Protests planned around the region Thursday to honor a civil rights icon By Trevor Metcalfe July 16, 2025 at 8:09 p.m. Organizers plan to unveil pro-voting signs at several highway overpasses Thursday as part of nationwide...
Portsmouth working to resolve payment errors in latest utility bills By Natalie Anderson July 17, 2025 at 4:39 p.m. A new billing system for Portsmouth residents' water and sewer bills means some payment processing...
Heat advisory issued for Hampton Roads because temps could feel like 109 degrees Thursday By John Buzbee July 16, 2025 at 4:53 p.m. A heat advisory has been issued over Hampton Roads and most of Eastern Virginia for...
Thousands of Norfolk, Portsmouth residents will have $36 million in toll debt erased By Natalie Anderson July 16, 2025 at 5:52 p.m. The Virginia Department of Transportation and Elizabeth River Crossings, which oversees the Midtown and Downtown...
Months after ringing the bell, 11-year-old Portsmouth cancer survivor fundraises to support others By Maddie Mohamadi July 15, 2025 at 8:31 a.m. More than 70 children, on average, are diagnosed with cancer each year at CHKD. Anthem...
Portsmouth-based Fairlead, partner in maritime and offshore wind hub, names new CEO By Sandra J. Pennecke July 9, 2025 at 5:56 p.m. Fred Pasquine boasts more than 18 years in the maritime sector and has served as...
Body found on burning sailboat in Elizabeth River; cause of death not yet determined By Jane Harper July 10, 2025 at 12:27 p.m. The body was found last week after the Portsmouth Fire Department extinguished a fire on...
Portsmouth-based Coast Guard district gets new name By Staff And Wire Reports July 8, 2025 at 10:59 a.m. The Portsmouth-headquartered Coast Guard District 5 has been renamed the East District.
To market Portsmouth as destination stay and boost tourism, officials leverage grant funds By Natalie Anderson June 29, 2025 at 11:49 a.m. Portsmouth Tourism Director Keith Toler said two state grants totaling $42,500 will help the city...
Hampton Roads schools explore block grants amid looming threat of federal cuts By Nathaniel Cline June 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Regional superintendents are watching for more potential funding changes.