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First frost advisory of the season issued for Suffolk, western Tidewater Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The National Weather Service has issued the first frost advisory of the season for Suffolk and the western Tidewater region. Temperatures as low as 33 degrees are expected from Suffolk to Brunswick County, extending north to Petersburg and south to Windsor, North Carolina, though “patchy frost” is expected beyond the localities specified in the advisory. The advisory will remain in effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Correction for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Original
Correction: Due to source error, an article published on page 2 of the Nov. 6 edition entitled “Hampton Roads IMAX screen to show Hollywood film” and an article published on page 1 of the Aug. 17 edition entitled “Hollywood on hold” incorrectly stated that the Virginia Air & Space Science Center’s theater can show films in 70mm analog IMAX film. The theater previously was able to do so, but now uses digital projection IMAX.
Correction for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Follow Correction for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Gavin Stone, The Virginian-Pilot Fri, November 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM EST Correction: Due to source error, an article published on page 2 of the Nov. 6 edition entitled "Hampton Roads IMAX screen to show Hollywood film" and an article published on page 1 of the Aug. 17 edition entitled "Hollywood on hold" incorrectly stated that the Virginia Air & Space Science Center's theater can show films in 70mm analog IMAX film.
For the first time in years, this 70 mm IMAX screen in Hampton Roads will show a Hollywood film Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The largest IMAX screen in Hampton Roads will show a Hollywood movie for the first time in more than nine years as the Virginia Air & Space Science Center considers making mainstream movies a regular part of its offerings again. The science center will show “Dune: Part 3” in 70 mm IMAX for four weeks alongside its regular educational programming starting Dec. 18 with an advanced screening on Dec.
Hampton Roads aviation leaders laying groundwork for international flights from Norfolk Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hampton Roads aviation leaders and local officials met at the State of the Airports conference Wednesday to discuss ways they can collaborate to promote the region as a whole in the hopes of bringing international flights to the Norfolk International Airport and attracting new investments along the way.
Virginia Beach election board votes to deny DOJ election monitors
NORFOLK, Va. - Virginia Beach's Electoral Board voted unanimously Friday to deny all neutral observers access inside of polling locations. The three-person board had received requests from both the U.S. Department of Justice and the NAACP.
DOJ wants to send election monitors to Virginia Beach Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Department of Justice requested to send election monitors to polling locations in four Virginia localities, including Virginia Beach. The DOJ has requested to send election monitors to polling locations in Fairfax County, Charlottesville and Prince William County, along with Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Department of Elections.
Virginia Beach election board votes to deny DOJ election monitors
NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia Beach’s Electoral Board voted unanimously Friday to deny all neutral observers access inside of polling locations. The three-person board had received requests from both the U.S. Department of Justice and the NAACP. But both the DOJ and the NAACP observers will be allowed outside of polling locations, as long as they stay beyond 40 feet like any other group, said Nanette Miller, the board’s chair.
Man guilty on all counts in Norfolk murder-for-hire scheme to kill mother of his son Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Antwan Hue. (Norfolk City Jail) A jury found Antwan Hue guilty on all counts Wednesday related to his role in a murder-for-hire scheme to kill the mother of his son in Norfolk in 2016, bringing to an end a five-year legal battle that might never have happened were it not for a few chance pieces of evidence falling into place.
Navy mother killed in murder-for-hire scheme by son’s father, prosecutors say Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The shocking murder of a Navy veteran and mother of two in front of her 9-year-old son in 2016 was related to an international cocaine trafficking operation involving the boy’s father, according to federal prosecutors. Antwan Hue, 43, is charged along with four others in a conspiracy to kill 38-year-old Charlene Ryals at her Norfolk home on Dec. 4, 2016.
No more weekend HRBT closures needed, VDOT says Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Crews completed the repaving work on both directions of the existing Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel on Sunday, ending the need for additional lengthy lane closures. The Virginia Department of Transportation closed the westbound lanes of HRBT for 25 hours the weekend of Oct.
No more weekend HRBT closures needed, VDOT says
Follow No more weekend HRBT closures needed, VDOT says Gavin Stone, The Virginian-Pilot Mon, October 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM EDT No more weekend HRBT closures needed, VDOT says Crews completed the repaving work on both directions of the existing Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel on Sunday, ending the need for additional lengthy lane closures. The Virginia Department of Transportation closed the westbound lanes of HRBT for 25 hours the weekend of Oct.
Widespread Hampton Roads power outages caused by … salt
The widespread power outages across Hampton Roads earlier this month caused by salt buildup on electrical infrastructure caught many in the region by surprise — including the National Weather Service — but it is a fairly common problem for utility providers. kAm%96C6 H6C6 23@FE cd[___ @FE286D 2D 2 5:C64E C6DF=E @7 D2=E 3F:=5FA @G6C E96 4@FCD6 @7 2 DE@C> E92E 9:E ':C8:?:2 E96 7:CDE H66<6?5 ~4E@36C[ 244@C5:?8 E@ s@>:?:@?
