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May 16, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

The USS Gerald R. Ford strike group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday, May...

Keyshawn Davis celebrates after his a welterweight boxing match against Nahir Albright at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on May 16, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Norfolk’s Davis brothers win their bouts at Scope

May 17, 2026 at 1:05 a.m.

Norfolk brothers Keyshawn, Kelvin and Keon Davis fought boxing matches at Scope Arena in Norfolk,...

TV host Dylan Dreyer poses for photos with fans before hosting the "3rd Hour of Today" live from Williamsburg, Va., on May 15, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Williamsburg hosts ‘3rd Hour of Today’

May 15, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Williamsburg hosted NBC’s morning news program, "3rd Hour of Today," on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Aaron Healy works on the carburetor of a go-kart in the garage at the far end of Motor World where a team keeps the motors running. As seen Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Keeping the motors running at Virginia Beach’s Motor World

By Stephen Katz

May 13, 2026 at 9:43 a.m.

A look behind the tracks and attractions of Virginia Beach's Motor World.

Nansemond-Suffolk's Kasey Roundtree is checked by Norfolk Collegiate's Kylie Lorson during the second half in the girls lacrosse TCIS quarterfinals at Norfolk Collegiate in Norfolk, Va., on May 5, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Nansemond-Suffolk tops Norfolk Collegiate, 17–4, in TCIS quarterfinal

May 5, 2026 at 8:25 p.m.

Nansemond-Suffolk defeated Norfolk Collegiate 17–4 in the TCIS girls lacrosse quarterfinals on May 5, 2026,...

Cox’s Nate White celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against Kellam at Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Va., on April 28, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Kellam boys and girls soccer visit Cox

April 28, 2026 at 11:17 p.m.

Kellam’s girls soccer team defeated Cox 4–0, while Cox’s boys team edged Kellam 1–0 in...

Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform at the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena in Norfolk on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: 2026 Virginia International Tattoo

April 17, 2026 at 10:13 p.m.

The 2026 Virginia International Tattoo hosted more than 800 performers from around the world including...

Old Dominion Monarchs running back Maurki James (5) is tackled by Old Dominion Monarchs cornerback Shaq Leaks (30) during the ODU football spring game at S.B. Ballard Stadium Norfolk, Va., on April 17, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU football spring game

April 18, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

The Old Dominion Monarchs held their annual spring football game at S.B. Ballard Stadium Norfolk,...

Norfolk State’s Tyrone Jackson is tackled by Miguel Rijo during the spring game at Dick Price Stadium in Norfolk Va., on April 11, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Norfolk State football spring game

April 11, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

Michael Vick led the Norfolk State Spartan football team in their spring game at Dick...

Brittany Sorrentini holds her cat named Isla during “Take Meow to the Ball Park” before the game between the Norfolk Tides and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Harbor Park in Norfolk Va., on April 8, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Tides fall to Jumbo Shrimp 7-1 in 11 innings

April 9, 2026 at 7:32 a.m.

The Norfolk Tides lost to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 7-1 in 11 innings during the...

Norfolk Admirals forward Brady Fleurent (94) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal during overtime against the Adirondack Thunder at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on April 4, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Admirals defeat Thunder in Overtime

April 4, 2026 at 11:42 p.m.

The Norfolk Admirals defeated the Adirondack Thunder 3-2 on an overtime goal by forward Brady...

A service member pays respects to Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah during the Monarch Battalion Unit Memorial at Old Dominion University’s S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk on Thursday. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Monarch Battalion Unit Memorial in honor of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah

April 2, 2026 at 10:27 p.m.

A Monarch Battalion Unit Memorial was held in honor of Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah...

Loved ones make hearts with their hands for their sailor on board while the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) prepares to pull away from Naval Station Norfolk for deployment on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: USS George H.W. Bush departs for deployment

March 31, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) deployed from Naval Station Norfolk on Tuesday, March...

Man on a wooden cross in a reenactment scene of Jesus’ crucifixion with a crowd in robes and head coverings.

