Chesapeake VA

JACQUELYN VANDENPLAS COMBINES PASSION FOR THE ARTS AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AS NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. From a young age, new Virginia Opera director of development Jacquelyn VandenPlas was enthralled with music and the arts. “I’ve always been in love with music,” VandenPlas said. “When I was about 5 years old,...

Wire arc additive manufacturing startup Radian Forge plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Portsmouth, Virginia. The $10.5 million project is expected to create 53 jobs. “Radian Forge’s decision to grow in Portsmouth reflects a clear mission alignment with the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Radian Forge...

Bringing a dash of Parisian elegance to Virginia Beach, Macaron Tart is Town Center’s edible jewel box, filled with many sweets and indulgent food. Walking in, you are greeted by a pleasant, sweet, and fruity aroma as well as adorable crafted goodies. Each macaron sits neatly arranged, surrounded by a wide variety of...

NORFOLK, Va. — Police have arrested a suspect in a deadly shooting that happened in Norfolk late last year. Early on the morning of December 6, Norfolk police responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Bagnall Road. When officers arrived, they found 26-year-old Cameron S. Nicholson of Norfolk suffering...

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was arrested after a man was struck by a firearm during an altercation Sunday afternoon on Kecoughtan Road, according to Hampton Police. Hampton Public Safety Communications received a report from Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue’s Station 1 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in reference to...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Police are attempting to identify a man accused of credit card fraud. On Jan. 3, the suspect used a fake ID to open a credit card account in someone else’s name and made purchases at two stores in the Greenbrier area. Images of the suspect can be found below:

On any typical day at the City of Chesapeake’s Development and Permits Department, you may often spot Bruce Wallace either reviewing a set of plans or having engaging conversations with inquisitive customers. His approach is attentive and straightforward, because with over twenty years of experience in construction,...

Suffolk, Va. — Suffolk Public Library (SPL) invites the community to dress to the nines and step into an afternoon of timeless celebration at the Golden Gala, taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the lobby of the North Suffolk Library. This...

Temperatures will be cooler as scattered showers move through early in the work week. Highs trend warmer late week with highs in the 70s.

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula hosted its inaugural Legacy Society Induction and Impact Awards Saturday, honoring individuals and organizations whose leadership has shaped our region, according to a press release.