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NORFOLK, Va. — When Brittney Lyons returned to Hampton Roads in the middle of a separation and career change, she wasn’t sure where her next chapter would land. But with encouragement from family and support from local housing resources, she leaped and now owns her first home. Her...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) held a press conference Friday morning to call for more action in the murder of Texas navy sailor Angelina Resendiz. The press conference, which began at 11 a.m., was held at Naval Station Norfolk. Resendiz’s mother, Esmeralda Castle, was...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After two river spills swept through parts of the Commonwealth — including a recent jet fuel spill release into the James River — experts are renewing concerns about aging and vulnerable water infrastructure threatening the state. Richmonders are often cautioned to avoid swimming...

Waters are rising more quickly in Southeastern Virginia than almost anywhere else in the country, and scientists have long known that sinking land is a major reason why. A new study led by Virginia Tech helps pinpoint exactly how much. Researchers found Hampton Roads is sinking an average of 2.3 millimeters per year.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Virginians should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m., delivering the Commonwealth’s last visible total lunar eclipse until 2028....

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Norfolk, VA – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for eastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, where up to 9 inches of heavy wet snow and wind gusts near 50 mph could impact Interstate 64 and US-13 travel...

In a now-viral clip, Marckel Bonds, whose stage name is KELO SOUL, rapped for J. Cole during the Virginia stop of his "Trunk Sale" tour.

If you ever wondered how to become a comedian, improve life and people skills, boost your confidence and so much more, wonder no more. Thanks to the Virginia Beach Funny Bone and Tim Loulies, the famous comedian and instructor, your wait is over and you can start learning the craft of stand up comedy February 23rd at...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — One person and several pets were displaced following a stove fire near the Crestwood area of Chesapeake Thursday night. Firefighters responded to the 1400 block of South Eva Boulevard in reference to a report of a fire in the stove at approximately 10:45 p.m. Upon...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – Damp air rolls in off the Atlantic this morning, and steady rain is already dotting windshields along I-264 and Shore Drive. Temperatures sit at 57 degrees at Oceana Naval Air Station, with...