Towns That Keep Maritime History Alive
The coastlines of America narrate tales that go back centuries, such as the movement of whale oil by wooden ships and the naval battles that influenced the country. Modern resort towns have taken the place of many coastal villages, yet certain destinations are not ready to surrender their maritime stories to museum...
Virginia Beach firefighters extinguish backyard blaze
Virginia Beach firefighters responded to a residential fire Friday morning in the 3400 block of Land of Promise.
Virginia Beach restaurant week kicks off with record participation
As the winter chill settles over the Oceanfront, local chefs are turning up the heat to draw in diners.
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...
Vehicle overturns at Norfolk intersection, no injuries reported
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A vehicle overturned at the intersection of East Virginia Beach Boulevard and Norchester Avenue in Norfolk Friday afternoon. An image from the scene of the crash shows a police car blocking off a road as an officer stands near the overturned car. No injuries were reported, according to police.
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.
