Meet Queenie, Norfolk SPCA’s Longest Resident—Waiting Over a Year for a Loving Home
Furry Friday brought to you by Pitbull Tobacco & More and Lucky One Lemonade. They don’t call her Queenie for nothing—this regal pup has been holding court at Norfolk SPCA for over a year, patiently waiting for her happily ever after. 👑🐾. I had the chance to...
Moran christens tug trio in Norfolk
Moran Towing Company, New Canaan, Conn., held a christening ceremony for three new high-horsepower tractor tugs, the George James Moran, Patricia B. Moran, and Paul T. Moran, on June 20, in Norfolk, Va. Delivered in 2024, all three azimuth stern drive tugs have entered daily operations along the U.S. East...
Williamsburg Live brings locals, visitors together for ‘fun’ three-day summer music festival featuring The...
WILLIAMSBURG – A hazy, hot summer weekend set the tone for the 2025 Williamsburg Live music festival, which brought thousands of concertgoers to the Lawn of the Art Museums at Colonial Williamsburg. Locals and visitors alike sang, danced and cheered while soaking up vibrant summer sounds under the stars....
Visit Williamsburg unveils The Great American Birthday Quilt Project
In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, Visit Williamsburg announces the launch of The Great American Birthday Quilt Project, a nationwide event inviting participants to “stitch their story” into a monumental quilt to celebrate the country’s past, present, and future. This project aims to engage people from all over...
Chesapeake apartment fire displaces 12 adults and 18 children
Six families have been displaced after an apartment fire in Chesapeake on Friday afternoon, according to the CFD.
Naval sailor convicted of second-degree murder for killing sailor in 2024: Commonwealth’s attorney
A woman was convicted of second-degree murder after killing Petty Officer First Class Katrina Ann Anderson following an argument during a night out on Anderson's birthday in 2024, according to the commonwealth's attorney.
Chesapeake mom struggles to obtain headstone for son after six-year battle
Addie Brunson's son, Montrell, faced a difficult life, suffering a heart attack at age 14 that left him brain-damaged. He lived for 11 years in this condition before passing away.
First Warning Forecast: Relief from the dangerous heat in sight
The uncomfortable heat and humidity sticks around this weekend. Higher rain chances bring relief next week.
Escape to Freedom: Fort Monroe and the Conscription Act (Hampton, VA) HMOTD
American History Central's Historical Marker of the Day (HMOTD) is "Escape to Freedom." This marker is in Hampton, Virginia, just outside the entrance to Fort Monroe. On 23 May 1861 three enslaved men, Frank Baker, Shepard Mallory, and James Townsend, sought freedom at Fort Monroe. A Virginia officer demanded their...
CPD: Man accused of unlawfully filming women in thrift store changing rooms
Chesapeake Police allege that a man unlawfully filmed women in the changing room of a local thrift store.
