Search Underway to Replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent
A search is underway to replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Byrdsong, who was terminated by board members on June 11 in a 4-3 vote, a year before her contract was scheduled to renew in 2026. Dr. James Pohl is serving as interim superintendent. A June 12 statement said,...
$50M loan fund launches to support Hampton Roads businesses
A $50 million loan fund was announced Friday by Sen. Mark Warner, along with civic leaders and founding partners, in efforts to support small and midsize businesses in distressed and underserved areas of Hampton and Newport News.
First Warning Forecast: Tracking dangerous heat next week
A heat wave is expected to get underway next week with feels like temperatures surging to nearly 110 degrees.
Critically missing adult found in Chesapeake
A critically missing adult alert was issued on behalf of the Chesapeake Police Department for an elderly woman last seen Saturday night.
New swim school to bring 50 new jobs to Chesapeake
Goldfish Swim School is set to have a new location in Chesapeake, as franchisee Driscoll Developments, LLC, signed a leasing agreement for the swim school on June 17.
Hampton Grad Debuts HBCU-Themed Series, Bringing Juneteenth History And Pride To Children’s Screens
Brooke Hart Jones debuted her latest venture, an animated children’s series titled "HBCyoU Kidz." Brooke Hart Jones — a Hampton University alum and creator of the first-ever HBCU-themed doll line — is continuing her mission to uplift and educate through her latest venture, an animated children’s series titled “HBCyoU...
ABC13 takes home multiple Virginia Association of Broadcasters awards
(WSET) — It was a big night for the ABC13 team at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters awards dinner on Friday. VAB held its 88th annual awards ceremony at the Marriott Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, where ABC 13 took home multiple top awards:. Good Morning Virginia won Best Morning...
Dangerous Heat Wave Hits Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia, is bracing for a dangerous heat wave that will last through at least Tuesday, with high temperatures near 93°F and heat index values expected to exceed 100°F. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, warning residents across Southeast Virginia to take precautions...
Fresh Start Automotive in Chesapeake temporarily closes after fire
Fresh Start Automotive in Chesapeake will be closed until further notice following a fire on Saturday evening.
Multi-vehicle crash leads to lane closures of VA-10 in Suffolk
Drivers may experience delays on VA-10 in Suffolk near Sack Point Road due to a multi-vehicle crash.
