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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia is waking up to damp pavement and low gray skies, and drivers along I-264 and Shore Drive can still spot patches of fog clinging to the marshes. Visibility dipped near five miles earlier, and that...

NORFOLK, Va. — For Lina Guerra’s family, the pain of her death is compounded by distance, trying to understand what happened from another country. Pilar Angel Echevarria, Guerra’s cousin, spoke with 13News Now from Colombia using a translator app and the help of a fluent Spanish speaker. She said the separation has...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two adults and a cat were displaced after a fire damaged a two-story multi-family residence on Glasgow Street Monday afternoon, Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services said. No one was injured. A report of a fire to a residence in the 400 block of Glasgow St. came in around 4:17 p.m., […]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Chesapeake responded to an overnight fire in the South Norfolk area of the city. According to officials, crews were called to Centerpoint Terminal Company, located in the 400 block of Barnes Road, at 1:37 a.m. for the report of a commercial fire. A neighboring business reported smoke...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police said officers arrested 10 people and seized firearms and narcotics during a search of a condemned home in the 500 block of Williamsburg Road. Police said the residence had generated 46 calls for service since July 2022 and had been condemned multiple...

Looking for mouthwatering BBQ in Virginia that will keep you coming back for more?. These 8 smoky treasures offer tender meats and unforgettable flavors!. 1. The Beach Bully BBQ (Virginia Beach) The bright turquoise windows and pink door of Beach Bully BBQ make it impossible to miss. This colorful spot...

NORFOLK, Va. — If you've noticed more static shocks during the winter, you're not imagining it. Cold weather truly makes them much more common. That quick zap when you touch a doorknob or car door is actually a small burst of built-up electricity, and winter creates the perfect setup for it.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk woman’s water bill has gone up by thousands of dollars over the past year, with her most recent bill eclipsing $5,000 for the month. About a year ago, her HRSD water bill was $241 for her small home that has 1 1/2 bathrooms and a kitchen. Now? More than […]

NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia Beach man was sentenced on Wednesday to five years and six months in prison after being convicted of illegally possessing a firearm. According to court documents, on May 25, 2024, Virginia Beach police officers saw 33-year-old Khyri Jamar Whitehead remove a handgun from the trunk of a...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man linked to four robberies was charged following a thorough investigation, according to Portsmouth Police. On Jan. 12, officers responded to the 3000 block of Turnpike Road after a report of a robbery at approximately 2:35 p.m. When officers arrived, witnesses reported a man wearing all...