Executive editor

Kris Worrell

Kris Worrell is the executive editor of The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press. She’s the former executive editor and vice president of news for The Press of Atlantic City in New Jersey. She graduated from Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach.

The beef sliders with cheddar cheese and sweet potato fries as well as the Southwestern Black Bean Burger with regular fries hit the spot during a recent visit to Three Notch’d Brewery and Craft Kitchen in Virginia Beach.

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Restaurants, Food and Drink |
Order Up: Three Notch’d Brewery and Craft Kitchen in Virginia Beach hits the spot

July 1, 2024 at 4:49 p.m.

The beef sliders with cheddar cheese and sweet potato fries as well as the Southwestern Black Bean Burger with regular fries hit the spot during a recent visit to Three...

"Shots Fired: Combatting a culture of gun violence in Hampton Roads" will explore why gun violence is so prevalent in Hampton Roads and what can be done about it.

Crime and Public Safety |
Editor’s note: Why we began a long-term series on gun violence

June 2, 2024 at 6:39 a.m.

"Shots Fired: Combatting a culture of gun violence in Hampton Roads" will explore why gun violence is so prevalent in Hampton Roads and what can be done about it.

Taylor Swift's concert film, which was scheduled for release on Friday, came out a day early because of unprecedented demand.

Entertainment |
Swifties turn out as ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie’ hits Hampton Roads theaters

October 13, 2023 at 5:25 p.m.

Taylor Swift's concert film, which was scheduled for release on Friday, came out a day early because of unprecedented demand.

Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press corrections policy

June 1, 2023 at 3:11 a.m.

We have updated our corrections policy to help us be more transparent when we make mistakes and to standardize how we write and publish corrections. We are dedicated to reporting...

From the editor: Changes to our comics pages

March 6, 2023 at 4:01 p.m.

A new Sunday comic strip, Bound & Gagged, started over the weekend. It replaces Mt. Pleasant, which is ending. Bound & Gagged uses silly sight gags to turn everyday occurrences...

Editor’s note: Virginia Media to drop Dilbert after creator’s racist remarks

February 27, 2023 at 11:07 p.m.

The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press will stop publishing the Dilbert comic strip due to racist remarks by creator Scott Adams. We do not tolerate such remarks. Like other news organizations...

Note to readers: Here’s what to expect from The Pilot and Daily Press on Election Day

November 3, 2020 at 7:06 p.m.

We all know Tuesday's election is far from ordinary, both in its importance and level of participation. Across the nation and here in Virginia, we've already seen unprecedented turnout. More...

Local News |
Editor’s note: Virginian-Pilot, Daily Press to capitalize “Black”

March 13, 2024 at 9:52 a.m.

Effective today, Virginia Media publications will capitalize the "B" in black when referring to people. We are making this change because "Black," in this case, means an ethnic identity. Virginia...

Ping pong tables, pica poles and precious memories: Moving out of our Brambleton Avenue building while preserving the past

May 2, 2020 at 7:08 p.m.

Moving out of The Virginian-Pilot building on Brambleton Avenue in Norfolk has been like organizing a huge, strange yard sale for a family with extremely eclectic taste and a hoarder's...

From the editor: Thank you for supporting us during the coronavirus epidemic

April 5, 2020 at 11:17 p.m.

Sports reporter Larry Rubama wrote about the Lakeland boys basketball team, sidelined for the rest of the season, handing out lunches to kids in underserved neighborhoods. Jeff Hampton, our North...

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