Monarchs Return to Home Field After Season on the Road
Old Dominion baseball team plays first home game at Ellmer Family Baseball Complex since May 2024.
Portsmouth Officer Charged in Waterside Shooting Incident
Woman reported missing in Norfolk found dead
Business
New Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Norfolk's MacArthur Center
Potential fine for tenant raises concerns about the mall's long-term viability.

Norfolk's MacArthur Center Mall to Close and Be Demolished
The 27-year-old downtown mall will shut down by June 30 to make way for redevelopment.
Norfolk's MacArthur Center Mall to Close and Be Demolished
The 27-year-old downtown mall will be redeveloped into a mixed-use project.
Crime
Virginia House Considers $1.3M Payout for Wrongful Incarceration
Lawmakers also reviewing racial slur allegations at high school basketball game in Chesapeake

Two Killed in Separate Norfolk Shootings Over Weekend
Incidents prompt renewed concerns about public safety in the city
Police Identify Man Killed in Norfolk Shooting
Michael J. Spencer died at the scene from a gunshot wound on Saturday morning.
Weather
Norfolk Homeowners Receive $25 Million Grant for Flood Protection
The city's Coastal Storm Risk Management Project will cover the cost of home renovations to protect against coastal flooding.

Dangerous Wind Chills Forecast Across Hampton Roads
Powerful winds and freezing temperatures raise risk of frostbite and hypothermia this Saturday
Chesapeake Townhouse Fire Displaces Family, Dog Rescued
Crews quickly controlled the blaze, but the home was left uninhabitable.
Lifestyle
New Norfolk Schools Leader Promises Proud Schools for Students
Jeff Rose, the new superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools, vows to create conditions for students and parents to be proud of their schools.

Norfolk Schools Unveil Consolidation and Budget Plans
Interim superintendent presents proposal to close 9 schools and increase funding for employee compensation, recruitment, maintenance, and safety.
Longtime Educator Bonny Faye Sims Passes Away at 79
Sims dedicated over 35 years to teaching and supporting military families in Virginia
Health
Nurses Deserve More Appreciation for In-Person Care
As the nursing shortage deepens, those on the job deserve our gratitude for their human touch, a Norfolk resident argues.

Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed, Affecting Patient Care
Hospitals nationwide struggle with boarding issues and lack of available beds
Hospitals Prepare for Busy Weekend Amid Snowstorm
Staff ready to handle increase in weather-related injuries and illnesses