Local News: Portsmouth, VA 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Advertisment

Portsmouth News

Local news for Portsmouth, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | PilotOnline.com

Five arrested in Portsmouth on illegal gambling charges

Portsmouth police said they seized computers and arrested five people on allegations they ran illegal gambling operations.

2 comments

Friday | WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Ports. man charged with soliciting sex

In a joint investigation involving state and federal authorities, a 24-year-old Portsmouth man was arrested on June 25 for using the internet to solicit for sexual activity.

Comment?

Thu Jul 02, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Downed power lines close part of Va. river

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Coast Guard has halted all water traffic within a half-mile of the James River Bridge while utility crews remove downed power lines from the water.

1 comment

PilotOnline.com

Portsmouth's vision starts with luring residents downtown

Loading... A 2001 view of the downtown Portsmouth skyline features the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center at the left.

1 comment

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Daily Advance

EC man charged in Portsmouth, Va. murder

Police in Portsmouth, Va., have arrested an Elizabeth City man in connection with a murder in that city last week.

Comment?

Mon Jun 29, 2009

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Officer pleads guilty to child porn

Former Portsmouth Police Officer, Paul Alonzo Ewing, 38, pled guilty in Norfolk federal court to possession of child pornography on Monday.

3 comments

WVEC-TV Norfolk

Maintenance worker shot to death at Portsmouth apartments

Police have a man in custody, charged with the murder of an apartment complex maintenance worker.

Comment?

Sat Jun 27, 2009

WVEC-TV Norfolk

BASF building in Portsmouth to be imploded Sunday

That loud boom you might hear early Sunday in the West Norfolk section of Portsmouth is a building being razed.

Comment?

Thu Jun 25, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Body Found In Portsmouth Back Yard

Portsmouth Police responding to a call of a suspicious situation in the 1400 block of Lansing Ave.

Comment?

Wed Jun 24, 2009

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Crews battle two fires in Portsmouth

Portsmouth firefighters kept busy Tuesday evening putting out two fires in the city.

Comment?

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Historic ship may end up as Portsmouth attraction

NORFOLK, Va. - A historic ship that survived World War II battles may have a new home in Portsmouth.

Comment?

Sun Jun 21, 2009

The Virginian-Pilot

HRT shuttle service in Portsmouth adding, dropping routes

Hampton Roads Transit's Loop service in downtown Portsmouth has two new routes. The route now includes the Park View and Westbury neighborhoods, while service to Leckie Street and the Navy's medical center has been discontinued, an HRT news release says.

Comment?

Fri Jun 19, 2009

WVEC-TV Norfolk

Power outage led to Va carbon monoxide deaths

Portsmouth fire officials say a truck that brought down a power line inadvertently set in motion the events that ultimately saw three people die from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Comment?

Wed Jun 17, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Accomplice convicted in 2008 Portsmouth killing

In January 2008, Tarquia Stagg stood by and watched as his father fatally shot a man and wounded another.

Comment?

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

VA City Fighting Crime by Privatizing Streets

The city of Portsmouth has adopted a new tool to curtail crime at two public housing complexes: privatization.

3 comments

Tue Jun 16, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Former Portsmouth officer faces federal child porn charges

A former Portsmouth policeman faces new federal child pornography charges in addition to related state charges, with a plea agreement hearing set for later this month in U.S. District Court.

Comment?

WTKR-TV Norfolk

8:30 TRAFFIC: Accident blocks Midtown Tunnel

At the Midtown Tunnel, an accident has been cleared, but eastbound traffic to Norfolk.

1 comment

Sun Jun 14, 2009

WVEC-TV Norfolk

Buy a book, help Portsmouth libraries

You'll find more than just books at this weekend's Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library book sale.

Comment?

Fri Jun 12, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Woman in critical condition after apartment fire

A woman is in critical condition at a local hospital after a fire at a Portsmouth apartment complex yesterday.

1 comment

Thu Jun 11, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Portsmouth officer found to be justified in Feb. shooting

A city police officer was justified in shooting a man after a chase when the man refused to show his hands, the commonwealth's attorney has concluded.

2 comments

↑ Back to top

More Portsmouth News

Archives

Read more articles in the Portsmouth News Archives.

For up to the minute news, check out the Portsmouth News Wire.

Want to add Portsmouth News headlines to your web site? Get the widget here.

RSS icon mobile icon
 

Portsmouth News, Events & Info

   
   

Portsmouth News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Portsmouth News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

Portsmouth Conditions

(updated 49 min ago)

Weather
Cloudy 81°F
Hi: 82°F
Lo: 70°F
Feels like: 82°F
Visibility: 10 mi

See Tomorrow's Forecast »

Portsmouth Info

Portsmouth, Virginia is located in Portsmouth County. Zip codes in Portsmouth, VA include 23704, 23701, and 23703. More Portsmouth information.

Portsmouth Dating

more search filters

less search filters

Sponsored links

Find a Contractor

Get Portsmouth, VA contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors

Find a Local Lawyer

Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com

Best local coupons in Portsmouth

Also on Topix

Forums & Polls  | Top Stories  | Popular  |  Local News  | US  | World  | Sports  | Entertainment  | Offbeat  | All Topics