The stories of Portsmouth city, VA
8 narrated audio stories from across Portsmouth city — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Portsmouth city
Where NBA Futures Quietly Announced Themselves
A small Virginia tournament with an outsized basketball legacy.
Portsmouth Confederate Monument
When a Monument Became a Crime Scene
A downtown memorial became the center of protest, injury, and prosecution.
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Where Seniors Get One More Look
A spring tournament where senior players fight to change their basketball future.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
The Yard That Fire Couldn’t Finish
A shipyard’s long reinvention on the Elizabeth River
Lightship Portsmouth
The Red Beacon That Had to Stay Put
How a floating lighthouse helped sailors before electronics took over.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
From Flames to Iron at Gosport
How a burned navy yard gave rise to CSS Virginia.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Where a Ship Could Finally Stand Still
How Portsmouth became home to a world-first dry dock.
Portsmouth city
When a Monument Case Reached the State Senate
A prominent Portsmouth senator faced serious charges that later collapsed in court.
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