Chiles T.A. Larson

Ship to Shore

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:53:15 GMT

Getting vessels into and out of Hampton Roads is a risky business, which is why the shipping industry relies on harbor pilots.

U-boats in the Atlantic

Thu, 26 May 2011 16:35:48 GMT

In April 1942, 29 crew members from a German U-boat were secretly buried at night in Hampton National Cemetery. The incident that led to their deaths was the first “bright spot in a dreadful period” for America in the early days of World War II.

The Big Story

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:25:00 GMT

In 1903 the Virginian-Pilot newspaper got one of the biggest scoops ever, thanks to the efforts of a 19-year-old cub reporter and a barrel of Lynnhaven oysters.

Banjo Men

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:53:48 GMT

Memories of a talented picker and the man credited with inventing the instrument.