Sheetz coming to Hampton Roads for first time, eyeing Smithfield spot The Pennsylvania-based chain is eyeing a 7.35-acre site in Smithfield on Benns Church Boulevard near the Sherwin-Williams paint store and the town line.
It’s a boy — a big boy. Newborn shatters Newport News hospital’s birthweight record. By Sandra J. Pennecke July 26, 2025 at 7:14 p.m. Baby Rhys' parents were delighted to celebrate the birth of their new son, but they...
Hampton’s Mango Mangeaux to close Phoebus restaurant after 10 years By Sandra J. Pennecke July 25, 2025 at 2:50 p.m. Starting in August, customers will see a streamlined menu and monthly countdown specials.
Amid federal cuts, WHRO looks to the future of public broadcasting in Hampton Roads By Sandra J. Pennecke July 22, 2025 at 4:28 p.m. Congress approved rescinding $1.1 billion in funding slated for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over...
Hampton Roads used cars are getting more expensive as dealers adjust By Sandra J. Pennecke July 25, 2025 at 4:01 p.m. It's pretty simple, said Steven McDonald, co-owner of Trinity Pre-Owned Auto Sales in Norfolk. As...
Australian firm establishes U.S. subsidiary in Norfolk, aiming to bolster global defense By Sandra J. Pennecke July 18, 2025 at 4:53 p.m. The family-owned company established its subsidiary, Hofmann Engineering Defense, in April in space shared with...
After 90 years in Norfolk, Paramount Sleep’s old ways made for high-end mattress market By Lee Belote July 23, 2025 at 3:01 p.m. “We look forward to another 90 years of using time-honored and proven business practices that...
Newport News film and performing arts studio provides classes, production space By Susan Smigielski Acker July 24, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. The Newport News studio, which opened last fall, offers a green screen-equipped film room and...