The Virginian-Pilot

31/12/2025

No. 12 Virginia Wesleyan had an opportunity to post a signature victory Tuesday, but ran into a buzzsaw in No. 5 Mary Washington.

Kye Robinson scored 29 points on 10-of-13 shooting to lead the Eagles.

31/12/2025

William & Mary cornerback Jalen Jones, a Chesapeake native and former Deep Creek High star, has accepted an invitation to the American Bowl, which will be held on Jan. 22.

In other region/state news, Old Dominion defensive lineman Ricardo Williams Jr. announced Tuesday on social media that he is declaring for the NFL draft.

31/12/2025

William “Bill” Massey took the helm at the Peninsula Agency on Aging half his life ago. Now, he retires at 83 years old.

Bill Massey, a servant leader who aged gracefully as CEO of the Peninsula Agency on Aging, will retire on Dec. 31 after 41 years. He is 83 years old.

31/12/2025

American Airlines plans to offer up to three daily Norfolk to Chicago flights starting in February.

American Airlines plans to offer three flights a day from Norfolk to Chicago O’Hare starting in February.

31/12/2025

Column: I am writing this column publicly to congratulate my students, and to remind our community that the immigrants I teach every day reflect the true character of America.

I spend my days with immigrants who are working toward education, opportunity and a better future for their families, ESL instructor Clark Murphy writes in a guest column.

31/12/2025

Amazon contract drivers have had more than double the rate of safety violations than that of other package delivery carriers. Now, the company is facing a $20 million lawsuit.

A Smithfield woman is suing Amazon and its local delivery partner for 200 million dollars, claiming that the pressures the e-commerce giant places on its delivery drivers caused a 2022 crash that l…

31/12/2025

A familiar face from Portsmouth City Council is throwing her hat back in the ring for next year’s November election after an unsuccessful mayoral campaign.

Lisa Lucas-Burke, who unsuccessfully challenged Mayor Shannon Glover in last year’s mayoral election, has announced a bid to take back her seat on the city council next year. She was first el…

30/12/2025

The rideshare app, in partnership with Drive Safe Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, is offering $15 off all rides on New Year's Eve, if you enter the promo code in the app.

30/12/2025

Funny Bone Comedy Club is set to reopen Friday in Virginia Beach’s Pembroke Square with a slate of well-known acts scheduled this year including Marlon Wayans, Jeff Arcuri, Desi Banks, T.J. Miller and Kam Patterson.

The two next-door entertainment venues — connected on the interior — are part of the Pembroke Mall redevelopment project.

30/12/2025

Virginia is the latest in a series of lawsuits from the Trump administration aimed at blocking states from extending tuition benefits to immigrants without legal status.

In its complaint, the Justice Department argued a provision illegally favors immigrants living in Virginia without permanent legal status over U.S. citizens who reside outside the state and would n…

30/12/2025

William J. Martin, director of the Valentine Museum which tells the history of Richmond, was struck by a car Saturday and died Sunday.

Longtime head William Martin is credited with turning the museum around and facing tough historical issues.

30/12/2025

The special prosecutor appointed to investigate the handling of incoming attorney general Jay Jones’ 2022 speeding ticket found that the course of Jones' case was lawful and that records from his previous court dates do not specify the need for any further action. (Link in comments)