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By Nick McNamara/WHRO William & Mary’s Lemon Project helps African Americans in Williamsburg uncover their families’ histories and the role their relatives played in shaping the college, the city and the landscape of the early United States. On Thursday morning, the Lemon Project is taking its services to the college’s

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Children and children at heart are jumping for joy as High Street is under transformation. “Starting with a double Ferris wheel down at the landing, we have carousels, face painting, all kinds of different things right here. A special STEM truck to be able to enjoy and learn at the same […]

A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday night after fleeing a Virginia State Police traffic stop and crashing inside the Downtown Tunnel, according to authorities. Around 9:10 p.m., a state trooper spotted a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 264 westbound near Witchduck Road and attempted a traffi

The left lane inside the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth, VA is currently closed due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.

Gusts of wind offered short-lived relief from the humid air settling on the port terminal Thursday morning. A crowd gazed at the harbor as a cargo ship passed by packed with red and bright pink shipping containers. From a distance, it resembled a floating island. Cargo ships like this one...

The holiday has grown into a nationwide celebration of freedom, as well as Black history and culture. Across Hampton Roads, events will continue to honor and celebrate this important occasion.

The above video shows a recent bear sighting in Portsmouth, Va. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) – Elizabeth City Police Department said residents have spotted a bear in the city limits and want to warn others about what to do if they encounter a black bear. They remind residents that bears are generally not aggressive and

As Tall Ships arrive for the 50th Harborfest, a look back at how Norfolk's Elizabeth River waterfront evolved over decades from warehouses and railcars into a thriving gathering place.

Dakota Williams, an 18-year-old, was hit by a vehicle while walking on Rodman Avenue in Portsmouth, VA on June 13 and suffered a broken nose, scrapes to his face and a bruise on his back, but is expected to fully recover.

NORFOLK, Va. — Two people were injured in related shooting incidents early Tuesday morning in Norfolk, according to police. Norfolk police responded to the 8700 block of Old Ocean View Road around 12:40 a.m. for a report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found a 21-year-old woman...