39-year-old inmate dies after medical emergency at Chesapeake Correctional Center
A 39-year-old inmate at the Chesapeake Correctional Center died Wednesday after suffering an apparent medical...
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Ex-Sentara maintenance worker gets 18-month term after pleading guilty to filming women in bathroom
Jeffrey Leffel, a former Sentara maintenance worker, plead guilty to filming and taking photos of...
Extreme heat warning issued for Hampton Roads; heat indices over 110 expected
An extreme heat warning has been issued across Hampton Roads for Friday.
Hampton Roads gun shops busy with sales before Virginia’s assault weapons ban
Shoppers have been inundating Hampton Roads gun shops to buy firearms that a new law...
Chesapeake schools poised for new superintendent, but acting leader will stay for now
While the School Board has "reached a decision" on the selection of a successor to...
24-year-old man charged after Chesapeake shooting leaves man seriously injured
A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting Monday afternoon in Chesapeake...
20-year-old man dies following shooting on Church Street in Norfolk
Police are investigating a shooting that killed a 20-year-old Chesapeake man Friday night.
Teenager steals vehicle, crashes after wrong-way driving in Chesapeake, police say
A teenage boy driving a stolen vehicle when he collided with another vehicle Sunday night,...
Police identify Chesapeake woman, 64, who died after being hit by vehicle
Police said Angela Betrice Parson, a 64-year-old Chesapeake resident, died after being hit by a...
2-year-old drowns in Chesapeake; police investigating
On Sunday night, Chesapeake police and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the 2800 block...
Chesapeake Council honors recently fired hospital CEO
Chesapeake City Council this week honored the recently fired Chesapeake Regional Health President and CEO...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Battlefield Boulevard
A pedestrian died Friday night after being hit by a vehicle on Battlefield Boulevard, police...
Found a lost pet? Here’s a new way to reunite them with owners
The Reunite Tonight Project aims to reconnect Hampton Roads families with lost pets through free...
Documents show Chesapeake Regional CEO fired without cause, will receive undisclosed severance
The Chesapeake Hospital Authority terminated Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO and President Reese Jackson without cause...
His son overdosed on fentanyl at 17. He’s still trying to understand how it happened.
James Michael Jolley was 17 years old when he died from an overdose on fentanyl....
Dot cakes have gone viral. Where to spot (and eat) them in Hampton Roads.
Dot cakes are made with a single layer of sponge cake and frosting and topped...
All but one criminal charge in Chesapeake Sheriff leak case dropped
In March, the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office charged former employee Jeremiah Harrell in relation to allegedly...
Chesapeake rescue to open doggy daycare in former Pups and Pints spot in Virginia Beach
With a splash pad, food enrichment activities and plenty of playtime, dogs will be too...
Costco approved for Chesapeake’s Greenbrier Mall
Chesapeake City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve permits for a gas station and...
What’s happening with former Rite Aid buildings in Hampton Roads?
Here's a look at what we’ve seen pop up in former Rite Aids, and what's to...
Portsmouth man, 33, dies following shooting on Shady Lane in Chesapeake
Anthony Evans Jr., of Portsmouth, was found with gunshot wounds on June 9. He died...
Chesapeake City Council to vote on Costco gas station at Greenbrier Mall
A vote is listed on the agenda for Chesapeake City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday.
Chesapeake hosting blood drive competition
Donors will be treated to a cookout, desserts, snacks, door prizes and giveaways while helping...
Commemorate Juneteenth with events throughout Hampton Roads
From festivals to fireworks and concerts to full-day events, there are ample opportunities to honor...
Dismal Swamp Canal to close at Deep Creek for bridge demolition
The Dismal Swamp Canal will close to maritime traffic at the Deep Creek Bridge for...
Tall ships coming to Hampton Roads: Here’s a Sail250 Virginia guide
Sail250 Virginia is expected to draw over 3 million people. Here is guide of where...
Chesapeake City Council grants itself a pay raise
Council adopted an ordinance that will raise the annual pay of the mayor and council...
Chesapeake woman dies after vehicle gets lodged under tractor-trailer; 2 others seriously injured
A 79-year-old woman died in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Northampton County Monday evening.
Police identify Chesapeake man, 20, who died after shooting on Providence Road
Nayshawn Lowe, 20, was found with multiple gunshot wounds Saturday and was taken to a...
Man dies after shooting in Chesapeake, police investigating
A man died after being shot multiple times Saturday afternoon in Chesapeake, according to police.
Adopt-a-thon happening at PetSuites in Chesapeake next weekend
The event will feature discounted adoption fees, on-site adoptions and foster opportunities, and the opportunity...
For 250th, Great Bridge Museum plans special July 4 bash
When July 4 rolls around this year, the staff and volunteers at the Great Bridge...
Man wounded in shooting at Chesapeake shopping center
Around 4:12 p.m. Friday, police officers responded to a shopping center in the 1800 block...
11-year-old Chesapeake student arrested after loaded gun found in backpack
The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office has charged an 11-year-old student after administrators found a loaded gun...
