Sen. Lucas details where she’ll spend $300K Confederate … More than three months after state Sen. Louise Lucas, (D-Portsmouth), was awarded a six-figure settlement from the City of Portsmouth as part of the Confederate monument fallout, she is revealing where she will be spending some of the money.
Lucas-Burke selected as Portsmouth’s vice mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke was selected by Portsmouth City Council on Tuesday to serve as the city’s newest vice mayor.
‘Missy Elliott Boulevard’: Roadway named for Portsmouth … Portsmouth City Council voted Tuesday to permanently change an existing street name to “Missy Elliott Boulevard.”
VB attorney involved in Portsmouth monument controversy … VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach attorney who has been periodically involved in the controversy surrounding the Confederate monument in Portsmouth has announced his intent to run for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. Attorney and gun shop owner Tim Anderson announced Monday he plans to run against Democrat and incumbent […]
VA Sen. Amanda Chase says she’ll move to censure … RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — In response to Virginia Senate Democrats’ plan to censure her, state Sen. Amanda Chase is reportedly moving to censure state Sen. Louise Lucas, for her involvement in the destructive Confederate monument demonstration in Portsmouth in June. Chase (R-Chesterfield) — who is also running for governor — tweeted Friday that, “Monday I […]
Censure resolution vote delayed after a tearful revelation … Despite expectations of an impending vote, the Virginia Senate did not weigh in on the censure resolution against state Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield) on Tuesday. After a quick debate, a Democratic colleague defended Chase’s request for more time and two of the most outspoken critics of the senator obliged following a tearful revelation.
Body camera shows Sen. Lucas telling officers they … The festive atmosphere last month at the dismantling of the Portsmouth Confederate monument came an abrupt hault when a protester was severely injured after part of the statue toppled on to him.
Sons of Confederate Veterans praises Norfolk’s handling … NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A group that for years staunchly opposed the relocation of Norfolk’s Confederate monument, is now praising the city for how they handled reassembling the controversial symbol. Crews with the city completed the relocation of the 1907 structure to Elmwood Cemetery within the last few weeks. In all, the monument isn’t as […]
More charged in connection with June 10 protest at … PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — As a removal team continues to carry away the remnants of the Confederate monument, the Portsmouth Police Department is continuing to take out charges against those who allegedly played a role in the June 10 protest that damaged the monument beyond repair and left a man with serious injuries. 24-year-old Hannah […]
Portsmouth’s Confederate monument covered in spray … NOTE: Black Lives Matter 757 is scheduled to have a protest beginning at 7:57 p.m. at the Confederate monument in Portsmouth Wednesday. Stay with WAVY News’ Wednesday LIVE BLOG for updates. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth’s Confederate monument was covered in spray paint Wednesday afternoon, hours after two Portsmouth NAACP leaders, including chapter president James […]
Virginia ranks No. 1 for removing Confederate symbols, … According to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Whose Heritage? Public Symbols of the Confederacy report, which was released this month, Virginia removed 20 Confederate memorials in 2021.
Mathews County doubles down on Confederate symbols The Board of Supervisors is taking steps to give that land to two Confederate organizations.
Local faith group leads prayer pilgrimage to Confederate … NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Dozens of people braved the hot summer heat Tuesday to participate in a prayer pilgrimage to three Confederate monument sites in Hampton Roads. The group, Catholics and Friends, held the event for Black lives and racial equity. Originally starting at the site of the Confederate monument in Virginia Beach, the crowd […]
Gov. Youngkin not taking stance on remaining Confederate … Governor Glenn Youngkin said he will not try to restore Confederate monuments taken down under Democratic leadership, and he is not taking a stance on statues that remain in Capitol Square.
Portsmouth public defender Brenda Spry elected to … RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth public defender Brenda Spry has been elected to be a Portsmouth Circuit Court judge. Spry was elected with 51 “yes” votes in the 100-member Virginia House of Delegates. She was elected in the Senate with 33 “yes” votes. Her eight-year term will begin Feb. 16, according to the House resolution. In addition […]
Portsmouth Confederate monument broken apart hours … EDITOR’s NOTE: Black Lives Matter 757 organized a protest at the Confederate monument starting at 7:57 p.m. Wednesday. During the demonstration, protesters broke off pieces of the monument, threw paint and set it on fire. It came to an end after one of the soldier statues toppled over and injured a male at the protest. […]
City: No takers for Norfolk’s Confederate monument NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Despite having 30 days to make an offer on Norfolk’s Confederate monument, no historical organizations or other groups have offered to take “Johnny Reb.” City spokeswoman Lori Crouch said nobody — not a museum, historical society, government or military battlefield — submitted a proposal within the state-mandated 30-day window to take […]
Sen. Lucas files motion to dismiss felony charges … PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has filed a motion to dismiss two felony charges against her stemming from a destructive protest earlier this summer at the Confederate monument in Portsmouth. In the motion, which was filed Sept. 3 in the Portsmouth General District Court, Lucas and her attorney called the matter […]
