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A photo of the Norfolk State College band in an undated photo. The award-winning documentary, 'Rise of the Legion,' chronicles the history and national popularity of what is now called the Norfolk State University Marching Spartan Legion.
Courtesy of Adrian Woodard II
Last year, the NSU Marching Spartan Legion celebrated its 50th anniversary. A Norfolk family of producers created a documentary of how it found its storied sound.
First responders block access to Old Dominion University's campus following an on-campus shooting on March 12. One person and the shooter died.
Photo by Yiqing Wang
Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth universities have the highest number of violations, according to Virginia State Police data.
Virginia Wesleyan's Jordan Hall participates in multiple track and field events, but placed in the top 40 in the nation for the long jump.
Photo courtesy of Jordan Hall
Learn more about Virginia Wesleyan University’s Jordan Hall from media partner She Scored Sports.
Lisa Renee Jennings with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation disposes of litter collected along the Lafayette River in Norfolk on March 27, 2026.
Katherine Hafner
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Plastics are always a top source of trash pollution in the bay watershed.
The Historic First Baptist Church on Scotland Street.
Nick McNamara / WHRO
“We want to make it as safe as possible — not only for the congregation members, but the visitors to the church as well,” said Deacon Nat Brown.

Ken Burns presents Henry David Thoreau
A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature—and each other.


 

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