This Centuries-Old Fort In Virginia Is An Absolute Hidden Gem
There’s a massive stone fortress in Hampton, Virginia that’s been standing guard over the Chesapeake Bay for nearly two centuries, and somehow it remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets. Fort Monroe is the kind of place that makes you question what else you’ve been missing in...
PPD: Man, woman shot on Patriot Way
A man and a woman were shot on Patriot Way in Portsmouth Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Rising gas prices hit Hampton Roads food truck owners hard
According to AAA, the average price for regular gas in Virginia is $3.34 a gallon. For food truck owners in the Hampton Roads area, that cost adds up fast.
2 sailors treated after fire on Norfolk-based ship
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two sailors were hurt following a fire Thursday on the Norfolk-based USS Gerald R. Ford, according to U.S. Central Command. Officials said Thursday morning that the aircraft carrier experienced a fire in the main laundry spaces. The cause of the fire was not combat-related and is contained. Two...
The Fire-Roasted Flatbreads At This Virginia Restaurant Are Worth The Trip Alone
Sometimes the best meals happen when you’re not even trying to find them, and Second Street American Bistro in Williamsburg, Virginia proves that exceptional food doesn’t need to announce itself with fanfare. This unassuming gem serves up fire-roasted flatbreads so good, they’ll make you question every pizza you’ve...
Hampton extends Buckroe Beach Shoreline Operations Station program for second year
A program designed to improve safety and community engagement at Buckroe Beach is returning for a second year after what city leaders say was a successful year.
HRS: Join ‘Bingo Fest’ to help build an inclusive community
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you have ever wondered what a full day of fun, competitive bingo looks like, don’t miss the Community Knights‘ fourth annual Bingo Fest! Community Knights is a non-profit organization that uses the event for supporting high school students with disabilities who are entering the workforce....
Second suspect arrested in connection with deadly motel shooting: NNPD
A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with a deadly shooting outside Palace Inn and Suites on Feb. 17, Newport News police said.
1 person rescued after getting stuck in Seaford creek mud
A person was rescued after being stuck in creek mud Monday morning in Seaford, according to the York County Fire and Life Safety. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/1-person-rescued-after-getting-stuck-in-seaford-creek-mud/
Curious Commonwealth asks: What’s the deal with the House of Delegates’ ceremonial mace?
Before the United States of America was even a country, when Virginia was part of the original 13 Colonies, an English-made, sterling silver mace took up residence in Williamsburg where the House of Burgesses (the predecessor of the House of Delegates) met. More than 200 years later, the golden mace...
