Air Force Plans to Reopen Hypersonic Test Facility in Ohio
The facility will use non-combustion heating to simulate extreme conditions for hypersonic flight testing.
Hampton University Launches Tyrod Taylor Strive Academy for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Heritage Falls Short Against Hampton in Playoff Matchup
Business
VersAbility CEO Honored as Virginia Peninsula Chamber's First Citizen
Kasia Grzelkowski recognized for her 20 years of leadership and opening of VersAbility Tech Center.

Historic Fort Monroe Buildings to Undergo $20M Redevelopment
Two historic structures at the Virginia landmark will be transformed into 85 upscale apartments.
Hampton Demolishes Red Roof Inn to Pave Way for Redevelopment
City aims to transform Coliseum Central into a 'vibrant mixed-use activity center'.
Crime
$5K reward offered for fugitive in 2025 Hampton Karma Lounge killing
U.S. Marshals intensify efforts to capture Curtis Frazier, who remains at large after April 2025 homicide

New app aims to consolidate Virginia's emergency alerts
The Guardian Network would combine all of the state's alerts to help locate missing and endangered individuals
Driver Injured in Early Morning Hampton Crash
Vehicle hit parked car, overturned, and trapped driver inside
Lifestyle
Hampton University Seeks to Regain Land Grant Status After Jim Crow-Era Removal
Virginia bill aims to restore funding and research opportunities stripped from HBCU in 1920

Acclaimed '1619' One-Man Show Captivates Audience
Educator and playwright Ted Williams III delivers powerful history lesson through his signature work
Residents Upset After Old Tree Cut Down in Hampton Neighborhood
Locals say the removal of the large tree has changed the character of the Old Wythe neighborhood.
Politics
Former GOP Delegate Behind Anti-Redistricting Flyers Invoking Jim Crow
A.C. Cordoza, a Black former Republican state delegate, is chairman of the group that paid for the controversial mailers.

This Week in History: Mar 9-15, 2026
A look back at key historical events from March 9-15, 2026
Franklin County Republicans Plan April 9 Dueling Piano Event
Fundraiser to feature live entertainment, candidate introductions, and more.
Sports
Hofstra Pride defeat Hampton Pirates 79-43
Cruz Davis scores 20 points to lead Hofstra to victory

Hampton Pirates defeat Elon Phoenix in 2OT thriller
Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt and Etienne Strothers lead Hampton to victory
Hampton University's comeback falls short vs. Towson in CAA tourney
Michael Eley's 23 second-half points weren't enough as the Pirates' season ends in the first round.