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13 Va. localities sign agreements with ICE

Immigration · Portsmouth

13 Va. localities sign agreements with ICE

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A handful of Virginia's 133 localities have agreed to work with federal immigration enforcement. Several more, including the Portsmouth Sheriff's Office, are in the process of signing similar agreements, according to documents from the Department of Homeland Security.See the Story

Teen hurt in shooting on Maple Avenue in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth

Teen hurt in shooting on Maple Avenue in Portsmouth

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A shooting sent a teen boy to the hospital Sunday night in Portsmouth.Police said it happened around 9:30 p.m. on Maple Avenue. That's north of Duke Street, between Elm and Effingham Avenue.Authorities said the boy was taken to the hospital, but they did not have any details on the severity of his injuries.It comes after four people, including two teens, were shot at a graduation party in the Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth Saturday night. …See the Story

Elizabeth River Project loses $75k federal grant, leaders look for next steps

Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth

Elizabeth River Project loses $75k federal grant, leaders look for next steps

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The Elizabeth River Project lost its $75,000 federal education grant in an unexpected setback that project leaders say will affect environmental education programs for hundreds of Portsmouth students."We received an email and it said effective today, this grant is terminated," said Lacy Shirey, executive director for the Elizabeth River Project.Shirey said the organization received an email on May 5. The $75,000 grant was tied to the National Oc…See the Story

Leadership Transition at Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command Strengthens Global Readiness

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 6, 2025) – The Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC) and Defense Centers for Public Health – Portsmouth (DCPH-P) marked a pivotal leadership transition as Capt. Darryl Arfsten assumed command from Capt. Marion Gregg during a time-honored change of command ceremony held aboard Hampton Roads—Portsmouth Annex, June 6.Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth Read Article

Dedicated women's imaging center opens in Portsmouth

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Bon Secours Women's Imaging Center in the Elmhurst Square Shopping Center is now open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony and several speeches Tuesday.The center provides a range of services, including mammography, breast ultrasound, breast biopsy, and bone density testing. City leaders noted that it is the first dedicated women's imaging center in Portsmouth.Alayna Johnson, director of imaging for Bon Secours Hampton Roads, highlighted the …Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth Read Article

New owner of Portsmouth events venue once went to school there. It was bought at auction.

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Giovanni Donatelli, founder and CEO of Virginia Beach-based The Language Group, bought the Cambridge Hall building in Portsmouth at auction. He used to go to school there.Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth Read Article

DeLong Co. breaks ground on major agricultural export facility in Portsmouth

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The DeLong Company broke ground on its Agricultural Intermodal Export Facility on Thursday. The project will feature 15,000 metric tons of storage capacity, as well as infrastructure for truck and rail transport. It is expected to handle between 15,000 and 20,000 containers annually, primarily filled with grain products like soybeans. It will have the capability to receive unit trains and transload products into containers for export.Company lea…Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth See the Story

Paul C. Butler Jr.

Paul Carraway Butler Jr. (Peter), of Portsmouth, Va., died peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth Read Article

Paul C. Butler Jr.

Paul Carraway Butler Jr. (Peter), of Portsmouth, Va., died peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth Read Article

Police Help Troubled Trespasser Seek VA Treatment But…

We’ve been reporting on a series of troubling trespassing incidents involving John Holman Jr., a man with aPortsmouth, United States · Portsmouth Read Article

Portsmouth names Innovation District "the LINC," linking past and future

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The city of Portsmouth is honoring its history and looking to the future with a new name for the Innovation District. Mayor Shannon Glover announced the Innovation District has been named "the LINC" at this year's State of the City address."The LINC will connect people, ideas, and industries, and two major economic centers," Glover said. "Imagine a place where young artists, artisans and musicians can find affordable studio space, where you can …Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth Read Article

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