Ten Top to close longtime Ghent location, merge with North Colley spot Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Ten Top, a Norfolk restaurant staple regularly listed among locals’ favorites, will be leaving its longtime location off Colley Avenue at the end of the year. After more than 20 years at a location on Shirley Avenue across the street from the Naro theater, The Ten Top will move operations to the restaurant’s Ten Top Market location at the north end of Colley Avenue. That location — across from Elation Brewing — opened in November 2025.
Public input sought on plans to address train crossing delays Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hampton Roads transportation leaders are looking for feedback on a study of the railroad crossings causing the most traffic impacts before they move forward on seeking funding to address the issues. Long delays at railroad crossings have been a recurring problem. There are 619 crossings — most are in South Hampton Roads.
VA: Free public transportation rides to be offered on Election Day
VA: Free public transportation rides to be offered on Election Day All forms of public transit in Hampton Roads will be free on Election Day, easing the path to in-person voting. All forms of public transit in Hampton Roads will be free on Election Day, easing the path to in-person voting. On Nov. 3, passengers will not be charged fares to ride Hampton Roads Transit buses, Paratransit, OnDemand Ridesharing or The Tide light rail, HRT announced this week.
Smithfield volunteer firefighter charged with DUI after fire engine wreck Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A volunteer firefighter in Smithfield has been charged with driving a fire engine while intoxicated after flipping the truck onto its roof while responding to a call. The Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department received a report of a possible structure fire on Lakeview Cove at about 10:51 p.m. on Sept. 21.
Free public transportation rides to be offered on Election Day Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... All forms of public transit in Hampton Roads will be free on Election Day, easing the path to in-person voting. On Nov. 3, passengers will not be charged fares to ride Hampton Roads Transit buses, Paratransit, OnDemand Ridesharing or The Tide light rail, HRT announced this week. The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority and Suffolk Transit will also not charge passengers for rides on Election Day.
Widespread Hampton Roads power outages were caused by … salt? Wait, what?
The widespread power outages across Hampton Roads over the weekend caused by salt buildup on electrical infrastructure caught many in the region by surprise — including the National Weather Service — but it is a fairly common problem for utility providers. kAm%96C6 H6C6 23@FE cd[___@FE286D 2D 2 5:C64E C6DF=E @7 D2=E 3F:=5FA @G6C E96 4@FCD6 @7 E96 DE@C>[ 244@C5:?8 E@ s@>:?:@?
Widespread Hampton Roads power outages were caused by … salt? Wait, what? Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The widespread power outages across Hampton Roads this weekend caused by salt buildup on electrical infrastructure caught many in the region by surprise — including the National Weather Service — but it is a fairly common problem for utility providers.
2 shifts at Newport News shipyard told not to report to work after power outage Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A power outage caused by salt buildup early Monday morning triggered a power outage that impacted about 6,000 Dominion Energy customers on the Peninsula, including at Newport News Shipbuilding. Power was restored to all but 124 customers as of 10 a.m., according to a spokesperson for Dominion.
4 Virginia Beach students taken to hospital after school bus collides with vehicle Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Four Virginia Beach students were taken to a local hospital Friday morning after a school bus collided with another vehicle. First responders received a report of a crash at 7:27 a.m. in the 3400 block of Princess Anne Road. The bus was carrying 27 students to school at the time of the wreck, according to police. EMS transported four of the students to a hospital for treatment.
Free book deliveries with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to resume in Chesapeake after ‘generous’ donation Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Nearly 3,000 children in Chesapeake will again receive monthly deliveries of free books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library thanks to a “very generous” donation. The Chesapeake Public Library Foundation has been a local partner with the Imagination Library since 2021 and has provided 139,257 books to more than 9,000 children through the program, but the deliveries stopped in May after funding ran out.
Norfolk woman, an Army captain, dies on deployment, family says
NORFOLK — A 37-year-old Norfolk woman died last week after suffering a sudden medical issue during a flight to Saudi Arabia while on active duty with the U.S. Army. kAmr2AE] q:2?42 (:=<6CD@? 5:65 $6AE] `g 7C@> 2 “4@C@?2CJ :DDF6[” 244@C5:?8 E@ 96C 3C@E96C[ %C@J (:=<6CD@? xx[ H9@ DA@<6 E@ pC>J :?G6DE:82E@CD 27E6C 96C 562E9] $96 :D E96 `hE9 D6CG:46 >6>36C E@ 5:6 H9:=6 56A=@J65 E@ DFAA@CE E96 @?8@:?8 H2C H:E9 xC2?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^542D]5>54]@D5]>:=^542D^4@?7=:4Er2DF2=E:6D^@@Qm!6?E28@?
Norfolk woman, an Army captain, dies on deployment, family says Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A 37-year-old Norfolk woman died last week after suffering a sudden medical issue during a flight to Saudi Arabia while on active duty with the U.S. Army. Capt. Bianca Wilkerson died Sept. 18 from a “coronary issue,” according to her brother, Troy Wilkerson II, who spoke to Army investigators after her death. She is the 19th service member to die while deployed to support the ongoing war with Iran, according to Pentagon data.
