VDACS asks for public’s assistance in helping stop pests from invading the Commonwealth
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is calling attention to invasive pests, and asking the public to maintain awareness and help stop the spread. April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, and there are various pests and plants that can be a threat to Virginia’s agricultural...
Police: Body found in James River near Mayo Bridge
An investigation is underway after a man's body was found in the James River near the Mayo Bridge Saturday morning.
10 Famous Singers from Virginia
Virginia isn’t just the birthplace of a nation—it’s the birthplace of musical legends. From the soulful streets of Richmond to the rhythmic pulse of Virginia Beach, the Old Dominion has been home to some of the most iconic, influential, and genre-shaping singers in modern music history. It’s a state where colonial...
More than 100,000 Virginians may not be able to afford heating or cooling without...
The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) was a blessing for low-income households, allowing them to meet their immediate energy needs twice a year. The EAP consisted of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance, and Weatherization Assistance.
500 JFK Sailors support Suffolk Clean Up Day
More than 500 Sailors assigned to the Ford-class aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) took part in a large-scale cleanup event throughout Southwest Suffolk on March 21, 2025. The community relations (COMREL) initiative marks only the second event of its scale for PCU John F. Kennedy,...
Blog: The warmth continues this weekend before Monday’s washout
We are in for another very warm weekend across Hampton Roads so get outside and enjoy it whether it be at the beach or the park before a storm system is set to soak the region during the day Monday. Not only will it be warm outside, with temperatures near...
I-64 Gap Widening project starts on Sunday in James City County
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — Drivers can expect a lane closure overnight on I-64 West in James City County starting Sunday night, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). For the next two weeks, there will be a single-lane closure overnight from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. while...
Portsmouth police investigate Saturday morning shooting
Portsmouth police said one man is in the hospital Saturday morning after being shot.
Tractor-trailer overturns on MLK Expressway in Portsmouth
An overturned tractor-trailer closed the eastbound lanes of MLK Expressway in Portsmouth Friday evening, according to Virginia State Police.
Pending home sales down in Hampton Roads, experts say federal workforce layoffs could be...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Pending home sales are down in the Virginia Beach metro area, according to new data released by Realtor.com. Experts believe part of the reason for the drop in pending home sales in the Hampton Roads area is because of federal workforce layoffs. “Pending sales for the Virginia Beach […]
