Townhouse fire in Chesapeake displaces resident, no injuries reported
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A townhouse fire in Chesapeake early Monday morning displaced one resident but caused no injuries, according to the fire department. Crews with the Chesapeake Fire Department were dispatched to the 2500 block of Janice Lynn Court around 1:28 a.m. after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire in...
‘No Kings’ protest in Newport News brings over 1,200 people
More than 1,200 people gathered Saturday morning in Newport News for the third “No Kings" rally.
🚧 Newport News to Replace Hilton and Monitor-Merrimac Fishing Piers
The City of Newport News is moving forward with plans to replace the Hilton Fishing Pier and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park Fishing Pier, both closed since April 2025 due to severe structural damage. Engineers are completing design and permit work, with construction expected to start in late 2026 or early 2027....
💰 James City County proposes FY2027 budget with tax rate changes
James City County Administrator Scott Stevens has released the proposed FY2027 budget, totaling $413.1 million. The plan includes a real estate tax rate decrease from 83¢ to 80¢ per $100 valuation, a meals tax increase from 4% to 6%, and continued funding for schools, staff retention, and capital projects.
📚 York County Library Wins 2026 Gold Standard of Excellence Award
The York County Public Library in Yorktown has earned the 2026 Standard of Excellence Gold Award from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association. This top honor recognizes libraries that meet all statewide standards for governance, funding, staffing, access, collections, facilities, technology, and community...
Coastal Flood Risk Study Underway for Hampton and Poquoson
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District is leading a Virginia Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study to address flooding in Hampton and Poquoson. The study will look at areas with repeated flood damage and explore nonstructural solutions such as home elevation and floodproofing critical...
Baby Boy, 1, Dies Days After Car Crash Cops Claim Was Caused by Intoxicated...
A 1-year-old Virginia boy tragically died just days after sustaining severe injuries in a car crash that police claim was caused by his 14-year-old mother. The little boy, who was identified only as Ma'Khai by relatives, was involved in an early morning crash on Monday, March 23, according to local media outlet WTKR...
Colonial Williamsburg to open new archaeology center
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is preparing to open a new facility aimed at giving the public a closer look at how archaeological discoveries are made. The Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center is scheduled to open on April 25 in Williamsburg. The 35,000-square-foot facility...
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Police in Portsmouth are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl. The Portsmouth Police Department said Armoni Crenshaw was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026. Authorities said Crenshaw was last seen wearing a pink hoodie and black pants. She is described as 5...
U.Va. responds to second hoax threat this academic year as false threats rise nationwide
A bomb threat that prompted evacuations at Edgar Shannon and Clemons Libraries March 13 marks the second hoax threat at the University this academic year, as similar false reports continue to affect campuses nationwide. The incident came just one day after a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University that heightened...