High tides across Hampton Roads expected to be ‘pretty rough’ in next days Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... All of Hampton Roads is under a coastal flood warning until Friday morning as the region continues to feel the effects of a nor’easter. The National Weather Service issued the warning early Wednesday morning and it includes the Eastern Shore up to Ocean City as well as all other areas along the southern Chesapeake Bay.
Retired Army general files federal lawsuit against Virginia sheriff in hunting dispute
NORFOLK, Va. - A retired general is suing the Gloucester (Va.) County sheriff in federal court alleging that by allowing hunters and their dogs to enter his property without penalty despite "no trespassing" signage, the sheriff is violating the Fifth and 14th amendments.
Retired Army general files federal lawsuit against Virginia sheriff in hunting dispute
NORFOLK, Va. - A retired general is suing the Gloucester (Va.) County sheriff in federal court alleging that by allowing hunters and their dogs to enter his property without penalty despite "no trespassing" signage, the sheriff is violating the Fifth and 14th amendments.
Nor’easter likely to bring major flooding to Hampton Roads this week
Nor’easter likely to bring major flooding to Hampton Roads this week Gavin Stone, The Virginian-Pilot Tue, September 22, 2026 at 10:41 AM EDT Major flooding is expected in vulnerable areas across Hampton Roads starting Wednesday evening and continuing into Thursday due to a nor'easter developing off the coast that likely will make for a wet week.
Nor’easter likely to bring major flooding to Hampton Roads this week
Major flooding is expected in vulnerable areas across Hampton Roads starting Wednesday evening and continuing into Thursday due to a nor’easter developing off the coast, which will likely make for a wet week. kAm%:56D H:== 368:? E@ :?4C62D6 %F6D52J ?:89E[ 42FD:?8 >:?@C 7=@@5:?8[ 3FE E92E’D 6IA64E65 E@ :?4C62D6 3J 9:89 E:56 (65?6D52J ?:89E E@ >2;@C 7=@@5:?8 H:E9 :?F?52E:@? =6G6=D @7 a\b 766E :? 2C62D :?4=F5:?8 E96 ~462?7C@?E[ ~462?
Nor’easter likely to bring major flooding to Hampton Roads this week Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Major flooding is expected in vulnerable areas across Hampton Roads starting Wednesday evening and continuing into Thursday due to a nor’easter developing off the coast that likely will make for a wet week.
Retired Army general files federal lawsuit against Gloucester sheriff in hunting dispute
A retired general is suing the Gloucester County sheriff in federal court alleging that by allowing hunters and their dogs to enter his property without penalty despite “no trespassing” signage, the sheriff is violating the Fifth and 14th amendments. kAm%96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^A24:7:4=682=]@C8^HA\4@?E6?E^FA=@25D^a_ae^_h^u2CC:D\G]\(2CC6?0!{u\r@>A=2:?E0h]c]ae]A57Qm4@>A=2:?Ek^2m 7:=65 E9:D >@?E9 :? E96 t2DE6C? s:DEC:4E @7 ':C8:?:2 A@:?ED E@ C6A62E65 :?DE2?46D D:?46 a_a_ :?
Retired Army general files federal lawsuit against Gloucester sheriff in hunting dispute Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A retired general is suing the Gloucester County sheriff in federal court alleging that by allowing hunters and their dogs to enter his property without penalty despite “no trespassing” signage, the sheriff is violating the Fifth and 14th amendments.
Officials break ground on new I-64 express lanes in Norfolk Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Local and state officials on Friday broke ground on the final segment of the 45-mile Hampton Roads Express Lane project aimed at reducing traffic congestion along Interstate 64.
Norfolk urges residents, businesses to cut water use
The city of Norfolk is urging residents and businesses to reduce nonessential water use, saying its reservoirs are low amid ongoing drought conditions despite recent rain. kAm}@C7@=<’D s6A2CE>6?E @7 &E:=:E:6D 92D >@G65 E96 4:EJ E@ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^=:3C2CJ]>F?:4@56]4@>^G2^?@C7@=<^4@56D^4@560@70@C5:?2?46Dn?@56x5lr~rx0rwce]`(p$&0p#%'x(pr~Qmr@?5:E:@? ak^2m[ H9:49 4:EJ 4@56 567:?6D 2D H96? “G6CJ =:>:E65 DFAA=:6D @7 H2E6C 2C6 2G2:=23=6]” x?
Norfolk urges residents, businesses to cut water use Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The City of Norfolk is urging residents and businesses to reduce nonessential water use, saying its reservoirs are low amid ongoing drought conditions despite recent rain. Norfolk’s Department of Utilities has moved the city to Condition 2, which city code defines as when “very limited supplies of water are available.” In a Facebook post Thursday evening, the city summarized the nonessential water uses that it’s asking residents to reduce.
Booster for Gloucester High’s football team charged with embezzlement Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The former event coordinator for the Dukes Touchdown Club, a nonprofit that supports the Gloucester High School football team and cheerleaders, was indicted for embezzling from the club and arrested Tuesday afternoon. Shannon Roane, 57, is charged with six felony counts of embezzling more than $1,000 and one felony count each of forgery and making false statements to obtain property or credit.
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