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (WAVY) – The public is invited to tour U.S. and international warships at Naval Station Norfolk on June 20-21, 2026. This free event is part of the SAIL250® Virginia and Fleet Fest 2026 celebration for the 250th Birthday of the United States of America. The event offers visitors a unique opportuni

Motorists can expect delays on I-664 near the I-64 Interchange in Hampton Friday morning due to a vehicle crash.

Virginia officials on Thursday celebrated the completion of a major shipping channel expansion project that makes the Port of Virginia home to the deepest commercial harbor and shipping channel on the East Coast. Governor Abigail Spanberger joined port leaders, lawmakers, and business officials at Norfolk International

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you wanted to catch this year’s Harborfest fireworks, but couldn’t make it in-person, 10 On Your Side is bringing them to you. This year, fireworks fans are in for a real treat: two nights of displays! On Friday, June 19, “Freedom Fireworks Celebration” will honor Juneteenth and the historic