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From WAVY.com, Flat Hat News and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
WAVY.com4 hours ago
WAVY's Markeshia Jackson reports on Portsmouth council and school board elections, on WAVY.comWAVY's Markeshia Jackson was at a voting precinct in Portsmouth, where three at large city council seats and four school board seats are up for grabs. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/live-election-day-coverage-updates-in-hampton-roads/
WAVY.com5 hours ago
HRS: Supporting veterans with comfort and love, on WAVY.comhe Quilts of Valor Foundation covers service members and veterans touched by war with a creative and comfortable way as their mission.
WAVY.com5 hours ago
HRS: The Little Theatre of Norfolk’s latest production, ‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’, on WAVY.comClëo Nicole, the show director, and Aries Alimi, the actress of Vera Stark, joined HRS to talk about what audiences can expect from ‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’
WAVY.com5 hours ago
HRS: Annual Mariners Park Fall Festival, on WAVY.comThe festival will feature live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities and more! The event take s place Saturday from 1pm to 5 pm. Admission is $2 per person.
Flat Hat News6 hours ago
Williamsburg fall weather milder, more stable than other cities, on Flat Hat NewsThe Flat Hat analyzed data from 2016-26 and compared fall weather in Williamsburg with Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Denver and San Francisco. Data came from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, the Climate Data Store and Open-Meteo. The primary data point for measuring weather volatility is day-to-day temperature shifts, or the variation in […]
WAVY.com8 hours ago
Foster to Family: Meet Virginia children still looking for their forever family, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — November is National Adoption Month and WAVY has again partnered with Virginia’s Kids Belong to help find every child in the Virginia foster system a loving family. Meet Curtis: November 1 Curtis is a 15-year-old boy who loves to write and read historical novels. His favorite NFL teams are the New
WAVY.com9 hours ago
Midterm elections 2026: Live coverage updates in Hampton Roads, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia voters are casting their picks Tuesday for U.S. House seats, U.S. Senator, three amendments and more. Updates will be posted here throughout the day: 9 a.m. 10 On Your Side’s Michael Rinker was at two voting precincts Tuesday morning, Ebenezer Baptist Church in Virginia Beach followed by the Chrysler Museum
WAVY.com10 hours ago
2026 North Carolina election guide: What voters need to know, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Voters across North Carolina are heading to the polls Tuesday to make key decisions that shape the state’s future. Voters are deciding whether to approve three constitutional amendments: Voters in North Carolina are deciding on one N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice seat, three N.C. Court of Appeals Judge seat, 50 state
WTKR13 hours ago
Portsmouth officer shoots armed man who fired at police after two-hour standoff, police say, on WTKRA Portsmouth police officer shot an armed man who fired at police following a roughly two-hour standoff on Francis Street, Portsmouth police said.
WAVY.com18 hours ago
Portsmouth police conduct ‘operation’ on Francis St., on WAVY.comWAVY.com18 hours ago
PPD: Officer shoots man who fired gun at police, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A Portsmouth Police officer shot a man who fired his gun at police Monday evening, a spokesperson said. Around 8:20 p.m., Portsmouth Police responded to reports of a person firing a weapon indiscriminately in the 100 block of Francis Street, near Smithfield Road. When officers got there, they found a man
WAVY.com23 hours ago
Columbia Gas of Virginia donating carbon monoxide alarms, on WAVY.comThe alarms are going to 15 fire and emergency departments across the commonwealth, including Newport News and Portsmouth fire departments.
WAVY.comYesterday
Lanes closed on I-64 near Battlefield Blvd. due to crash, on WAVY.comCHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The east inside lanes and the east express lane are closed on I-64 near Battlefield Boulevard due to a crash, and motorists should expect delays. Traffic is backed up about 3 miles, as of 4:14 p.m. on Nov. 2, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
WTKRYesterday
New data shows more than 1.6M Virginians voted early for the 2026 midterm election, on WTKRNew data from the Virginia Public Access Project shows more than 1.6M Virginians voted early for the 2026 midterm election
WHROYesterday
Radar mapping project reveals hidden history of Newtown Cemetery, on WHROArchaeologists are mapping a historic cemetery in Harrisonburg with ground penetrating radar: a non-invasive way for researchers to see underneath the earth's surface, revealing structures – and people – at risk of being lost to time. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
WAVY.comYesterday
HRS: Turning career setbacks into setups, on WAVY.comFrancina Harrison, The Career Engineer, joins The Hampton Roads Show to discuss workplace gratitude, recognizing career wins and planning your next move.
WAVY.comYesterday
HRS: Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital Foundation’s Advance care planning seminar, on WAVY.comIt’s important to have a plan set up, especially when you can’t advocate for yourself.
