Suffolk woman rescues driver from burning SUV on Christmas morning
SUFFOLK, Va. — A fiery crash on Christmas morning led to a Suffolk woman jumping into action. Someone called 911 saying an SUV plowed into Howell Dentistry on Main Street in downtown Suffolk around 7 a.m. A few minutes later, a second 911 call said the truck was on...
Portsmouth police searching for 25-year-old woman who was last seen a year ago
Portsmouth police are searching for 25-year-old Elizabeth Ann Roeder. She was last seen on Dec. 29 in the 100 Block of Howard Street.
Norfolk woman, CHKD doctor dead after crash on I-85 in Dinwiddie
A 75-year-old Norfolk woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred Friday morning on Interstate 85 North in Dinwiddie County.
Norfolk homeless shelter ready to take in more people experiencing homelessness during cold snap
The City of Norfolk has activated its Winter Overflow Warning (WOW) program ahead of the temperature drop Monday night.
Missy Elliott Donates $50,000 To Portsmouth Homeless Nonprofit During Holiday Food Drive
Missy Elliott donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, supporting meals, housing aid and longtime community relief efforts. Missy Elliott gave $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, Patricia Elliott, during a community food drive at the Joe B....
Plaque dedicated to fallen Virginia Beach officers will be replaced due to errors
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A plaque meant to honor two fallen Virginia Beach police officers will soon be taken down due to factual and spelling errors. The plaque, located at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at the Oceanfront, commemorated the lives of fallen Officers Christopher Reese and Cameron...
Chesapeake Announces New Year’s Holiday Closures and Hours
Chesapeake City government offices, courts, community centers, Animal Services, and public libraries will have modified hours in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. There are changes to trash collection. Closures. City Offices. CLOSED Wednesday, December 24. CLOSED Thursday, December 25. CLOSED Friday, December...
Dozens of Hampton Roads trees are national champions — thanks to the ‘Tree Amigos’
Virginia is home to a diverse range of trees, from forested landscapes to urban foliage and coastal marshes. It’s easy to walk right past them without too much thought. But in Hampton Roads, there’s an eagle-eyed troop of “big tree hunters” who’ve made it their mission to find and document the state’s most impressive...
Virginia Weather Alert Today: Gusty Winds, Rain, and a Cold Snap Hit Virginia Beach...
Virginia Beach, VA – Brisk west winds snapped flags along the coastline early Monday as low clouds rolled across Hampton Roads, signaling an active start to the final week of 2025. Wet roads reflected headlights during the morning commute as rain showers moved through the region ahead of a passing cold front.
Newport News residents push back against potential data center near Fort Eustis
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A potential data center site has been identified near Fort Eustis, sparking community concerns and an online petition that has gathered nearly 3,000 signatures from residents opposed to the development. Amanda Doughty, a lifelong Peninsula resident, created the petition after word spread about the...

