Good Friday around the world, in photos

April 3, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Good Friday is a uniquely solemn day commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion and death.

Menchville's Maddie Leach moves the ball against Kellam's Addie Breaux during the first half at Menchville High School in Newport News, Va., on April 1, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Kellam plays at Menchville

April 1, 2026 at 9:08 p.m.

Kellam High School beat Menchville High School 8-0 in girls soccer at Menchville High School...

Cape Henry's Liam Hardy grabs a loose ball against Cox’s Zane Perry during the second half at Cape Henry Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Va., on March 31, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Cape Henry defeats Cox in boys lacrosse

March 31, 2026 at 8:10 p.m.

The Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins beat the Cox Falcons 7-5 in boys lacrosse at Cape...

A “No Kings” flag flies during the No Kings rally at Virginia Beach Town Center in Virginia Beach on March 28, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: No Kings rallies in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

March 30, 2026 at 9:27 a.m.

Here's what the "No Kings" rallies looked like in Hampton Roads.

Deep Creek's Lilly Barham pitches during the first inning against Western Branch at Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Va., on March 26, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Deep Creek softball wins over Western Branch

March 26, 2026 at 9:18 p.m.

Deep Creek defeated Western Branch 5-1 at Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Va., on...

Kellam's Trip Devera kicks the ball against Grassfield's Landon Eberle during the first half at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Va., on March 17, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Kellam starts season with win over Grassfield

March 17, 2026 at 10:29 p.m.

Kellam High School beat Grassfield High School 4-2 in the soccer season opener at Grassfield...

Lake Taylor's Jamari Edwards goes for a loose ball against Petersburg’s Cameron Claiborne and Kelvin Anderson Jr. during the second half in the Class 3 boys state championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Lake Taylor loses to Petersburg in Class 3 championship

March 14, 2026 at 8:55 p.m.

Lake Taylor High School lost to Petersburg High School 56-35 in the Class 3 boys...

Hampton’s Abraham Taft goes for a loose ball against Handley's Christian Dinges during the second half in the Class 4 boys state championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Hampton falls in Class 4 state championship game

March 14, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

Hampton lost to Handley 61-42 in the Class 4 boys state championship game at the...

Manor’s Ca'asia Brown celebrates with her teammate after Manor defeated Salem in the Class 4 girls state championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Manor wins Class 4 girls state championship

March 14, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Manor High School defeated Salem High School (Salem, VA) 43-40 to win the Class 4...

Judy Boone, who was shot last New Year's Eve at her Norfolk home, rides in a golf cart Saturday, March 14,2026 in the 59th Annual St.Patrick's Day Parade along Granby Street in the Ocean View section of Norfolk. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot

Photos: 59th annual Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Bill Tiernan

March 14, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

The 59th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade took place along Granby Street in the Ocean...

Norview's Will Adams celebrates after making the game winning three pointer in the closing seconds of the second half against Green Run in the Class 5 boys state championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., on March 12, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Norview defeats Green Run in Class 5 state championship game

March 13, 2026 at 1:48 a.m.

Norview defeated Green Run 58-55 in the Class 5 boys state championship game at the...

Princess Anne’s Micah Ojo celebrates with her teammates after defeating Menchville in overtime in the Class 5 girls state championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., on March 12, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Princess Anne wins 16th championship over Menchville

March 13, 2026 at 1:23 a.m.

Princess Anne won their 16th state championship by beating Menchville 65-62 in overtime in the...

Norfolk State guard Elijah Jamison (2) goes up for a shot under pressure from South Carolina State forward James Morrow (22) and center Tim Okojie (15) during a MEAC Tournament quarterfinal game at Scope Arena in Norfolk on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: NSU men fall to SC State in MEAC quarterfinals

March 12, 2026 at 9:23 p.m.

Norfolk State men's basketball lost 88-82 to South Carolina State during a MEAC Tournament quarterfinal...

Landstown’s Rahsaan Johnson and Damien Robinson react during the closing second of the second half in the Class 6 boys state championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., on March 12, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Landstown falls in the Class 6 state championship to Westfield

March 12, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

The Landstown Eagles lost in the Class 6 state championship game 48-44 to the Westfield...