19-year-old charged in fatal high-speed Chesapeake crash that killed landscaper
The Chesapeake Police Department charged Synclair Tyrone Mayes, 19, with involuntary manslaughter in connection with...
Chesapeake House opens its doors for women veterans in need
Currently, the nonprofit is working with homeowners in Portsmouth and South Hill, negotiating terms for...
Chesapeake Hospital Authority actions shrouded in secrecy following CEO’s departure
Chesapeake Hospital Authority members aren't talking about the recent departure of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center...
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO exits
Amber Egyud, the healthcare system’s chief operating officer and chief nursing officer, has been appointed...
Police identify landscaper who died after being hit by vehicle in Chesapeake
The landscaper who died after a car crash on Friday has been identified by Chesapeake...
Landscaper dies after being hit by vehicle following high-speed crash in Chesapeake
A landscaper died after the driver of a sedan lost control of their vehicle and...
Multiple McDonald’s restaurants in Norfolk under new ownership are undergoing renovations
A new McDonald's franchisee came to town, and he's modernizing and renovating restaurants as well...
From Chesapeake to Mars: City worker spent year with NASA on simulated Mars habitat
Chesapeake's Ross Brockwell, 48, spent around a year fully immersed in a simulated version of...
Chesapeake central library renamed to honor former library director Peggy Stillman
Chesapeake's central library will be renamed to honor Peggy Stillman, who oversaw the city's libraries...
Chesapeake libraries launch new summer learning program starring swamp creatures
Chesapeake library mascots Dizzy and Daizy are taking over this year's summer learning program, with...
Pileated woodpeckers call Indian River Park home
Pileated woodpeckers are among the largest and most interesting indigenous feathered flyers that inhabit Chesapeake’s...
Chesapeake’s Deep Creek, Camelot area plan envisions future mixed-use opportunities
Chesapeake City Council members this week adopted what staff call a long-range, community-driven vision that...
Second person dies following 3-vehicle crash on Route 168 in Chesapeake
Police have released the name of the two people who died in a three-vehicle crash...
1 dead, 3 seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash on Route 168 in Chesapeake
Police were called to the scene — near Hillcrest Parkway in the Hickory area of...
Chesapeake OKs $1.7 billion budget prioritizing public safety initiatives
Chesapeake City Council approved an operating budget for $1.7 billion, which will fund 3.5% employee...
Sewage truck, train crash in Chesapeake causing ‘hazmat situation’
A vehicle and train collided on Thursday, spilling sewage and causing the truck driver to...
ODU graduating senior turns viral 6-7 trend into national chicken nugget launch
Panko-breaded chicken nuggets, shaped as 6's and 7's, went on sale on May 1 as...
Chesapeake gets 17 years in child sex case
Dylan Joseph Knauer, 32, pleaded guilty to traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual...
Navy veteran follows in son’s footsteps through plumbing apprenticeship program at 61
On Friday night, Scott Birmingham, 61, will walk across the stage as the oldest apprentice...
What comes next after 4 killed, 11 wounded, in a dozen shootings this past weekend
Four people were killed and 11 wounded across a dozen shootings in Hampton Roads' cities...
Immigration scams are on the rise in Hampton Roads. Here’s how to spot them.
The ramp up in immigration enforcement has led to a rise in immigration-related scams. A...
Chesapeake’s new budget plan covers additional recreation, youth, fire needs
Chesapeake City Council members plan to fund additional recreational and youth programs, fire positions, and...
Fire damages McDonald’s in Chesapeake’s Greenbrier area
A small fire damaged the inside of the restaurant at 805 Volvo Parkway Tuesday night.
After director’s job was terminated, Grassfield High School band challenges Chesapeake School Board
Dozens of Grassfield High School families pleaded to the school board Monday evening to reverse...
Police ID 25-year-old killed in Chesapeake triple shooting
A Chesapeake man was killed in a shooting on Edinburg Avenue on Monday evening. Two...
Man killed, 2 injured in Chesapeake shooting; police investigating
One man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting Monday evening that...
Hampton Roads consumers find rising cost of groceries hard to stomach
The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press took a look at how shoppers in Hampton Roads are...
Smokey Bones is closing stores: Here are the locations in Virginia
The chain had two locations in Hampton Roads: One on Virginia Beach Boulevard in Virginia...
Hampton Roads small businesses react to retail cannabis legislation
About 40 people gathered in a meeting room of Grow Depot in Virginia Beach on...
From casual club to VHSL contender, here’s how far a Chesapeake school’s esports team has come
Saturday marks a tremendous milestone for Deep Creek High's esports team. It has come a...
Police identify 34-year-old killed in shooting in Norfolk’s Berkley neighborhood
A 34-year-old Chesapeake resident was shot and killed in Norfolk on Tuesday afternoon.
3 people wounded in shooting on Indian River Road in Chesapeake
Three people were wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning on Indian River Road, according...
Cinema Cafe celebrates 40 years of more than movies in Hampton Roads
To celebrate the 40-year anniversary, Cinema Cafe planned a slate of promotions and surprises.
