Newport News superintendent, board members sworn in Newport News Public Schools’ new superintendent George Parker III took his oath of office Tuesday along with two new and two returning School Board members. Parker, who is...
Dailypress Comment this news Haley says U.S. leaving U.N. Human Rights Council because it's 'not worthy of its name' The United States announced Tuesday it was leaving the United Nations' Human Rights Council, with Ambassador Nikki Haley calling it...
Dailypress Comment this news Officials: York County resident killed in vehicle crash A York County resident was killed in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, Virginia State Police said in a news release. George Kemper Hicks, 75, of the 1200 block of...
Dailypress Comment this news Officials: State trooper sustains minor injuries in four-vehicle crash at HRBT A woman has been charged with reckless driving Tuesday after a four-vehicle accident injured a Virginia state trooper, according to officials. The...
Dailypress Comment this news Piggly Wiggly's opening in Newport News comes with hope for longevity Nicole Crutchfield was one of the first people to buy groceries at the Piggly Wiggly in Newport News Tuesday, the first day it had ever been open. She...
Dailypress Comment this news Hampton officials look at work ahead on academies The work being done to transform Hampton’s high schools into smaller pockets of specialized learning is on track, officials said Tuesday during a retreat. The business...
Dailypress Comment this news Former naval secretary to present lecture, book signing at Mariners' Museum The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News hosts a presentation and book signing by former U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Lehman 7 p.m. Thursday. Lehman...
Dailypress Comment this news Chesapeake's Grant Holloway headed to national track championships Track and field is not yet a job for Grant Holloway, and the hurdling/sprinting/long-jumping sensation from the University of Florida by way of Grassfield High ...
Dailypress Comment this news Gov. Northam recalls Virginia National Guard troops from US border due to Trump policy RICHMOND — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he's recalling members of the state's National Guard from the U.S.-Mexico border...
Dailypress Comment this news Virginia DMV introduces new 'REAL ID' credentials Virginia residents will have the option to upgrade their current Virginia driver’s license or identification card to a “REAL ID” beginning Oct. 1 of this year, The Virginia...
Dailypress Comment this news Community notebook: Harvey, Trible to be honored by Peninsula Sports Club The Peninsula Sports Club will host its biggest event of the year, the 69th Annual Headliners Night, on Monday at the Marriott City Center on 740 Town...
Dailypress Comment this news Measures sought to protect tenants from early evictions An initial attempt Tuesday at giving Virginia tenants more time to pay off late rent did not progress beyond a promise from members of the state housing commission to...
Dailypress Comment this news Newport News codes inspectors checking air-conditioning complaints at Aqua Vista apartments Numerous complaints about a lack of air conditioning in a Newport News apartment complex are prompting city codes compliance officials ...
Dailypress Comment this news Police: One man arrested after stabbing in Hampton Monday night Hampton police arrested a man after a verbal altercation resulted in a stabbing Monday night, police said in a release. Anthony Jennings, 58, with a last known...
Dailypress Comment this news Virginia school honoring Confederate general to be renamed for Obama A Virginia city is rebranding its only school named after a Confederate general to honor the United States' first black president. The Richmond...
Dailypress Comment this news Architectural, engineering work funded for new York elementary school York County School Board members are moving forward with plans for the new elementary school slated for the Marquis property in the upper part of the...
Dailypress Comment this news Carolina BBQ in York County closed Carolina BBQ & Seafood Buffet on Route 17 is closed, according to a sign on the door that says the tenant was locked out for “nonpayment rent”. The business, located at 4724 George...
Dailypress Comment this news Man sentenced to 40 years in prison in death of infant daughter A Toano man who entered an Alford plea to murder in the death of his 3-month old daughter was sentenced to 40 years in prison Monday in Williamsburg-James City...
Dailypress Comment this news New Michael Jackson musical is headed to Broadway, written by Lynn Nottage A new biographical, musical inspired by the life of Michael Jackson, is headed to Broadway, with arrival expected in 2020. The playwright Lynn Nottage, ...
Dailypress Comment this news NWS: Peninsula heat advisory in effect 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday The Peninsula and other areas of Virginia will be under a heat advisory effective 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to a report from the National Weather...
Dailypress Comment this news Josh Jackson's status resolved and he remains with Hokies His Virginia Tech future uncertain for more than a week, incumbent quarterback Josh Jackson has been cleared to remain with the program, sources said Tuesday morning...
Dailypress Comment this news Pilots snap three-game slide, pull away in Edenton The Peninsula Pilots snapped a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion Monday night, pounding the host Edenton Steamers 18-4 in North Carolina. The Pilots (9-5), who led...
Dailypress Comment this news Monday's regional sports roundup: Former Jamestown High volleyball star Emma Schriner transfers from Tennessee to Maryland COLLEGES Women's volleyball: Emma Schriner has been added to Maryland's roster for the upcoming ...
Dailypress Comment this news Monday's District 7 Little League roundup: Phoebus advances to championship round in age 8-10 softball Softball: In the District 7 tournament's 8-10 division at York County's complex, Phoebus edged Warwick 11-10 in an...
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