A couple has their picture taken as they and others walk amongst a cluster of desert gold wildflowers blooming near Ashford Junction at the southern end of Death Valley National Park on Saturday Feb. 28, 2026. Low-elevation flowers are blooming throughout the park and will likely persist until mid-late March, depending on the weather. Higher elevations will have blooms April-June according to the National Park Service. Thus far it is the best bloom in the park since 2016. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Winter rains turn Death Valley National Park into fields of golden blooms

By Will Lester

March 7, 2026 at 10:32 a.m.

This is the "best bloom year" since 2016, according to the National Park Service.

Norview's Keon Mitchell shoots the ball against Massaponax's Lamont Blagmon, left, and Miles Casey during the first half in the Class 5 state boys semifinal at Echols Hall in Norfolk, Va., on March 6, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Green Run and Norview make it to state championship game

March 6, 2026 at 10:58 p.m.

Green Run and Norview will face each other in the state championship game after defeating...

Princess Anne’s Tristan Rickenbacker (10) keeps the ball away from William Fleming defender Amari Worsham (35) during a game at Norfolk State University in Norfolk on Friday, Mar. 6, 2026. (Ted Calise/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Princess Anne advances to 18th state championship game

March 6, 2026 at 10:42 p.m.

Princess Anne defeated William Fleming 57-43 to make it to their 18th state championship game...

File photo of Kenneth Silver on the job for the Daily Press at a 1998 Group AAA Division 5 State Championship, #2 Almondo Curry of Hampton High School makes the catch against #14 Warren Braxton of Amherst County High School at Norfolk State.(L.Todd Spencer/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Remembering Daily Press photographer Kenneth Silver

March 5, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Kenneth Silver, a staff photographer with the Daily Press for over 30 years, passed away...

Manor's Ca'asia Brown shoots the ball against Warhill's Bria McAdoo during the first half in the Class 4 Region A girls basketball semifinals at Warhill High School in Williamsburg, Va., on March 4, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Manor wins delayed Class 4 Region A semifinals over Warhill

March 4, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

The Manor Mustangs beat the Warhill Lions 89-45 in the delayed Class 4 Region A...

Princess Anne's Micah Ojo drives to the basket against King’s Fork's Brittany Evans and Kennedi Young during the first quarter in the Class 5 state tournament quarterfinals at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Va., on March 3, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Princess Anne girls and Green Run boys advance in Class 5 state tournament

March 3, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.

The Princess Anne girls team beat King's Fork and the Green Run boys beat team...

Norview celebrates after beating Nansemond River in the Class 5 Region B boys tournament championship game at Norview High School in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 27, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Norview beats Nansemond River to win Class 5 Region B tournament

February 27, 2026 at 11:25 p.m.

Norview won the Class 5 Region B boys championship over Nansemond River at Norview High...

Menchville celebrates after beating King’s Fork to win the Class 5 Region B girls tournament championship game at Norview High School in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 27, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Menchville wins Class 5 Region B girls title over King’s Fork

February 27, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

Menchville beat King's Fork 52-35 to win the Class 5 Region B championship at Norview...

William & Mary Tribe forward Jo'el Emanuel (23) shoots the ball against Northeastern Huskies forward Youri Fritz (7) during the second half at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Va., on Feb. 26, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: William and Mary win over Northeastern

February 26, 2026 at 11:46 p.m.

The William & Mary Tribe beat the Northeastern Huskies 84-77 at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg,...

Lake Taylor celebrates advancing to the regional final and securing a place in the state tournament after a victory against Colonial Heights at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Ted Calise/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Lake Taylor beats Colonial Heights in Class 3 Region A semifinals

February 26, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.

Lake Taylor defeated Colonial Heights 62-29 in the Class 3 Region A semifinals to advance...

