Electric freight trucks begin operating in Hampton Roads, bringing workforce and port impact into...
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Electric heavy-duty freight trucks are now becoming part of daily operations across Hampton Roads, and local leaders say the biggest impact may go beyond the vehicles themselves. The trucks are part of a six-year pilot partnership involving logistics company NFI, Dominion Energy, and Meta. The goal...
1 dead in shooting at Church’s Chicken on Princess Anne Road in Norfolk
Norfolk Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Saturday morning at a restaurant along East Princess Anne Road.
Inclement weather shuts down Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
CAPE CHARLES, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel closed to all traffic temporarily Saturday due high winds. The closure to all vehicles on the nearly 18-mile roadway was announced on on X around 3 p.m. The bridge will close when wind speeds are in excess of 60 miles per hour according to the CBBT’s […]
‘Look how far we have come’: Virginia Beach recognizes its Indigenous roots
History tells us that Indigenous people lived in Virginia Beach for thousands of years. Or as the city of Virginia Beach’s Land Acknowledgement statement reads, “since time immemorial.”. City leaders unveiled a plaque on Thursday in the lobby of City Hall to recognize the traditions, cultures and economic...
56-year-old Vietnam War-era love letter found in Virginia attic returned to son
A Virginia man who found a 56-year-old letter written by a man serving in Vietnam has finally gotten it into the hands of the author's son.
10 Virginia Cheesesteak Joints That Keep Locals Coming Back
Think you need to cross state lines for a killer cheesesteak? Virginia’s got something to say about that. From beachside grills to mountain town hideaways, the Old Dominion has quietly built a reputation for slinging some seriously satisfying sandwiches that rival anything you’ll find up north. Locals know where to...
Thousands without power in Virginia
VIRGINIA — More than 22,000 homes and businesses are without electricity across Virginia as of Saturday afternoon, according to outage tracking data. As of the most recent update, 22,470 customers are without power statewide, accounting for about 0.55% of the 4,083,152 customers tracked across Virginia. Virginia...
Virginia Beach, VA Weather Alert Now: High Wind Warning and Arctic Cold Through Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – Flags snap sharply along the coast as wind howls across open roads this morning. The air feels raw, and winter tightens its grip across southeastern Virginia. A High Wind Warning remains in...
Light rail study tabled, but a proposed look at regional transit concerns Virginia Beach
A resolution introduced by Del. Alex Askew to study the feasibility of bringing light rail to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront was tabled this week, though light rail is listed in another proposal about regional transit. That resolution seeks a two-year study that is greater in scope, but the inclusion of...
Mother daughter team makes Polar Plunge a yearly tradition
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach schoolteacher Marie Culver and her daughter, Emily, have taken part in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Virginia for the past 27 years, raising a total of $71,000. “You do lose your breath, but once you take that deep breath you’re good to...
