Virginia’s ‘Long Bridge’ project to require five-hour midday work window

A rendering of the new Long Bridge across the Potomac River, as shown in a Virginia Passenger Rail Authority video. VPRA WASHINGTON — Starting early next January, no freight or passenger trains will be scheduled to cross the Potomac River between...

Norfolk, Virginia, floods at high tide on Sunday as a nor'easter's powerful winds shove more water than normal onto land.

An impactful nor’easter is unleashing damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and coastal flooding as it tracks up the mid-Atlantic coast. The storm is packing a serious punch as it slowly moves north and disrupts air travel at major Northeast airports...

Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Back on Top, Dominate Virginia Beach Cup to End Title Drought in Style

(From left to right): Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright finished on top of the podium at the Virginia Beach Cup. Photo: PPA Tour In what was a truly clinical performance, Waters and Bright - the top seeds - got going from the onset of the final as...

Major storm brings high winds and travel chaos

A powerful and dangerous nor’easter is hammering the Atlantic states today, bringing heavy rain, coastal flooding, and wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour. (CNN)- A powerful and dangerous nor’easter is hammering the Atlantic states today,...

October nor'easter impacts Norfolk and Virginia Beach

Heavy winds gusts led to impassible roads in Norfolk, and a flooded restaurant in Virginia Beach. NORFOLK, Va. — Significant coastal and tidal flooding in Norfolk and Virginia Beach Sunday were the result of a nor'easter. In the Mermaid City,...

Stanford Takes Down No. 1 Virginia

STANFORD, Calif. – In a battle of top-five teams, No. 3 Stanford (11-1-1, 5-0-1 ACC) came out victorious with a 2-1 win over No. 1 Virginia (10-1-2, 4-1-1 ACC) on Sunday from a sold-out Cagan Stadium. The ranked-victory was the third of the season...

Top picks: Scenic fall drives in Southwest Virginia

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – John Seiler, professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech, shares some of his go-to fall drives for checking out the...

Migrating with the monarchs: How Virginia Tech’s class of 2029 has settled in

From August to October, a strong correlation lies between monarch butterflies and freshmen Hokies. While one group moves to college and another flies south for the winter, they are both experiencing a main event in their lives — migration. Walking...

Anna Leigh Waters, Chris Haworth shine at rainy PPA Virginia Beach Cup, which will finish Monday

Anna Leigh Waters reigned amid the rain, though Chris Haworth established himself as a major force on Championship Sunday at the Professional Pickleball Association’s Virginia Beach Cup. The nor’easter that pummeled the East Coast forced the...

Virginia Beach lawmaker seeks change to protect rural land below ‘Blue Line’

VIRGINIA BEACH — A state delegate who wants to protect Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry is the initiator of a proposed city charter amendment under consideration by City Council this month. Del. Barry Knight, a retired hog farmer in...

Virginia State Police trooper seriously injured in crash along U.S. 29

A Virginia State Police trooper was seriously injured Saturday afternoon in Pittsylvania County while assisting a disabled tractor-trailer. According to a press release issued by Virginia State Police Sgt. Richard C. Garletts, two troopers...

Virginia State Police struck while assisting a disabled vehicle

At approximately 2:04 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, two Virginia State Police Troopers assigned to Pittsylvania County were stopped on southbound side of U.S. Highway 29 assisting with a disabled tractor trailer. The troopers were outside of...

This Scenic Virginia Town Is The Perfect Place To Hop On (Or Off) The Blue Ridge Parkway

There’s a lot to love about Bedford, Virginia, including a national war memorial, a sublime state park, classic vintage shopping, world-renowned disc golf, and nearly a dozen wineries and breweries with outdoor patios that let you sip the day...

Coastal storm brings rain, wind & flooding to Norfolk, Virginia Beach

NORFOLK, Va. — A strong coastal storm is lashing Hampton Roads Sunday with gusty winds, steady rain, and widespread flooding in low-lying neighborhoods across Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The National Weather Service says northeast winds between 25...

A nor'easter is unleashing damage up the East Coast — and the worst is still to come The storm is packing a serious punch as it slowly moves north and threatens to disrupt air travel at major Northeast airports. Read More »

An impactful nor’easter is strengthening and unleashing damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and coastal flooding as it tracks up the mid-Atlantic coast. The storm is packing a serious punch as it slowly moves north and disrupts air travel at major...

Virginia trooper seriously injured after patrol car struck in Pittsylvania County

A Virginia State Police trooper suffered serious injuries after a vehicle accident. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — A Virginia State Police trooper has serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsylvania County Saturday afternoon. It...

Flights grounded & delayed across major US travel hubs as shutdown and weather warnings spark chaos over holiday weekend

TRAVEL chaos has ensued across the country as a series of weather warnings are in force, grounding and delaying flights and other public transportation. The situation is compounded by staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown that began...

Severe Nor'easter threatens east coast with damaging winds, flooding, and air travel disruptions

A powerful nor’easter is battering the East Coast this weekend, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and dangerous coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England. The slow-moving storm is threatening homes, roadways, and air travel, with its...

UNC field hockey scores late, downs second ranked Virginia

Carolina field hockey continues to win against quality opponents, notching a 1-0 win against the second-ranked Virginia Cavaliers on Friday night in Charlottesville. This is the Tar Heels’ fifth win this season against teams ranked in the top 15....

Affordability, health care access, education support top of mind in Virginia House District 89

Affordability, health care access, and adequate resources for the region are among the top issues for the candidates in one of Virginia’s most competitive House races. The District 89 seat is up for grabs in November. Republican incumbent...