Portsmouth to hold public hearings on Crawford Bay waterfront development
The City of Portsmouth is moving forward with plans to redevelop part of its waterfront and is inviting residents to weigh in on the proposal.
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office clarifies status of community programs
The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office provides clarity of the status of certain community programs and charitable efforts previously associated with the office.
Officer Timothy Schock’s legacy honored with memorial lake renaming
Chesapeake City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to rename Oak Grove Lake as the Officer Timothy Schock Memorial Lake, honoring a police officer who died in the line of duty more than a decade ago.
Norfolk Earns Bloomberg What Works Cities Certification
NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk has been awarded Gold Certification the third year in a row from the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs and engage residents. The What Works...
Virginia Weather Alert Today: Black Ice Risk and Light Snow Impact Virginia Beach on...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia — Cold pavement glistens under early sunlight across Hampton Roads this morning as temperatures hover near freezing. Moisture from light snow and damp roads has turned slick in spots, especially on...
Delays on I-264 W near Independence Boulevard due to vehicle crash
Motorists on I-64 near Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach should expect delays due to a vehicle crash at mile marker 16.4, according to VDOT.
Virginia Beach Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison for Widespread Identity Theft...
Virginia Beach, Virginia – A long-running fraud and identity theft scheme that targeted romantic partners, financial institutions, and unsuspecting victims has resulted in a 45-year federal prison sentence for a Virginia Beach man. Prosecutors say the operation caused extensive financial and emotional damage over...
Local MLK events and closing information | 2026
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -Many local events in Hampton Roads will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, with closings and special events. Hampton services will be affected by the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, as follows:. City offices and courts: Closed Monday. Garbage collection: No...
Dr. King honored with parade, food distribution, and gospel music in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Andrew Shannon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Feeding 5000™, and Gospel Music Celebration occurred Sunday, Jan. 18, in Newport News, kicking off events leading to the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19. Dr. Willard G. Maxwell Jr., pastor...
Portsmouth police seek 3 missing girls last seen Sunday morning
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are searching for three missing juveniles last seen Sunday morning. The missing youngsters are Forever Scott, 12, Joseline Krofect, 14, and Darsha McAllister, 16. They were last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Fort Lane. Forever Scott is 5 feet,...

















