2 adults and 1 dog displaced by Hampton house fire
Two people and one dog were displaced after a fire Thursday afternoon on Adams Circle in Hampton.
Hampton U show features Biggers’ arc from student artist to national name
John Biggers’ world of women and washboards, men and metamorphosis, and Southern Blacks and shotgun houses was forged most directly from influences in Gastonia, North Carolina, Houston’s Third Ward and the shores of West Africa. “Dance of Creation,” a retrospective of Biggers’ work, is on view at the...
Man charged with burglary after disguise attempt in Yorktown
A man who broke into Chilled Ponds at Yorktown attempted to disguise himself by wearing a blonde wig and a dress, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office.
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Virginia and Northeast North Carolina Thursday Afternoon Through Overnight
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday for portions of southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina, warning that heavy rainfall could cause dangerous flooding through the overnight hours. According to the Country Herald, rainfall totals between 2...
HRS: Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Senior Expo
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For the 3rd time, the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office is throwing a party for senior residents in Suffolk. The 3rd annual expo will feature vendors, food, music, and some really great door prizes. Sheriff David Miles joined the Hampton Roads Show to share how you...
Old ORF runway permanently closes
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – More changes are coming to Norfolk International Airport as one of its runways permanently closed Friday. Runway 14/32 was built in 1943 by the U.S. government for use during World War II, and it was given to the public in 1947, according to the Norfolk Airport Authority. But despite a runway […]
New High Street development set to transform downtown Portsmouth
A long vacant lot in the heart of Portsmouth’s High Street corridor is getting new life. A mixed-use development led by The Contriver Group is slated to transform the empty space into a vibrant hub.
Newport News police chief and mayor to discuss mid-year gun violence stats
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Friday afternoon, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew and Mayor Phillip Jones will address gun violence in the city during a press conference. The conference will focus on the number of gun-related crimes in the first half of this year, following a significant drop in the city’s homicide...
HRT’s Student Freedom Pass provides riders 13-17 years old in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News,...
The Student Freedom Pass provides people ages 13-17 years old with unlimited free rides on Hampton Roads Transit’s bus, ferry, and light rail services. Service is available in the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. In all cases, the Student Freedom Pass will expire...
VB resident celebrates 80th birthday skydiving with her son
Dixie Lehman celebrated her 80th birthday by skydiving with her son, continuing a tradition they have done for the past five years.
