Two river spills renew concerns about Virginia’s aging water infrastructure
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After two river spills swept through parts of the Commonwealth — including a recent jet fuel spill release into the James River — experts are renewing concerns about aging and vulnerable water infrastructure threatening the state. Richmonders are often cautioned to avoid swimming...
Thousands of gallons of jet fuel spilled off Newport News
Thousands of gallons of jet fuel spilled into the James River at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division near Newport News, VA, Feb. 13 during a fuel transfer to the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79). The ship is the Navy’s new Gerald R. Ford class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which has been...
Drugs, firearm seized on George Washington Memorial Hwy in York County; 3 arrested
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)– Three Newport News men face charges after investigators seized multiple drugs and a firearm in York County Thursday morning. According to officials, investigators executed a search warrant in the 4500 block of George Washington Memorial Highway around 11:15 a.m. after two people were arrested...
Virginia Eclipse Alert: Richmond, Virginia Beach Mark March 3 for 6:04 AM Blood Moon...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Virginians should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m., delivering the Commonwealth’s last visible total lunar eclipse until 2028....
These 15 Virginia Ham Biscuits Have That Old Home Feeling Built In
In Virginia, some bites come with built-in nostalgia. Take ham biscuits, for example, flaky, buttery, salty, and somehow capable of transporting you straight to a Sunday morning you didn’t even know you missed. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill sandwiches. Each one feels like it’s been wrapped in a hug, baked...
Virginia Beach, VA Weather Alert: 9 Inches, US-13 Snow Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Norfolk, VA – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for eastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, where up to 9 inches of heavy wet snow and wind gusts near 50 mph could impact Interstate 64 and US-13 travel...
2 men dead after early morning shooting in Newport News
Two men are dead after an early morning shooting at Windsor Court Apartments in Newport News. Residents say gunfire woke them up before sunrise.
Virginia rapper receives co-sign from J. Cole after now-viral freestyle
In a now-viral clip, Marckel Bonds, whose stage name is KELO SOUL, rapped for J. Cole during the Virginia stop of his "Trunk Sale" tour.
Back by popular demand, the Virginia Beach Funny Bone Comedy School starts February 23rd,...
If you ever wondered how to become a comedian, improve life and people skills, boost your confidence and so much more, wonder no more. Thanks to the Virginia Beach Funny Bone and Tim Loulies, the famous comedian and instructor, your wait is over and you can start learning the craft of stand up comedy February 23rd at...
Green Run, Kempsville among VB schools seeing student-led ICE protests
Green Run and Kempsville High School students in Virginia Beach participated in student walkouts Friday to protest nationwide ICE activity.

















