Hampton Roads school superintendents discuss proposed 1% sales tax for school construction
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Superintendents from Norfolk, Newport News, Portsmouth, and York County gathered on Monday to discuss a proposed 1% local sales tax that voters in each locality will decide whether to approve. If approved, the additional revenue would be dedicated to new school construction and major renovation...
Virginia Winter 2026-27: Richmond, 15-Inch State Snow Average
Richmond, Northern Virginia and the Blue Ridge could still face winter disruptions through March.
Virginia Beach Among America’s 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story
Two neighboring Virginia cities landed on opposite ends of a new national safety ranking , with one cracking the top 10 safest in America while the other failed to make the top 100. Virginia Beach ranked sixth safest in the country in WalletHub's 2026 Safest Cities in America study, released on Monda…
Hampton Roads city ranks as the 6th safest city in America
Threats ranging from natural disasters to financial harm are among the several factors Americans face when considering moving to a different city.
Norfolk Public Schools hears concerns ahead of voting on latest round of consolidations, closures
As Norfolk Public Schools prepares to close four schools in June, community members asked the division to lay out a clear plan and more support for staff. School Board members held a public hearing at its October meeting to discuss closing Granby, Tarrallton, Lindenwood and P.B. Young elementaries. The hearing came after meetings at each school.
VBPD: Man faces multiple charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm
VIRGINA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A Portsmouth man faces multiple charges after he allegedly brandished a firearm in Virginia Beach on October 15. According to police, the suspect brandished a firearm and police later conducted a search of his vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, police found over four pounds of marijuana, a significant amount of […]
Two men arrested after shots fired near Oceanfront: Police
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Two men have been arrested after shots were fired near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. On October 10, officers were called to the 300 block of 20th Street gunfire in the area. When officers arrived, they located a crime scene with property damage and multiple spent shell casings. No injuries were […]
Norfolk considering rolling back building standards meant to boost climate resilience
Norfolk passed its Resilience Quotient program to great fanfare in 2018, hailed as the country’s most innovative zoning framework for adapting to climate change. The program includes standards such as building structures higher above ground, installing solar and generator hookups and managing rainwater. But city officials say the program...
Mid-Atlantic coast bracing for October nor’easter
A slow-moving October nor'easter aimed at the Mid-Atlantic seaboard is expected to produce days of high winds, life-threatening rip currents, beach erosion and coastal flooding from North Carolina up to New Jersey. Coastal flood alerts are in effect from Monday through Tuesday in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and...
Electrical fire breaks out in 2 neighboring Chesapeake homes overnight, residents displaced
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Three residents are displaced after an overnight residential fire in Chesapeake. Chesapeake firefighters were dispatched at 2:06 a.m. after a report of smoke coming from the attic of a residence on Rock Creek Drive in the Indian River section of the city. Crews arrived on scene at 2:13 a.m. and reported smoke and flames coming from the attic of a single-story home.
