Cecilia ‘CeeCee’ Tucker, longtime educator and civil rights figure, dies
Educator, activist and civic leader Cecilia “CeeCee” Tucker died late last month. Tucker was an icon in the Hampton Roads civil rights fight and an advocate for diversity and equity initiatives long before the phrase entered the popular lexicon. She was 86. Tucker grew up in Mecklenburg County...
CPD: 1 dead after shooting on Deerfield Crescent
One person is dead after a shooting at Deerfield Crescent on Friday.
Fight leads to gunfire outside Food Lion on Tidewater Drive: NPD
NORFOLK, Va. — The Food Lion on Tidewater Drive was struck by gunfire following a fight between two people on Saturday, according to Norfolk police. Around 8:20 p.m., police responded to a report of a person with a weapon at the Food Lion located at 7525 Tidewater Drive. Upon arrival, officers found that the grocery...
Mid-Atlantic Weather Update: Quiet Start Turns to Light Rain by Wednesday
Richmond, Virginia – Mainly dry and calm conditions will continue across the Mid-Atlantic through midweek, but light rain could return by Wednesday night, bringing minor showers across Virginia and parts of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, a weak system may...
Norfolk Southern crossing on Ingleside Road closing for repairs
The crossing at Ingleside Road will close at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, and is expected to remain closed for up to four days while crews complete repairs, according to city officials.
‘D-Feet Cancer’ raises funds at skydiving event for pediatric cancer research
From cancer patients to oncologists, people were skydiving to raise money for pediatric cancer research in honor of a special little boy.
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for July 31 – August 6, 2025
The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing...
First Lieutenant Jesse F. Barnes’ ordeal.
Journal and Guide (Norfolk, Va.), 6 May 1944. Over the course of a year, Jesse F. Barnes‘ family went from elation to despair to rejoicing when his return home to recuperate from the wounds that earned him four Purple Hearts. Journal and Guide (Norfolk, Va.), 25 November 1944. Rocky...
Former Long Valley Resident Takes Part in FBI Academy Program
Former Long Valley resident, Megan Roche, recently took part in the FBI Norfolk (Virginia) Field Office Citizens Academy. The eight-week program culminated with a graduation and certificate ceremony on May 21. Roche said, “I found out a lot about them through previous citizen’s academies. Back in 2017, I took part...
Suffolk’s new wural adds color, inspiries downtown revival
The city of Suffolk has recently added a vibrant splash of color to its landscape, which leaders hope will not only beautify the area but also stimulate economic growth.
