Hampton Roads artist reflects on rapping for J Cole; believes hidden music talent across...
NORFOLK, Va. — It's not every day you get a chance to perform for your idol while trying to expand your career. 13News Now sat down with a local recording artist from Hampton Roads, who got his big shot in front of J Cole just last week. Marckel Bonds...
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs halts enforcement of new disability ratings rule amid concerns
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Following concerns over a new disability ratings rule, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs revealed it is halting enforcement of the policy. In a statement issued Thursday, VA Secretary Doug Collins said the department would stop enforcing the rule amid widespread concern from veterans...
Virginia’s House of Delegates remembers Del. Barry D. Knight
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia state lawmakers and Virginia Beach officials are mourning the loss of Del. Barry Knight. The news broke Thursday afternoon that he died at the age of 71, following years of battling cancer. Friday in the General Assembly, they remembered a man known as the common denominator in...
Portsmouth Man Charged After Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash Kills 2 at High Street and Elm...
Portsmouth, Virginia – Two people were killed in a late-night multi-vehicle crash in Portsmouth, and authorities have now charged a man in connection with the deadly incident. The collision occurred at a busy city intersection and remains under investigation by the Portsmouth Police Department. Police confirmed that...
Teenager injured after shooting on Briar Hill Road in Norfolk
A teenager was injured after a shooting on Briar Hill Road in Norfolk Saturday evening, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
Man gets 43 years for Virginia Beach murder
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach 19-year-old was sentenced on Friday to 43 years in prison for a 2024 homicide. Sa’Quan Tyreese Ward, 19, formerly of the 4800 block of Alisha Drive in Virginia Beach, was sentenced on charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm. He was convicted of the charges on Oct....
Harley-Davidson dealerships in Hampton Roads to consolidate operations
Hampton Roads and Southside Harley-Davidson dealerships will be consolidating operations on March 1, 2026 under the new ownership of The Motorcycle Company, with all employees offered positions in the new organization.
Portsmouth man receives year in jail for assaulting emergency worker in Charles City
A Portsmouth man will spend a year in jail for assaulting a medical emergency officer in Charles City. Derek Tracy Croom, 61, of the 2200 block of Queen Street, entered the plea to one count of assault and battery on an emergency worker as part of a plea agreement reached Friday morning in Charles City Circuit Court....
Chesapeake, Virginia – Scam Alert: Court Threat Payment Scheme
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chesapeake, Virginia – The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office issued a public scam alert Friday after receiving reports of individuals impersonating deputies and attempting to collect money over the phone....
Lent gives Virginia aquaculture, farmers a boost
Even if they do not observe the religious traditions, Virginia watermen, farmers, and aqua culturists love Lent.
