Wheelabrator trash plant closes as regional waste authority pushes for new solutions
The WIN Waste plant, formerly known as the Wheelabrator facility, in Portsmouth closed this week, and will be demolished over the next several months.
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth hit with fines totaling $545,000 for series of violations
Rivers Casino Portsmouth has again agreed to pay a hefty fine following a slew of violations the Virginia Lottery spotted last year and earlier this year.
Here’s who is on the ballot in the Chesapeake November 2024 elections
In Chesapeake, voters will elect three City Council members, four school board members and the mayor in the November 2024 general election.
Who’s on the ballot in Portsmouth in the November 2024 election
In Portsmouth, voters will elect three City Council members, five school board members, and the mayor in the November general election.
‘One room, a whole lot of love’: Historic segregation-era Cornland School restored as museum in Chesapeake
Local and state elected leaders, alumni, community members and several dozens of others met near the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp in the historic village Saturday to celebrate the...
Boost in state, federal funding will expedite new school, capital projects in Chesapeake
Chesapeake City Council at Tuesday's meeting approved a slew of amendments to the fiscal 2025 budget, primarily increasing funding for capital improvement projects addressing infrastructure, enhanced connectivity and walkability and...
Trump rally could bring thousands to Chesapeake Friday, along with traffic and road closures
Chesapeake officials are warning residents to prepare for heavy traffic congestion and certain road closures Friday when former President Donald Trump comes to town for a campaign rally.
Chesapeake appoints permanent auditor 3 years after predecessor’s retirement
Chesapeake City Council has appointed Darren Padilla as the city's new permanent city auditor three years after her predecessor's retirement.
Portsmouth has paid nearly $900,000 in severance to departing employees over last 5 years
Records obtained by The Virginian-Pilot from a Freedom of Information Act request show Portsmouth has authorized $896,318 in severance payouts to 11 top city employees who have parted ways with...
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Train derails in southern Chesapeake, prompting indefinite closure
The rail line will be out of service for an unknown duration while the incident is mitigated and repairs are made to the rail.