WAVY.comYesterday
HRS: Save big with Epic Discounts on key appliances, on WAVY.comAshley Howard highlights home product discounts compiled by BestReviews.com.
WAVY.comYesterday
HRS: 4th Annual Turkey Bowl, on WAVY.comVirginia Beach public safety members face off against educators at the fourth annual Sheriff Rocky Holcomb Turkey Bowl.
The Suffolk News-HeraldYesterday
Bon Secours acquires regional Orthopaedic practice, on The Suffolk News-HeraldBon Secours acquired Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center effective Nov. 1. The three-location practice serves Suffolk patients and will be rebranded as Bon Secours Orthopedics.
WVECYesterday
Hampton Roads landmarks light up in teal for global Alzheimer's awareness campaign, on WVECHarbor Park, the Virginia Aquarium and Chesapeake City Hall are among seven local landmarks lit in teal Monday night for Alzheimer's awareness.
WVECYesterday
Chesapeake esthetician pleads guilty in laser treatment case, faces up to 20 years, on WVECSeveral of Hayley Atwood's clients suffered injury as a result of her laser treatments.
WVECNov. 1
Woman found dead after condo fire in Chesapeake on Sunday afternoon, on WVECA woman was found dead in a Chesapeake condominium on Judah Way after a fire Sunday afternoon.
WVECNov. 1
Chesapeake car crash causes brush fire, on WVECA car crash on the Chesapeake Expressway Sunday afternoon created a brush fire in the woodline. The driver escaped and was released to police custody.
WTKRNov. 1
Woman found dead after fire on 3rd floor of Chesapeake condominium complex, on WTKRA woman was found dead Sunday afternoon after a fire at a condominium complex in Chesapeake, according to fire officials.
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WAVY.comNov. 1
Two people displaced, man charged with felony arson, on WAVY.comTwo adults are displaced, and a man has been charged with felony arson after a camper fire in Chesapeake in the 100 block of Alice Street on Oct. 31. The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 2:58 a.m. and found a detached garage and camper on fire, with flames threatening three nearby homes.
WVECNov. 1
Chesapeake crash ends in car fire, on WVECA crash and fire on the Chesapeake Expressway happened just before 4 p.m. Sunday.
WVECNov. 1
Woman dies in Chesapeake condo fire, on WVECA woman died in a fire in condominiums in the 500 block of Judah Way in Chesapeake on Sunday afternoon.
WAVY.comNov. 1
November 3, 2026 WAVY Voter Guide, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia is holding its General and Special Elections on Nov. 3, 2026. Early in-person voting is from Sept. 18, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2026. Find your local voting precinct at ...
WAVY.comNov. 1
Firefighters battle vehicle fire after crash on the Chesapeake Expressway, on WAVY.comCHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Lanes have closed on southbound Rt. 168 at Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake due to a crash Sunday afternoon, according to Chesapeake Roads on X. As of 4:19 p.m. on Nov. 1, southbound Rt. 168 has been reduced to one-lane traffic at Battlefield Boulevard due to the crash. Traffic may be intermittently
WAVY.comNov. 1
One injured after crash at Chesapeake Blvd. and Kennedy St., on WAVY.comCHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — One person was transported to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Chesapeake Boulevard and Kennedy Street, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. Police responded to the call that came in around 3:15 p.m., and the investigation revealed that the crash was a rear-end collision. The driver of
WTVR.comNov. 1
67-year-old man charged with arson after fire destroys camper, damages 3 homes in Chesapeake, on WTVR.comAlso reported byWVEC
WAVY.comOct. 31
Northbound Kempsville Road at Plantation Lakes Circle in Chesapeake closes due to crash, on WAVY.comCHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Northbound Kempsville Road has closed at Plantation Lakes Circle in Chesapeake due to a crash Saturday evening, according to Chesapeake Roads on X. When the lane will reopen is currently unknown. 10 On Your Side has reached out to Chesapeake Police for more information.
WVECOct. 31
Trunk or treat in Portsmouth provides safe place on Halloween, on WVECPurpose Driven held a trunk or treat event on Columbus Avenue in Portsmouth on Saturday evening.
In brief
The short notes of Daily Chesapeake’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Election DayVirginia is holding its General and Special Elections today, Tuesday, Nov.
Virginia is holding its General and Special Elections today, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early in-person voting ran from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WAVY.com
Health careBon Secours has acquired Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, a practice founded in 1984 that serves patients in Suffolk, Chesapeake and other Hampton Roads communities.
Bon Secours has acquired Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, a practice founded in 1984 that serves patients in Suffolk, Chesapeake and other Hampton Roads communities. The acquisition took effect Sunday, Nov. 1, and the practice's three locations will be rebranded as Bon Secours Orthopedics.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Suffolk News-Herald