Hokies pull away in second half to beat East Carolina 49-27
Before Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster confronted his players at halftime Saturday, several of the players got together to address a list of first half foibles before the hammer came down on their heads. Read more...
Busch Gardens announces construction of two new rides
Busch Gardens officials on Saturday announced the impending construction of two new rides while details of a major roller coaster to replace the retired Big Bad Wolf remain under wraps. Read more...
Cultural, historical agencies seek World Heritage status for Historic Triangle
— Can the Governor's Palace at Colonial Williamsburg shine in the company of such architectural wonders as the Great Wall of China or the Taj Mahal? Read more...
Early American family regroups in Hampton
The children of one of Hampton's original city fathers are back home this weekend. Read more...
Simpson honored with name change
— Albert Simpson has been a part of the Old North Hampton community since he was a small boy running round on dusty streets in bare feet in the 1930s when chickens clucked in yards and pigs grunted. Read more...
College Boulevard keeps students on right track
—Hampton High School student Deneisha Wagner realized her junior year that a lot of her peers felt just like their parents did when they were in school, that they couldn't go to college because they couldn't afford it. Read more...
Brawl overshadows York's 27-14 win over arch-rival Tabb
There were no dramatics in the York-Tabb football game this time, although there was one huge explosion. Mostly it was a night of unexpected but comprehensive York domination, as the Falcons opened their Bay Rivers District slate on Friday with a 27-14 win over the Tigers. Read more...
Fall foliage forecast: Neither drought nor summer heat expected to totally kill the show
Crispy, brown dogwood leaves with no next-year flower buds are sure signs drought has taken its toll on the tree. Read more...