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Loading... Stephen Carroll poses for a photo next to the Wise Beach sign in his neighborhood on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Portsmouth, Va.
Holiday star pushed into place atop Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
Loading... John Winn, left, and Ernie Banks finish the process of hooking up the giant lighted star on the roof of Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Friday morning ahead of Saturday's Grand Illumination of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Portsmouth opens emergency center; power line down
3:17 p.m. update: Dr. James Pauley, who lives on the waterfront in the city's Park Manor neighborhood, said he has seen the water come up higher in his yard only once in the 30 years he has lived there.
New Cracker Barrel comes to Portsmouth
Click a thumbnail to view the full-size image. Buy Pilot photos here. Loading... Close Gallery Click for full view More than 200 new employees went through training at the new Cracker Barrel in Western Branch.
Portsmouth School Board awards Simonsdale contract
Construction of the new Simonsdale Elementary will come in more than $1.5 million under budget, according to the winning company's bid.
Portsmouth has post-storm trash pick-up
Residents can set out bulk and brush debris from last week's nor'easter for pick-up, the city said Monday.
Donald Jenkins has been busy pumping out water collecting inside basements in the Colonial Place neighborhood - the same four basements, and one of them his own.
Photos: The November '09 nor'easter in Portsmouth
Click a thumbnail to view the full-size image. Buy Pilot photos here. Loading... Close Gallery 1 of 8 Click for more After finding her car nearly underwater, Jermaine Gavin went out to survey the high water off Crawford Parkway in Portsmouth on Thursday, November 12, 2009.
Portsmouth urged to build on assets
This city doesn't have much cash to entice developers. But it does own some strategic parcels that could spur economic growth.
Olde Towne Portsmouth Antiques to Flea Market
Visit the Olde Towne Portsmouth Antiques to Flea Market the first Saturday of each month and hunt through the eclectic collection of unique and antique wares.
121,500 still powerless in Hampton Roads; outages may stretch into Monday
Power outages for some Dominion Virginia Power customers could stretch into late Sunday, and even early Monday, Dominion officials said.
Va Guard Providing Help With Flooding
The Virginia National Guard is on duty to help with floods in the Hampton Roads and Danville areas.
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center increases security after Texas shootings
The Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth is operating at a heightened level of security as a result of the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas.
Basically, they want affirmative action
As the School Board prepares to award a contract tonight for the building of a new Simonsdale Elementary, it also ponders ironing out its procedures in ensuring that small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses get an equal shot at doing business with the division.
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, clinics closed
Officials have closed Portsmouth Naval Medical Center to all but essential personnel today because of the weather, said Deborah Kallgren, spokeswoman for the hospital.
Portsmouth gets ready for nor'easter
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The summer storm that flooded High Street in August was a storm like Downtown Portsmouth had not seen in many years.
Prosecutor drop abduction charge against Portsmouth man
Prosecutors dropped a charge today against a Portsmouth man accused of grabbing a 15-year old girl from a city street in August.
Officers on motorcycles to patrol Va interstates
Law enforcement officers on motorcycles will be out on interstates in southeast Virginia this week to crack down on speeding and other violations.
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center gets more flu vaccine
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center has received a limited amount of the H1N1 vaccine for beneficiaries and dependents who are in high-risk groups.
Portsmouth Humane Society seeks return of stolen puppies
Portsmouth Humane Society employees are hoping for the quick return of Laverne and Shirley.
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