VMI board opted out of extending first Black superintendent’s contract
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins will step down in June from his post as the first Black superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute after the school’s board voted against extending his contract Friday. In a 10-6 vote, the school’s Board of Visitors,...
Why This Restaurant Has the Best Burgers in Virginia 🍔✨
Spelunker’s Burgers & Frozen Custard is where juicy patties meet creamy custard magic 🍔🍦. This family-owned spot has earned a cult following for its hand-ground burgers and silky-smooth frozen treats. Front Royal locals and road-trippers rave about the “best cheeseburgers in Virginia“—each bite drips with flavor,...
U.S. Army soldier reported missing from Fort Gregg-Adams
The search for Private Caleb Lawrence, a 25-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, continues as he has been missing for nearly a week.
Virginia gov promises ‘full cooperation’ with ICE to deport illegal immigrants
Virginia became the latest of a handful of mostly GOP states that are compelling law enforcement officers to work with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws.
First Warning Forecast: Sunny & cooler today, Another temperature swing this weekend
Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s First Warning Forecast. Back to sunshine today. Big temperature swings through the weekend. Mostly sunny and cooler today with highs in the mid to upper 50s, near normal for this time of year. It will still be breezy but not as gusty as yesterday. Get ready...
Man pleads guilty to murdering wheelchair-bound man in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man is facing over 40 years in prison after he murdered a wheelchair-bound man, the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office said in a press release. Michael Anthony Lewis Jr., 28, pleaded guilty to killing 32-year-old Bobby Lee Hill. According to officials, on June 18, 2024,...
Several dogs were shot in NC. Now, the surviving puppies are healing in Norfolk.
NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk SPCA is requesting donations from the community for their latest rescue of five abandoned puppies. According to a Thursday night social media post, the Adoption Center and Veterinary Clinic received a call about a litter of puppies that were found trembling in the cold, hungry and scared in...
3-year-old dies after responders found her in the water at a Chesapeake park
Emergency responders pulled a 3-year-old girl from the water around 11:20 a.m. She was found in "medical distress," Chesapeake police say.
Former Navy SEAL now serving up craft ice cream in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Navy SEAL and ice cream maker aren’t two job titles you typically hear in the same sentence, but they’re both on Chris Fettes’ resume. "I only did this on one or two of all of my deployments," the veteran explained. "I took a little ice cream machine with me and if I had opportunities to get...
Bulk of Chesapeake’s Greenbrier Mall sold at auction
Greenbrier Mall has sold at auction. While all involved parties are not providing details, a listing on RealInsight Marketplace, an online auction platform for commercial real estate, shows the three-day auction — which ran from Feb. 24 through Feb. 26 — has ended and the property has been sold. The regional mall on...
