Witch of Pungo celebrated by Sentara as a healer, not a heretic
Grace Sherwood, the so-called witch of Pungo, was tried more than 300 years ago in what is now Virginia Beach. Sentara Independence recognizes her as a local healer.
Woman killed in homicide on E. Brambleton Avenue: NPD
A woman has died in connection with a homicide that took place early Monday morning, according to Norfolk police.
Electrical issue causes house fire in Green Run area of Virginia Beach
Two people have been displaced after a fire in the Green Run area of Virginia Beach on Saturday afternoon.
First-ever Monster Truck drawing features over 70 Virginia artists
The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s is hosting their first-ever Monster Drawing Rally Friday, Aug. 15, 6-10 p.m. The event intends to combine the spectacle and energy of a monster truck rally with the creativity of the local artist community.
Portsmouth police looking for 60-year-old Cheryl Denise Smith
Investigators are searching for 60-year-old Cheryl Denise Smith. Cheryl Smith was last seen in the 2700 block of Portsmouth Boulevard, wearing blue jeans and a white shirt.
2 pedestrians injured in crash on Church Street in Norfolk, police say
Two pedestrians were injured in a crash in Norfolk Sunday night. A post from police on social media said it happened around 9 p.m. in the 1700 block of Church Street, near B and C avenues.
Sentara introduces wait-time tracker for emergency visits
Sentara Healthcare has rolled out an online wait-time feature for five of its emergency departments, with plans to expand it to the rest of its locations by year's end.
Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to Norfolk in November; tickets on sale
Tickets for the Tony-winning musical The Wiz went on sale Friday at 10 a.m. as the Broadway tour returns to Norfolk.
Von Maur’s Dry Goods subsidiary growing its footprint
Dry Goods, a young women’s fashion retailer, is expanding its reach this year with four new stores set to open in New Jersey, Virginia and Pennsylvania, Von Maur announced Thursday, July 17. Dry Goods, a subsidiary of Davenport-based Von Maur, Inc., said that the additional stores will bring its...
Headless Betty Boop statue mystery: Virginia gift shop marks 20 years
A life-sized statue of an American icon was serving as the mascot for Cool and Eclectic in Virginia Beach. Then on July 17, 2005, it was beheaded.