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Peter Casey

Peter Casey is a photographer at The Virginian-Pilot. He has over 15 years of experience covering events worldwide. He enjoys outdoor adventures with his family and making things with his hands.

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones high-fives a student they get off the bus for the first day of school at Greenwood Elementary on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Students head back to school

August 24, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Students in Hampton Roads have started heading back to school for the 2026-27 school year.

Caden Kvapil celebrates in victory lane after winning the Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va., on July 25, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Caden Kvapil wins 18th Hampton Heat

July 26, 2026 at 12:58 a.m.

Caden Kvapil won the 18th Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va., on July 25, 2026.

Vice President JD Vance speaks at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., on July 1, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Vice President JD Vance speaks at NAS Oceana

July 1, 2026 at 2:12 p.m.

Vice President JD Vance made a brief stop at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., to deliver remarks at an event marking 250 years of the American military on July...

Shoppers crowd Norfolk's MacArthur Center mall Saturday afternoon, March 11, 1999. (Ian Martin / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: MacArthur Center through the years

June 26, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Here's a look back on the upscale shopping mall that opened in 1999.

Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Hill holds his son Mason and kisses his wife Lauren after disembarking the USS Iwo Jima at Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., on June 6, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: The USS Iwo Jima returns to Norfolk

June 6, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

The USS Iwo Jima returned to its home port at Naval Station Norfolk following a 10-month deployment to the Caribbean on June 6, 2026.

Former Norfolk State and Chili Peppers players Brandon Crosby hits a home run in a between inning home run derby during Cosmic Baseball at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on June 5, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Cosmic Baseball at Harbor Park

June 5, 2026 at 11:14 p.m.

The lights and party atmosphere of Cosmic Baseball came to Harbor Park on June 5, 2026.

Visitors to the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery view a columbarium before the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Suffolk, Va., on May 25, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Memorial Day at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery

May 25, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

Veterans and community members gathered at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk for the annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Keyshawn Davis celebrates after his a welterweight boxing match against Nahir Albright at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on May 16, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Norfolk’s Davis brothers win their bouts at Scope

May 17, 2026 at 1:05 a.m.

Norfolk brothers Keyshawn, Kelvin and Keon Davis fought boxing matches at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on May 16, 2026. The brothers won their bouts by decision.

Aviation Support Equipment Technician Second Class Petty Officer Stephen Smith shares a kiss with his wife Amanda after disembarking from the USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday, May 16, 2026 following an 11 month deployment. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: USS Gerald R Ford Strike Group returns from 11-month deployment

May 18, 2026 at 1:42 p.m.

The USS Gerald R. Ford strike group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday, May 16, 2026 following an 11-month deployment.

TV host Dylan Dreyer poses for photos with fans before hosting the "3rd Hour of Today" live from Williamsburg, Va., on May 15, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Photos: Williamsburg hosts ‘3rd Hour of Today’

May 15, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Williamsburg hosted NBC’s morning news program, "3rd Hour of Today," on Friday, May 15, 2026.

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