Nansemond River's Jonathan Smith celebrates after beating King’s Fork in the boys basketball Class 5 Region B semifinals at Norview High School in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 25, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Nansemond River and Norview earn spots in state tournament

February 26, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

Nansemond River beat King's Fork 56-53 and Norview beat Woodside 55-52 in the Class 5...

Kellam’s Kate Spain (2) and Lizzie Clark (3) defend Princess Anne’s Amaya Olds (11) during a game at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Ted Calise/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Princess Anne girls beat Kellam to advance to state tournament

February 25, 2026 at 11:14 p.m.

Princess Anne defeated Kellam 90-50 in the girls basketball Class 5 Region A Tournament semifinals...

Grafton's Katherine Wenger goes for a rebound against Hampton's Mekhi Taylor in the girls basketball Class 4 Region A semifinals at Grafton High School in Yorktown, Va., on Feb. 24, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Hampton beats Grafton in Class 4 Region A Semifinals

February 24, 2026 at 9:30 p.m.

The Hampton Crabbers defeated the Grafton Clippers 53-45 in the Class 4 Region A semifinals...

United States' Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates after the United States defeated Canada in a men's ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

Team USA wins gold against Team Canada in men’s ice hockey final

By Joanna Tavares

February 22, 2026 at 11:37 a.m.

Team USA wins gold against Team Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal event...

William Abourjilie, (Abby), 2024. Abby started at The Virginian-Pilot in the early 50s and retired in the late 90s. He was a staff photographer back in the film days. (Bill Tierrnan)

The legacy of former Virginian-Pilot photographer William ‘Abby’ Abourjilie

February 22, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

William "Abby" Abourjilie died recently in Norfolk at age 90. He was the former manager...

Grassfield’s Nolan Mather and Chris Funches celebrate with the VSHL Class 6 State Championship state championship trophy at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Va., on Feb. 21, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Cox and Grassfield win state wrestling championships

February 22, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

The Cox Falcons won the Class 5 and the Grassfield Grizzlies won the Class 6...

Kempsville’s Grace Wallace celebrates with her coach during the Class 5 VHSL Team Gymnastics Championship at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach on Friday, February. 20, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Kempsville comes out on top over Kellam in team gymnastics championships

February 21, 2026 at 11:06 a.m.

Kempsville, with a score of 149.725, defeated Kellam, with a score of 149.200, during the...

Norfolk Admirals forward Jack O'Leary (9) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Fort Wayne Komets at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 20, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: The Admirals beat Fort Wayne 6-5 in overtime

February 20, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

Norfolk forward Jack O'Leary scored the game winning goal in overtime to lift the Admirals...

Poquoson wrestlers sit exhausted in front of the Poquoson wrestling “Wall of Fame” after the last official practice of the season at Poquoson Middle School in Poquoson, Va., on Feb. 18, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Poquoson senior wrestlers last practice before state tournament

February 20, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

The Poquoson High School wrestling team is returning four seniors to the state finals to...

Norcom's Tiki Brown shoots the ball against Churchland's Jayden Deer during the first half at Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Va., on Feb. 17, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Churchland boys and girls defeat Norcom

February 17, 2026 at 10:39 p.m.

The Churchland Truckers girls beat the Norcom Greyhounds 59-54, and the Truckers boys team won...

Visitors walk past an illuminated horse lantern display ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations at an amusement park on the outskirts of Beijing, China, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Photos of Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse

February 16, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Tuesday marks the start of the Year of the Horse.

First Colonial’s Norah Everhart swims in the 200 individual medley during the VSHL Class 5 Region A Swimming Championships at the Princess Anne Recreation Center in Virginia Beach, Va., on Feb. 14, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: VHSL Class 5 Region A Swimming Championships in Virginia Beach

February 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The VSHL Class 5 Region A Swimming Championships happened at Princess Anne Recreation Center in...

Norfolk State Spartans catcher Brendan Burke (7) slides into home plate but is tagged out by Towson Tigers catcher Brian Heckelman (17) at Marty L. Miller Field in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 13, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: NSU opens 2026 season with win over Towson

February 13, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

The Norfolk State Spartans opened their 2026 baseball season with a 2-0 win over the...

