Legislation aims to stop menhaden reduction fishing, study population concerns
Bunker or menhaden fish, seen while whale watching off Long Beach, N.Y. (Photo by Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography via Getty Images) Menhaden, the controversial oily fish, are making waves early in the General Assembly legislative session. Three bills have been filed that would curb menhaden catches by...
Williamsburg man and teen accused of shooting at residence, vehicle
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A Williamsburg man and teenage boy were arrested in connection to shots being fired at a residence and vehicle, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. On Nov. 26, 2025, deputies responded to the 100 block of Londonderry Lane at approximately 6:15 p.m. for a report of multiple...
Police chief calls recent gun violence “unacceptable” after fatal shootings
Portsmouth police chief discusses recent gun violence surge and community intervention programs after Saturday shooting that killed teen, injured infant.
Virginia Weather Alert: 40% Snow Risk Rising Along I-64 in Norfolk Friday-Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Norfolk, Virginia – The highest winter storm probabilities anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic are now focused near coastal Virginia, where the Norfolk and Hampton Roads region faces an increasing risk of...
Icy conditions linger in Williamsburg after winter storm moves out
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — While the winter storm that brought snow, sleet, rain, and ice to Hampton Roads over the weekend has moved out of Virginia, hazardous road conditions are still a concern on Monday, particularly in parts of the Peninsula and Williamsburg. Snow has melted in many areas, but...
PPD: Man shot on Edward Street
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been shot Monday afternoon on Edward Street, Portsmouth Police said. Around 2:14 p.m., officers responded to a call about shots fired in the 600 block of Edward Street. When they arrived, officers found a man who had been shot, according to police, who said he was taken to […]
Fatal shooting under investigation in Newport News, suspect in custody
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — One man is dead, and another is in custody following a weekend shooting in Newport News, police said. Investigators said officers were called to the 700 block of Bellows Way around 10:46 Sunday night. They arrived to find 20-year-old Emmanuel Jackson of St. Robert, Missouri, suffering from a...
Chad Hugo sues Pharrell over alleged unpaid royalties from The Neptunes
A lawsuit is alleging that Pharrell Williams denied Chad Hugo his entitled royalties, breaching their financial agreement, according to a complaint obtained by News 3 on Monday.
Norfolk police seek public help to identify woman suspected in hospital assault
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police are seeking the public’s help identifying a woman believed to be involved in an assault last week at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital, according to a police press release. Police say they were called to the hospital on Kempsville Road at about 12:45 a.m....
Blog: Lots of melting & drying today. Staying cold for days
The forecast this weekend went pretty close to how we planned it. There was such a mess though (which was also forecast) that it was hard to get definitive details at times. There were snow totals, but there was a lot of melting already by 7-8am yesterday. Rain had moved into much of the region. […]
