What to Know About the Cost of Living in Virginia
Three locals share what it’s like to live in their corner of Old Dominion. On average, Virginia is more affordable across all categories, from groceries to housing, than other states in the United States. But beyond Virginia’s cost of living, its cities have broad appeal, thanks to their unique quality-of-life...
Norfolk School Board considering over 700% salary increase for board members
NORFOLK, Va. — Among multiple topics on the Norfolk School Board's agenda Wednesday night is a proposal that would give each member of the board a large pay increase. A proposed resolution that will be brought up during the public hearing would increase each board member's salary from $3,060 a year to $25,000 a year,...
Nonprofit honors 3 trailblazing Black women who made history in Hampton Roads
Local nonprofit Black BRAND is celebrating its 10 year anniversary by honoring three Black women with ties to Hampton Roads who broke barriers in their trailblazing careers.
Norfolk’s Winterfest on the Wisconsin to Be Featured on National TV in December
Winterfest on the Wisconsin, a holiday event in Norfolk, Virginia, will be featured on national television next month. The event will appear as a 'Heavyweight Contender' on ABC-TV’s series, 'The Great Christmas Light Fight.' Winterfest will compete with Northern California’s Imaginarium and Albuquerque’s River of...
First phase of bike lanes on Granby St. in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Crews in Norfolk have started reconfiguring Granby Street for additional bicycle traffic. They’re turning the right lane into an all-bike lane, as workers have added stripes and barriers in the northbound direction from the Granby Street Bridge to Kingsley Lane. They’ve also added a right-turn...
HRS: Protecting elderly loved ones from scammers
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – As our loved ones get older, it’s possible they are more likely to be taken advantage of by scammers. Do you know what steps to take to keep them safe from losing a fortune? Attorney Ryan Graves with Tavss Fletcher joined HRS with helpful advice on how to keep your loved ones safe from...
Northern lights seen across Hampton Roads, NENC
(WAVY) — An early dusting of snow greeted much of the WAVY viewing area Tuesday morning, and the northern lights are capping off the night. The view of the northern lights comes amid new solar activity that may make it possible for much of the U.S. to see them, including all of the WAVY viewing […]
Virginia Zoo’s 21-year-old siamang Bali dies after rapid health decline
Zoo staff described Bali as a "patient, protective, and energetic father" who was an attentive mate and always excited to participate in training sessions.
Cane’s Lands at Lynnhaven & Sabre: Late‑Night Chicken Fingers and App Ordering Arrive in...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Chicken‑finger fans have a new late‑night option: Raising Cane’s opened Nov. 4, 2025, at 675 Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach, keeping hours Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–1 a.m. and Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–2 a.m. The corner is locally branded “Lynnhaven & Sabre,” and the...
Portsmouth café leads local effort to help Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
A family-owned restaurant in Portsmouth is stepping up to help families in Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the island in late October.
