JD Vance to visit NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach on Wednesday and more headlines
• “JD Vance to visit NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach on Wednesday.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers.” — Reuters • “Virginia Railway Express buys former freight yard in Alexandria.” — ALXnow • “Virginia has gotten millions to address PFAS water con
Newport News man killed in I-64 crash in York County
YORK COUNTY, Va. — A Newport News man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Interstate 64 in York County. Virginia State Police said troopers responded around 4:33 a.m. to the westbound lanes of I-64 near the 237-mile marker. According to the preliminary investigation, the vehicle...
Vote for Norfolk as the Local Palate’s “Best Culinary Town of the South”
The city is competing against 15 Southern destinations for a chance to be featured on the cover of The Local Palate’s Best Culinary Towns of the South issue. Norfolk, Va. (June 30, 2026) — Norfolk’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene is receiving national recognition as one of 15 destinations selected to compete for Th
Norfolk Festevents hosts two fireworks shows to celebrate Independence Day & America’s 250th at...
NORFOLK, Va. — Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day in Norfolk with two dazzling fireworks displays lighting up the night sky! Hampton Roads residents and visitors alike are invited to join the celebration with events on Friday, July 3, at Ocean View Beach Park and Saturday, July 4, at Town Point Park.
Older than US, Norfolk Naval Shipyard still shaping Navy’s fleet
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Initially named the Gosport Shipyard back in 1767 under British rule, Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, founded 31 years before the Department of the Navy. “We are the economic heartbeat of Portsmouth, Virginia,” said Rear Admiral Kavon Hak
Former Sentara maintenance worker sentenced for secret bathroom filming
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Jeffrey Leffel faced the music for his crimes in a Chesapeake courtroom Wednesday morning. Leffel, a former Sentara Health maintenance worker charged with secretly filming people inside the healthcare company’s unisex restroom for years. It took place at the Sentara Family Medicine and Pediatri
633rd Medical Group commander relieved of command
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Col. Tracy Allen was relieved of her command of the 633rd Medical Group Tuesday, the base announced. Col. Stephen Anderson, the 633rd Air Base Wing Commander, relieved her of command “due to loss of confidence in her ability to lead.” Col. Michael Blowers, deputy command surgeon at Air
HBCU multipurpose stadium to undergo $3.2 million renovation
Hampton University’s Armstrong Stadium, one of the oldest venues in HBCU athletics, is getting a major renovation. The school announced that the multipurpose facility will undergo a $3.2 million facelift this summer. “We are committed to providing a premier environment for all of our student-athletes to train, compete,
U.S. Navy aircrewman missing after emergency water landing
A U.S. Navy aircrewman is missing after a helicopter conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early Wednesday morning, according to U.S. 5th Fleet.
Dominion urges customers to prepare for higher bills ahead of extreme heat wave
A dangerous heat wave is settling into Hampton Roads. While a Dominion Energy spokesperson says the power grid is ready, customers should prepare for higher electric bills.

















