Missy Elliott Donates $50,000 To Portsmouth Homeless Nonprofit During Holiday Food Drive
Missy Elliott donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, supporting meals, housing aid and longtime community relief efforts. Missy Elliott gave $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, Patricia Elliott, during a community food drive at the Joe B....
Chesapeake Announces New Year’s Holiday Closures and Hours
Chesapeake City government offices, courts, community centers, Animal Services, and public libraries will have modified hours in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. There are changes to trash collection. Closures. City Offices. CLOSED Wednesday, December 24. CLOSED Thursday, December 25. CLOSED Friday, December...
7 Unassuming Restaurants In Virginia That Secretly Serve The State’s Best Country Ham
These 7 restaurants offer delicious food and friendly service!. 1. Taste of Smithfield Restaurant (Smithfield) You might drive right past this brick building without a second thought. That would be a huge mistake. Taste of Smithfield sits quietly on Main Street like a well-kept secret. The yellow sign above the...
Dozens of Hampton Roads trees are national champions — thanks to the ‘Tree Amigos’
Virginia is home to a diverse range of trees, from forested landscapes to urban foliage and coastal marshes. It’s easy to walk right past them without too much thought. But in Hampton Roads, there’s an eagle-eyed troop of “big tree hunters” who’ve made it their mission to find and document the state’s most impressive...
FAA seeks $15.7 million penalty from Aery Aviation for alleged safety violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $15,744,352.50 against Aery Aviation LLC, based in Newport News, Virginia. The FAA claims that the company operated aircraft in an unsafe manner by using unairworthy planes. According to the FAA, Aery installed equipment on several Learjets for...
4 displaced after house fire on Pocaty Road in Chesapeake
Four people were displaced after a fire Monday morning on Pocaty Road in Chesapeake.
Newport News residents push back against potential data center near Fort Eustis
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A potential data center site has been identified near Fort Eustis, sparking community concerns and an online petition that has gathered nearly 3,000 signatures from residents opposed to the development. Amanda Doughty, a lifelong Peninsula resident, created the petition after word spread about the...
Free 757 Sober Ride returns for New Year’s Eve as some police increase traffic...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — As New Year’s Eve celebrations approach, Drive Safe Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Office are offering free rides home while local police increase traffic enforcement to curb impaired driving. Drive Safe Hampton Roads will again sponsor 757 Sober...
Norfolk Airport police honor fallen officer after sudden death
The police department and administrators at Norfolk International honored Officer David Moore, 58, Monday at a memorial service. Moore died earlier this month following surgery.
8 Down-to-Earth BBQ Joints in Virginia That People Go Out of Their Way For
In Virginia, some BBQ joints have earned a loyal following because they focus on flavor, consistency, and simple, satisfying meals. These are not flashy restaurants — they’re places where locals and travelers alike know the food will hit exactly the right notes every time. Fans often drive extra...