Old Dominion Monarchs guard LJ Thomas (6) falls to the court while driving to the basket against Marshall Thundering Herd guard Jalen Speer (50) during the first half at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 11, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU gives up 17 point lead in loss to Marshall

February 11, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

The Old Dominion Monarchs lost to the Marshall Thundering Herd 81-79 after giving up a...

Norfolk State Spartans guard My'kel Jenkins (3) dunks the ball against North Carolina Central Eagles guard Kyric Davis (1) during the second half at Echols Hall in Norfolk Va., on Feb, 7, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: NSU wins heated game over NC Central

February 7, 2026 at 8:56 p.m.

The Norfolk State Spartans beat the North Carolina Central Eagles 75-68 at Echols Hall in...

Italian former skier Deborah Compagnoni and Italian former skier Alberto Tomba light the cauldron at the Arco della Pace during the Olympic opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Photos from the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony

February 6, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

Replete with references to Italian icons and culture.

Hampton Pirates guard Daniel Johnson (11) shoots and makes the game tying three pointer late in the second half against the Elon Phoenix at the Hampton University Convocation Center in Hampton, Va., on Feb, 5, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Hampton defeats Elon in double overtime

February 5, 2026 at 10:37 p.m.

The Hampton Pirates battled to a 87-79 double overtime win over the Elon Phoenix at...

Old Dominion Monarchs guard LJ Thomas (6) is fouled while shooting the ball by ULM Warhawks guard Lavell Brodnex (4) during the second half at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Feb, 4, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU loses to ULM

February 4, 2026 at 10:16 p.m.

The Old Dominion Monarchs lost to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 85-79 at Chartway Arena in Norfolk,...

Chappell Roan arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards

FKA twigs, Addison Rae and others embrace playful, daring fashion on Grammys red carpet

February 1, 2026 at 8:22 p.m.

Music's biggest stars delivered fresh new takes on red carpet style.

Icicles hang on the beard of Lucy the Goldendoodle as she plays in the snow in the Colonial Place neighborhood of Norfolk on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Freezing temperatures and snow hit Hampton Roads

February 1, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

Winter weather and below freezing temperatures made it to Hampton Roads over the weekend.

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Wyatt McLeod (2) checks Norfolk Admirals forward Kristóf Papp (24) during the second period at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 31, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: The Admirals fall 6-3 to Trois-Rivières

January 31, 2026 at 10:19 p.m.

The Norfolk Admirals lost 6-3 to the Trois-Rivières Lions at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia,...

Salem’s Terrell Lewis handles the ball against Landtown’s Josiah Law, Damien Robinson and Ciyeh Saydan during the first half at Salem High School in Virginia Beach, Va., on Jan. 30, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Landstown beats Salem

January 30, 2026 at 9:46 p.m.

The Landstown Eagles beat the Salem Sundevils 68-57 at Salem High School in Virginia Beach,...

Hampton’s Jawaun Tucker dunks the ball against Denbigh’s Nasir Johnson during the first half at Hampton High School in Hampton, Va., on Jan. 29, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Hampton beats Denbigh

January 29, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

The Hampton Crabbers defeated the Denbigh Patriots 65-40 at Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia,...

Norfolk Collegiate’s Sam Naidyhorski shoots the ball against Peninsula Catholic’s Khristian Peebles, 4, and Peninsula Catholic’s Gavin Crawford during the second half at Peninsula Catholic High School in Newport News, Va., on Jan. 27, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Norfolk Collegiate defeats Peninsula Catholic

January 27, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

Norfolk Collegiate beat Peninsula Catholic 77-63 at Peninsula Catholic High School in Newport News, Virginia,...

Norfolk State Spartans guard Adrean Newton (0) and Coppin State Eagles guard Torrin Andrews (11) go for a loose ball during the first half at Echols Hall in Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 24, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: NSU men and women beat Coppin State in doubleheader

January 24, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

The Norfolk State Spartans men’s and women’s basketball teams defeated Coppin State, 103–76 and 69–58,...

