Married couple, both Marine Corps veterans, graduate together as VBSO deputies
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) graduated Basic Academy Class 61 on Jan. 22, marking a unique milestone as a married couple completes the academy together.
Virginia Bids Farewell to 4 Iconic Retailers and Local Staples in 2026
– The retail landscape across the Commonwealth is undergoing a seismic shift as 2026 begins. From the bustling streets of Northern Virginia to the historic NEON District in Norfolk, several long-standing institutions are dimming their lights for the last time. A combination of corporate bankruptcies and well-earned...
Virginia State Police trooper injured in hit-and-run on I-264 in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia State Police trooper has minor injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on the interstate Saturday evening. The crash happened at 7:09 p.m. on Interstate 264 westbound in Virginia Beach, according to Virginia State Police. A trooper was conducting a traffics top...
Coast Guard assists in search for driver after tractor-trailer goes overboard on CBBT
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. — A tractor-trailer went overboard early Sunday on the southbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, prompting lane closures, emergency repairs and a U.S. Coast Guard response. According to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel District, the single-vehicle crash happened around 6:30 a.m....
7 Unassuming Pizzerias In Virginia You’ll Wish You Found Sooner
Looking for hidden pizza gems in Virginia that will blow your taste buds away?. These 7 pizzerias offer amazing flavors and cozy atmospheres that locals love!. 1. La Vera Pizzeria (Virginia Beach) This charming spot with its classic striped awning might not catch your eye at first. But once you...
From BTW Valedictorian to Naval Academy to Ford Executive
It is a little known Black History Fact that a Black man who graduated first in his Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1966 became the first Black person from Virginia ever to graduate from the United States Naval Academy, completing the Academy in 1970 with a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Virginia Weather Alert Today: 2 Inches of Rain and Breezy Winds in Virginia Beach...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – Rain is pushing into Virginia Beach this morning, and umbrellas are already flipping in a steady onshore breeze. Pavement along I-264 and Shore Drive is turning slick as showers expand after...
Norfolk police investigate shooting on West 41st Street
A man was found suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound in the 800 Block of West 41st Street in Norfolk, and is currently being investigated by the Norfolk Police.
Chesapeake Fire Department contains Cedar Road blaze
The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1700 block of Cedar Road, which was declared under control in 18 minutes with no injuries reported and the primary residence unaffected.
ODU police investigating multiple scooter, bicycle thefts on main campus
NORFOLK, Va. — The Old Dominion University Police Department is notifying the campus community of several reported thefts Friday. ODU police have received and are investigating multiple reports of motorized scooters and bicycles stolen from bike racks located near residential facilities across the main campus. The...

















