Norfolk School Board selects next division superintendent
NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk School Board has appointed the division’s next superintendent during a special meeting held on Friday. The next superintendent will be Dr. Jeff Rose, who held previous positions in three different school districts in Georgia and Oregon. Rose last held a superintendent role with...
‘Ready to respond’ | VDOT prepares for snow and ice again this weekend
NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads is bracing for another round of winter weather this weekend, with forecasts calling for the possibility of heavy snow, icy conditions and coastal flooding across the region. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said crews and equipment are in position ahead of the storm.
CONFIRMED: This Massive Airport Expansion Is Set to Open in 2026
A major American airport is set to undergo a billion-dollars worth of changes!. Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Virginia is dedicating $1 billion for an expansion project that will add tons of new space and offerings! Whether you’re flying to Disney World or your next big adventure out of ORF, here’s what you...
Yorktown Habitat ReStore Launches Clothing Department to Strengthen Funding for Affordable Housing
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is now accepting gently used clothing donations at the Yorktown ReStore location, further extending the ReStore’s mission to support affordable housing across the community. The new clothing department will help the Yorktown ReStore:. Increase ReStore revenue...
CPD: Man dead after car leaves roadway, hits tree on Hawksley Drive
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man was pronounced dead following a single-vehicle crash on Hawksley Drive Friday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. Officers responded to the 4000 block of Hawksley Drive at approximately 1:10 p.m. for the report of a single-vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they...
Chesapeake fire displaces family of three in accidental attic fire
Chesapeake firefighters responded to a residential structure fire Saturday evening in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake.
Ocean View cafe popular spot to stay warm with friends
Mudita Cafe in Norfolk's West Ocean View is a popular spot to get coffee and treats while riding out the winter storm.
Virginia isn’t in a recession, but it’s on the cusp of one, ODU economists...
Old Dominion University economists Bob McNab and Vinod Agarwal’s new economic forecast for the state and region is bleak. Agarwal told an audience at ODU Wednesday the regional economy in 2026 will be worse than last year. “Economic growth rate will be a little smaller,” he said in an...
Winter storm knocks out power to hundreds across Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina
NORFOLK, Va. — A powerful winter storm continues to impact Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina early this morning, leaving hundreds of customers without power as strong winds and lingering snow create hazardous conditions. According to Dominion Energy, storm-related outages are affecting multiple communities...
Virginia Weather Alert: Limited Snow/Rain Ahead for Richmond, Norfolk Feb 5–9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Virginia heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a persistent stretch of well below-normal temperatures and limited precipitation, keeping snow and rain chances low while extending the...

