Norfolk Admirals defenseman David Drake (55) and forward Jaydon Dureau (17) go for the puck against Worcester Railers forward Matt DeMelis (37) during the first period at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 23, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Admirals extend winning streak to seven games

January 24, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

The Norfolk Admirals extended their winning streak to seven games with a 5-3 win over...

William & Mary Tribe forward Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi (16) drives to the basket against UNC Wilmington Seahawks guard Christian May (8) during the first half at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Va., on Jan. 22, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: William and Mary beats UNCW

January 22, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

The William and Mary Tribe defeated the UNC Wilmington Seahawks 77-70 at Kaplan Arena in...

Old Dominion Monarchs guard KC Shaw (0) shoots the ball against Troy Trojans forward Thomas Dowd (1) during the second half at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 21, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU loses to Troy in double overtime

January 21, 2026 at 10:10 p.m.

The ODU Monarchs lost to the Troy Trojans 83-77 in double overtime at Chartway Arena...

Western Branch’s Jamiah Parham and Grassfield’s Avia Scruggs go for a loose ball during the first half at Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Va., on Jan. 20, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Grassfield wins at Western Branch

January 20, 2026 at 10:39 p.m.

Grassfield defeated Western Branch 71-58 in a Southeastern District matchup at Western Branch High School...

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger addresses the crowd after taking the oath of office during an inauguration ceremony at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Abigail Spanberger inaugurated as 75th governor of Virginia

January 18, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as the 75th governor of Virginia, the first woman to...

Norview’s Keon Mitchell (3) attempts a layup against Lake Taylor’s Jacarri Jones (12) during a game at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Ted Calise/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Norview beats Lake Taylor in overtime

January 16, 2026 at 11:52 p.m.

No. 7 Norview defeated No. 2 Lake Taylor 73-66 in overtime at Lake Taylor High...

McKenzie Gatling of Manor shoots the ball against Jewel Smith of Lake Taylor during the second half at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Lake Taylor falls to Manor

January 14, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

Manor High School defeated Lake Taylor 70-25 at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia,...

Norfolk State guard Jordan Leaks (20) drives to the net around teammate Jaquel Morris (21) and under pressure from University of Maryland Eastern Shore forward Joseph Locandro (14) during a game at NSU’s Echols Hall on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: NSU narrowly falls to UMES

January 12, 2026 at 9:54 p.m.

Norfolk State lost 74-70 to University of Maryland Eastern Shore during a game at NSU's...

Brady Green of Grassfield takes down Chase Brown of Nazareth in the 157 weight class during the Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: The 2026 Virginia Duals

January 11, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

The 45th annual Virginia Duals took place at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on...

A photo of Renee Nicole Good rises high in front of the Norfolk Federal Building in downtown on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 during a protest against deadly force by federal immigration officers following Good’s death at the hands of an ICE agent Wednesday morning in Minneapolis. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Demonstrators speak out against ICE at Norfolk Federal Building

January 9, 2026 at 8:35 p.m.

A large group gathered outside the Norfolk Federal Building for a demonstration against ICE on...

Taron Atwater of Nansemond River drives to the basket against Dean Williams of Catholic during the second half at Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Jan. 8, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Nansemond River wins at Catholic High

January 8, 2026 at 11:04 p.m.

Nansemond River wins 62-60 over Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Thursday, March...

Micah Ojo of Princess Anne shoots the ball against Lauryn Loritts and Justice Brown-Jones of Catholic during the second half at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Jan. 7, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Princess Anne defeats Catholic

January 7, 2026 at 10:19 p.m.

Princess Anne defeated Catholic High School 67-39 in front of a standing room only crowd...

App State Mountaineers guard Kasen Jennings (13) goes for a loose ball against Old Dominion Monarchs guard KC Shaw (0) and guard Zacch Wiggins (2) during the first half at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on Dec. 31, 2025. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU Falls to App State

January 7, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

Old Dominion men’s basketball lost 81-73 to App State on New Years Eve at Chartway...

