An NJG Series: Our History, Our Journey – Part I: Black-Owned Hotels In Norfolk
The “Separate but, Equal” or Jim Crow era, in America, did not stop Blacks from accessing resources and creating facilities to house, educate, employ, or entertain themselves. African-Americans developed neighborhoods, business districts, schools, and recreational venues when by law, they were barred from facilities...
Brush fire in Virginia Beach under investigation
The cause of a brush fire is under investigation after crews noticed heavy smoke in the 3100 block of Aloma Court Saturday evening, according to Virginia Beach Fire.
Virginia Veteran Services to hold wreath laying event on Dec. 13
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services and community partners will hold a holiday wreath-laying event on Saturday, Dec. 13. at the Virginia's three state veteran ceremonies, which are at the Virginia Veterans Ceremony in Ameila, the Southwest Virginia Veterans Ceremony in Dublin, and the Albert G. Horton, Jr....
Anticipation Builds for Trader Joe’s Town Center Opening
The much-anticipated opening of Trader Joe's Town Center has been a topic of discussion on social media recently. The signs for the new store have been put up, sparking curiosity and excitement among local residents. However, the exact opening date remains a mystery, leading to speculation and inquiries online.
Portsmouth Police investigating deadly shooting on Jefferson Street
A man is dead following a late-night shooting on Jefferson Street in Portsmouth. Police have not released any information about a suspect.
Advocates still want answers from Tricare after a rough year for military clients
For the first half of 2025, mental health providers in Hampton Roads complained that the military health insurance Tricare was not paying providers on time. Ramsey Goshert with Mission Harbor Counseling in Virginia Beach was one of several mental health counseling services in the area who did not get paid on time for...
A new Virginia Beach subcommittee has more than 40 members – all high school...
In some ways, the new subcommittee of the city’s Clean Community Commission is like any other advisory body. It met recently in the city parks administrative building. Leaders kept things moving through its agenda, presentations and reports. But all of the members, including their chairs, are high school students.
Assaults against ICE up 1,153% in 11 months
(The Center Square) – Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,153% in 11 months, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As ICE officers continue to arrest the most violent criminals nationwide, U.S. citizens have increasingly obstructed their efforts, including...
Assistant School Principal Accused of ‘Chilling’ Plot to Kill ICE Agents with His Brother,...
A Virginia high school assistant principal and his brother are accused of discussing plans to kill immigration and law enforcement officers, according to federal authorities. Their attorneys, however, argue that the allegations are based on unreliable, secondhand information. Federal investigators began looking into...
CBP Officers seize over $775,000 in counterfeit children’s toys in Norfolk
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $775,000 in counterfeit children's toys from the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News.

















