51,936 homeless veterans secure permanent housing nationwide
According to officials, on Nov. 26, the Department of Veterans Affairs says that 51,936 homeless Veterans have found permanent housing across the country in the year of 2025.
Debate Sparks Over Landlord’s Unexpected Holiday Gift of Free Rent to Tenants
WTKR - 11/24/2025 11:20:03 PM. A recent news story that has been widely discussed over the past few days is about a landlord from Portsmouth, Travis Johnson, who decided to waive the rent for his tenant, Missy Waller, for the months of November and December. Johnson, who has experienced housing insecurity in the...
Newport News Fire Department battles second-floor blaze
Shortly after 3 a.m. this early morning, Newport News Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of 35th Street.
Deputies arrest man for narcotics possession in Mathews County
Deputies have arrested a man for narcotics possession after attempting to serve him a warrant, according to the Mathews County Sheriff's Office.
Suffolk crypto scam warning
Reports from the Suffolk Police Department state that scammers are posting as Suffolk Sheriff's Deputies.
Virginia Veteran Services to hold wreath laying event on Dec. 13
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services and community partners will hold a holiday wreath-laying event on Saturday, Dec. 13. at the Virginia's three state veteran ceremonies, which are at the Virginia Veterans Ceremony in Ameila, the Southwest Virginia Veterans Ceremony in Dublin, and the Albert G. Horton, Jr....
Portsmouth Police investigating deadly shooting on Jefferson Street
A man is dead following a late-night shooting on Jefferson Street in Portsmouth. Police have not released any information about a suspect.
Region title previews: 4A, 3A, 2A championship games
Phoebus against Lafayette, Petersburg vs. Lake Taylor, Poquoson vs. Armstrong Kennedy
Exploring Local Running Clubs for People of Color
In the local community, a question has recently been raised on social media platforms regarding the presence of running clubs in the area, specifically those that have a significant number of members or are formed by/for people of color. This inquiry has sparked a conversation among local residents, with several...
Protesters rally in Williamsburg against ICE, citing civil liberties concerns
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Dozens of demonstrators lined Old Towne Road in Williamsburg on Friday to protest against ICE activity across Hampton Roads. People there said they've seen ICE agents in Williamsburg stationed outside local motels and food markets. Raegan Collier, a co-organizer of the protests, said he's seen...
