Norfolk I-64 west on-ramp reopens after drainage upgrade
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The on-ramp to Interstate 64 west in Norfolk has reopened, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced in a social media post Thursday afternoon. The reopening follows critical improvements completed by HRBT Expansion crews. The work was essential to safely install new triple 36-inc
More cargo and coal to move through Norfolk Harbor with new deeper shipping channel
The Norfolk Harbor has been widened and deepened to 55 feet, allowing for the passage of the largest cargo ships in the Atlantic trade and increasing the port's annual throughput capacity to 5.8 million TEUs.
City of Virginia Beach plans Pungo Ferry Road improvements to combat flooding
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Those wanting to learn more about the Pungo Ferry Road improvements can attend a public hearing Thursday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Creeds Elementary School. The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is planning on raising Pungo Ferry Road from Blackwater Road to the west […
VBPD: Bicyclist seriously hurt in crash near Town Center
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– A bicyclist is seriously hurt following a crash in the Town Center area of Virginia Beach Thursday night. According to police, officers were called to the intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Central Park Avenue at 11:10 p.m. for the report of a vehicle versus bicyclist crash. When o
Amid shortages, new Norfolk center adds residential beds for substance use treatment
A new residential substance use treatment facility with 16 beds for people who need structured addiction care is opening in Norfolk. Life Journey, the group behind the new center, has provided mental health services in the region for about 10 years, with existing sites in Portsmouth and Hampton. Shante Williams...
Lanes reopen following crash in Downtown Tunnel East in Portsmouth
The left lane inside the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth, VA is currently closed due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.
The channel into Norfolk Harbor is now 55 feet deep, making it the deepest...
Gusts of wind offered short-lived relief from the humid air settling on the port terminal Thursday morning. A crowd gazed at the harbor as a cargo ship passed by packed with red and bright pink shipping containers. From a distance, it resembled a floating island. Cargo ships like this one...
Furniture giveaway in Williamsburg grows as families seek relief from rising costs
Alisha Self, owner of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving in Newport News, hosts "Free Furniture Friday" giveaways at a warehouse in Williamsburg, drawing 50 to 75 people at a time. As furniture prices and other household costs continue to strain family budgets, dozens of people are showing up to...
Defense requests to see Rolin Hill’s medical records in VB case
Editor’s Note: A previous version incorrectly stated that the judge denied all motions presented Thursday morning. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A brief motions hearing was held Thursday morning in a Virginia Beach courtroom for Eric Baptiste, one of three former sheriff’s deputies charged in connection with the in-cust
Juneteenth in Hampton Roads: Events celebrating freedom, progress, Black culture
The holiday has grown into a nationwide celebration of freedom, as well as Black history and culture. Across Hampton Roads, events will continue to honor and celebrate this important occasion.
