Historical records state that the first Africans brought to a British North American colony was in late August 1619, at what is now known as Fort Monroe.

Cassie Donegan, a Smithfield native, was the guest reader for Hunt Club Farm’s story time, sharing the spotlight with a mini-highland cow.

The app, called AquaRisk, analyzes public information about pipes and contaminants.

One of Virginia Beach’s local museums is highlighting the role of enslaved people and women in one of Princess Anne County’s biggest landowning families.

“The potential for it to save lives is huge,” said Betsy Sink, battalion chief of EMS operations for the James City County Fire Department.

Operation Foster helps current servicepeople and veterans secure temporary homes for their animals, including reptiles and horses.

Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military to figure out what will happen to the lives they left behind.

If no agreement is reached, some patients could face changes in where they can receive care starting next year.

Mayor Kenny Alexander says the policy preserves time for other resident issues, while critics say it blocks access to leaders.

Hampton-born artist Chris Diont'e inexplicably grew up with a love of the country and horses and, on a whim, started a history project tied to those passions. He discovered his family's unique story.