11 Northern Virginia Restaurants That Have Recently Closed
Sadly, these area eateries and breweries are closing their doors. As we enter spring, we unfortunately have to say farewell to some of our favorite restaurants and breweries. Here are 11 Northern Virginia restaurants that have closed over the last few months. Bartaco. Arlington foodies will need to find a...
Macy’s, Kohl’s closures hit Virginia: See which three stores have shut down
Two of America's largest department stores, Macy’s and Kohl's, announced plans earlier this year to permanently shutter several “underperforming” locations across the country. In January, the department stores made it official: Kohl's said it planned to close 27 of its more than 1,150 locations by March 29. And...
I drove 300 miles in rural Virginia, then asked police to send me their...
Two police officers walked into a doughnut shop. It’s not the opening line of a joke; it’s what I saw as I was working on an early draft of this story in March at the Staunton Dunkin’, about a quarter mile from where my vehicle was captured on a Flock camera in January and February coming back from my trips to...
What is The Oldest County in The State of Virginia?
VIRGINIA - A state steeped in the earliest chapters of American history, boasts a governmental structure that reaches back nearly four centuries. Long before its current configuration, the foundation of the Commonwealth was laid with the establishment of its first administrative divisions, known as shires. Created in...
NNPD: Car flipped on roof after multi-vehicle crash on J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
A man is facing charges after a multi-vehicle crash on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Friday morning.
Man arrested in Portsmouth, charged in connection to bank robbery in Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been charged in connection to a February robbery of Truist Bank in Smithfield. On Feb. 19, Smithfield police responded to Truist Bank for a reported robbery. The suspect displayed a firearm and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. On March 27, the Portsmouth Fugitive...
Mother and daughter become first-time homeowners, thanks to Habitat for Humanity
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads dedicated a new home in Chesapeake to a mother and daughter on Thursday. Deandrea (Dee), 36, and her daughter Daija Staton, 19, were selected from almost 400 other applicants to become Habitat homeowners of a three-bedroom and two-bath house in the South...
Williamsburg astronaut announced as Commander for upcoming ISS mission
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — NASA recently announced the four-team SpaceX crew for its upcoming International Space Station mission, including one woman from Williamsburg. According to a release, the crew will consist of NASA astronauts Commander Zena Cardman, from Williamsburg, Va., Pilot Mike Fincke, from Emsworth,...
Headlines from across the state: Youngkin fires Bert Ellis from University of Virginia Board...
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:. Youngkin fires Bert Ellis from University of Virginia Board of Visitors. — Virginia Mercury. Merrick leaving as state commerce secretary. — Virginia Business (paywall). Virginia to become...
Scientists Reveal the Next U.S. City at Risk of Sinking
The changing landscape of our planet, driven by a whirlwind of environmental factors, continues to challenge the very ground beneath our feet. As we strive to understand these changes, scientists have highlighted new areas of concern, particularly focusing on urban centers that face the stark reality of sinking....
