How a humble coal ship became America’s first aircraft carrier in Portsmouth, Virginia
USS Jupiter’s Transformation into America’s First Aircraft Carrier. In 1920, a humble coal ship named USS Jupiter got a new job. The Navy took her to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and cut her open like a tin can. Workers bolted a 534-foot wooden deck on top, turned coal holds...
ODU receives $15 million for medical and nutrition education
Old Dominion University (ODU) in Hampton Roads, Virginia, has announced a $15 million gift from Joan Brock to expand the curriculum of the university’s medical and health education programs. The award will establish the Joan P. Brock Institute for Nutrition Science and Health, which will serve as a multidisciplinary...
Virginia Winter Weather Alert Today: Strong December Winds and Freezing Wind Chills Hit Virginia...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – The sky hangs low over the coast this morning, and flags snap sharply in the rising breeze as a powerful December wind pattern strengthens across Virginia Beach. Pavement looks damp from passing...
Organizations helping homeless keep busy as temperatures plummet
With wind chills expected to drop into the single digits Sunday, non-profit organizations and churches across Hampton Roads are working diligently to provide safe, warm shelter for the homeless population.
Man injured after shooting on Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach
A man was injured after a shooting near Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach Saturday evening, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Santa trades sleigh for firetruck to visit Hampton Roads families
Edmarc partnered with Hampton Roads first responders to deliver gifts to families of children with life-threatening illnesses with special help from Santa
First Warning Forecast: Frigid air arrives Sunday night
Overnight temperatures will drop into the low 20s, with winds chills reaching as low as the single digits for some. Monday will be very cold, with highs in the low to mid 30s
Big first quarter, strong defense propel Maury to three-peat
Maury and Highland Springs were tied for all of 15 seconds in the Class 5 state championship game Saturday evening.
The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority awards grant to TST Tactical Defense Solutions
The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority awarded a $508,000 grant to TST Tactical Defense Solutions for capital investment on Dec. 9, according to a press release.
Virginia Beach restaurants, customers endure the meal tax
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Someone going out for a simple slice of pizza or a bite to eat will be taxed more on that bill here in Virginia Beach than in Times Square or Downtown San Francisco. Virginia Beach leadership approved raising the meal tax back in July, giving...