Kevin Parker of Denbigh and Jayden Detrick of Woodside go for a rebound during the first half at Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, on Jan. 6, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Woodside basketball travels to Denbigh

January 6, 2026 at 10:17 p.m.

Woodside boys defeated Denbigh 46-42 and Woodside girls won 54-18 during games at Denbigh High...

Old Dominion guard Jordan Battle (23) drives to the net during a game against Georgia Southern at ODU’s Chartway Arena in Norfolk on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU loses to Georgia Southern

January 3, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

Old Dominion men's basketball lost 93-86 to Georgia Southern during a game at ODU’s Chartway...

The remains of Navy Capt. Thomas E. Scheurich, who was lost March 1, 1968, in Vietnam, came home to his family Nov. 7 at Norfolk International Airport. He went missing while piloting an A-6A Intruder on a night strike mission over the north. His children, Tom Jr. of Virginia Beach and Marianne of Richmond, attended the homecoming. He was buried a week later at Arlington National Cemetery. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot)

The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press Year in Photos 2025

January 5, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

These are just a few highlights of the thousands of photos our photographers take each...

A polar bear mascot takes a ride in a lift during a break from entertaining guests on the eve of Christmas in Beijing, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Photos of Christmas celebrations around the world

December 24, 2025 at 5:16 p.m.

From Bethlehem to Beijing, people around the world are celebrating the Christmas season.

Old Dominion guard KC Shaw (0) reacts to missing a shot during a game against Coastal Carolina at ODU’s Chartway Arena in Norfolk on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU basketball narrowly falls to Coastal Carolina

December 20, 2025 at 4:57 p.m.

Old Dominion men's basketball lost 76-74 during a close game at ODU’s Chartway Arena in Norfolk...

Hampton Lady Pirates guard Olivia Smith (3) steals the ball from Radford Highlanders forward Anna Stromberg (24) during the first half at the Hampton University Convocation Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Dec. 18, 2025. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Hampton falls to Radford in overtime play

December 19, 2025 at 3:17 p.m.

Radford defeated Hampton 73-67 in overtime play at Hampton University on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

Wesley Majors, 3, and his classmates participate in the Simon Family Jewish Community Center’s second annual Hanukkah parade Friday, December 19, 2025. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Simon Family Jewish Community Center’s second annual Hanukkah parade

By Stephen Katz

December 19, 2025 at 6:34 p.m.

People gathered inside the Strelitz International Academy at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center for...

Old Dominion forward Caelum Swanton-Rodger (35) snags a rebound against James Madison forward Eddie Ricks III (3) during a game at ODU’s Chartway Arena in Norfolk on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU basketball defeats rival JMU

December 17, 2025 at 11:02 p.m.

Old Dominion defeated James Madison 77-68 during a game at ODU's Chartway Arena in Norfolk...

Lake Taylor #1 Casaun Hesson, right, celebrates with teammate #22 QB Mason Clark after winning the VHSL Class 3 State Football Championship over Kettle Run on Saturday Dec. 13, 2025 at Liberty University. Hesson caught the game-winning touchdown in double-overtime. (Jeremy Hopkins/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Lake Taylor wins Class 3 state championship

December 13, 2025 at 10:14 p.m.

Lake Taylor High School wins the Class 3 state football championship over Kettle Run High...

Maury’s Javonti Hughes (7) and Jordin Black (56) celebrate after defeating Highland Springs 25-7 and securing the VHSL Class 5 championship title during a game at James Madison University in Harrisonburg on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Maury holds off Highland Springs to secure Class 5 championship

December 13, 2025 at 9:09 p.m.

Maury defeated Highland Springs 25-7 during a VHSL Class 5 championship game at James Madison...

Granby’s Jamison Adams (0) drives through the lane during a game against Maury at Granby High School in Norfolk on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Ted Calise/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Granby wins in overtime over Maury

December 13, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.

Granby High School defeats Maury High School in the boys basketball game Dec. 12, 2025...