Hampton Roads ForKids fundraiser reaches $2M threshold, 100 times its first
"This community stepped up at a moment when families in Hampton Roads are really struggling,"...
Mayor touts Chesapeake’s ‘small town feel’ and regionalism in annual State of the City
A "small town feel" and regionalism were the themes of Chesapeake Mayor Rick West's annual...
Hampton Roads businesses, banks prepare for scarcity of pennies
Pennies remain legal tender, but the shortage of 1-cent coins is already creating rounding issues...
17-year-old dies after shooting on Landing Creek Drive
A 17-year-old died from a gunshot wound on Wednesday, according to Chesapeake police.
Chesapeake wants to preserve land with transfer of development rights program
The goal of the program is to ensure high-density projects are developed in targeted areas...
With many potholes to fill, Hampton Roads is undertaking road repairs
These seasonal fixes are common for cities this time of year. As the icy weather...
Telehealth programs are expanding in Hampton Roads schools. Here’s how they work.
Schools in Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Newport News now have more options for improving student wellness...
Chesapeake’s $1.7 billion budget and CIP prioritizes fire station replacements, pay raises
Chesapeake's proposed $1.7 billion operating budget funds 3.5% employee wage increases, step increases for public...
Citing safety concerns, Hampton Roads schools to close or go virtual for April 21 election
Most of the school districts in Hampton Roads and others throughout Virginia have cancelled classes...
‘No Kings’ protests planned across Hampton Roads this weekend
A third round of No Kings rallies will take place Saturday across the region.
Photos: Deep Creek softball wins over Western Branch
Deep Creek defeated Western Branch 5-1 at Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Va., on...
Chesapeake schools to reshuffle attendance zones of 6 schools minding new elementary
The adopted plan will reshuffle hundreds of students who attend Cedar Road Elementary, Deep Creek...
Chesapeake rejects proposed salary raises for mayor and City Council
Chesapeake council members unanimously rejected a proposal to raise their own salaries, citing concerns about...
Man pleads guilty to murder for shooting at Chesapeake’s Harvard Apartments
Cesar Roque Ramirez pled guilty to second degree murder on Monday for shooting and killing...
Walking trail renamed to honor Chesapeake’s late vice mayor
Chesapeake City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday to rename the Western Branch Trail...
Slide into spring with all-you-can-eat oyster roasts in Hampton Roads
Two events are happening March 28 in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Another is April 18...
Hampton Roads women inspire others through their storytelling for International Women’s Day
The annual S.H.E. Talks event, created by Hampton Roads Networking Group founder Markella Mitcheison, is...
Williamsburg makes more arrests in connection with homicide
A total of four suspects have been arrested in connection to the February shooting death...
Controversial natural gas compressor station project in Chesapeake approved for construction
The State Corporation Commission this month approved a request from Virginia Natural Gas to construct...
Chesapeake leak investigation involves jail footage, live streamer Rhoda Young, court documents say
A former Chesapeake sheriff's deputy attempted to publicize leaked jail footage of an incident involving...
Photos: Kellam starts season with win over Grassfield
Kellam High School beat Grassfield High School 4-2 in the soccer season opener at Grassfield...
Man charged in Oceanfront shooting that injured 6 granted bond
Matheus Cavalcante, 18, charged for his involvement in the Oceanfront shooting that wounded six bystanders,...
If redistricting passes, here’s how Chesapeake neighborhoods would reshuffle between congressional districts
Chesapeake is among the localities that would see significant reshuffling of voters with new boundaries...
Hampton Roads high school freshman to compete in prestigious tournament on Golf Channel
Tyler Fink, 15, a freshman at Catholic High School, will play in the national finals...
Chesapeake Sheriff investigating ‘sensitive’ video, document leak from former employee
The sheriff's office announced Thursday it has launched an investigation into a former employee following...
Hampton fashion designer’s gown to be worn by host on national ‘Tamron Hall’ show
Dutch RicLamar, formerly known as Kendric Lamar Brown, is a fashion designer who will get...
53-year-old man dies after being hit by vehicle in Chesapeake
A man died after being hit by a vehicle early Monday morning in the city's...
Over 120 women join massive Chesapeake hospital lawsuit over unnecessary surgeries
Over 100 women have joined the lawsuit, alleging that for decades the hospital allowed an...
Motorcyclist, 22, dies following crash on Kempsville Road in Chesapeake
A 22-year-old from Chesapeake died after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle at Hunningdon Lakes...
Police ID man who died in Chesapeake crash involving 2 pickup trucks
Officers and fire units responded to the crash, which involved a Ford F150 and a...
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries from crash on Kempsville Road
A motorcyclist has life-threatening injuries after a crash with another vehicle on Sunday afternoon on...
For teens with substance abuse disorders, a new school offers hope and a place to learn
At the Harbor Hope Center in Chesapeake, students don't just learn about literature and arithmetic....
Woman charged after fatal 2025 pedestrian crash in Chesapeake
A person has been charged and taken into custody over a fatal crash led to...