Norfolk Admirals forward Brandon Osmundson (25) goes for the puck against Reading Royals forward Carson Golder (9) during the first period at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on Dec. 12, 2025. The Admirals won 5-1. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Admirals vs Royals Dec. 12, 2025

December 13, 2025 at 8:17 p.m.

Norfolk Admirals against Reading Royals at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on Dec. 12, 2025....

Oscar Smith linemen Drean Wallace (55) and Dory Lewis-Wilson (58) celebrate after defeating North Stafford 44-0 during a VHSL Class 6 game at James Madison University in Harrisonburg on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Oscar Smith shuts out North Stafford for Class 6 championship win

December 13, 2025 at 3:59 p.m.

Oscar Smith defeated North Stafford 44-0 during a VHSL Class 6 championship game at James...

Denbigh forward Jamaal Jones (22) celebrates after scoring during a game against Hampton at Denbigh High School in Newport News on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Denbigh basketball defeats Hampton at home

December 11, 2025 at 10:16 p.m.

Denbigh defeated Hampton 49-44 during a game at Denbigh High School in Newport News on...

Lake Taylor players celebrate their win, Saturday, December 6, 2025, afternoon, over Magna Vista to move on to the state championship game. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Lake Taylor wins, moves to state final

December 6, 2025 at 9:59 p.m.

Lake Taylor High School wins the Class 3 State Semifinal game over Magna Vista with...

Keegan Webb of Poquoson reacts on the field after the game against Strasburg in the class 2 state semifinals at Poquoson Middle School in Poquoson, Va., on Dec. 6, 2025. Strasburg won 31-10. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Poquoson’s season ends in semifinals

December 6, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

Poquoson High School football team loses to Strasburg in the Class 2 Semifinals, Saturday Dec....

Singer Andrea Bocelli performs at the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

Photos of the FIFA World Cup draw for the 2026 soccer tournament

December 5, 2025 at 2:35 p.m.

The World Cup draw determines where teams will play at next year's soccer tournament.

Riverview Road in James City County after a light snow on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Ben Swenson/For The Virginia Gazette)

Photos: Snow day in the Historic Triangle

By Daily Press staff report

December 5, 2025 at 11:04 a.m.

Light snow fell across the Historic Triangle on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Old Dominion Monarchs running back Devin Roche (3) runs the ball against Georgia State Panthers linebacker Josiah Robinson (25) during the third quarter at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 29, 2025. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: ODU wins over Georgia State

November 29, 2025 at 10:25 p.m.

Old Dominion defeated Georgia State today Nov. 29, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia, to finish their...

Keon Johnson of Lake Taylor runs the ball during the first quarter against Petersburg in the Class 3 Region A championship game at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 28, 2025. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Lake Taylor Class 3 Region A Championship

November 29, 2025 at 12:20 a.m.

Lake Taylor High School wins the Class 3 Region A football title over Petersburg High...

Indian River celebrates their victory after a playoff game against Green Run at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Ted Calise/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Indian River wins Class 5 Region A title

November 28, 2025 at 11:53 p.m.

Indian River High School defeats Green Run High School to win the Class 5 Region...

JoJo Siwa greets shoppers at Mall of America for Black Friday deals, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Bloomington, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher)

Photos capture enduring enthusiasm for Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year

November 28, 2025 at 12:36 p.m.

Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season.

The Mario balloon floats down Central Park West during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Photos: New balloons join the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 27, 2025 at 2:37 p.m.

The holiday season kicked off Thursday with massive helium balloons floating through New York on...

Kooper Keeland, 2, watches as his great-grandmother, high school cafeteria worker Shirley Mease, uses the kitchen at Reeds Spring High School to prepare 700 free Thanksgiving meals for community members Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Reeds Spring, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A cafeteria worker prepares a Thanksgiving meal to feed hundreds

November 26, 2025 at 8:12 p.m.

All are welcome, no questions asked.

Alijah Lamp and Andrew Parker of Granby react after losing to Glen Allen in the boys volleyball Class 5 state final at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center in Petersburg, Va., on Nov. 22, 2025. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Granby runner-up to Glen Allen Boys Volleyball Class 5 State Final