Students flood Scope for Tattoo matinee
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of students flooded into downtown Norfolk’s Scope Arena for a mid-week field trip as part of the annual student matinee for the Virginia International Tattoo, which begins Thursday. “We haven’t been on a field trip since last year” said Omari Pierce, a fourth-grade student at Achievable Dream Academy in Newport […]
State of the City: ‘Let’s go Norfolk!’
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander opened his State of the City address Wednesday with a video message to kick things off: “Our best days are ahead. … Let’s Go Norfolk!” Then, in a presentation to Norfolk residents, local government and business leaders from throughout Hampton Roads, he highlighted many of the cities’ […]
2nd largest law enforcement training facility in Virginia opens its doors in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Years in the making, the new Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy will now be able to train the next generation of law enforcement at the second-largest facility of its kind in Virginia. The new facility has already been taking classes of recruits from across the region. “This is an […]
Norfolk church hit by a costly copper theft
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk church is speaking out after its pastor said it was the target of a costly copper theft. It started off as a normal Sunday for pastor Terrance Brown until he saw the cut barbed wire and several gutted HVAC units. “All of the AC units are damaged or destroyed,” […]
A call to action from grieving Norfolk parents
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — “Three years, two months and four days. I’m counting the days.” That’s what former Marine Marcus Snipes said when asked about the day his family changed forever. Jordan Snipes, 17, a student at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, was standing in a parking lot outside a sweet 16 party in […]
Person rescued from submerged vehicle in Hampton pond
A single-vehicle accident involving one person with non-life-threatening injuries occurred near the intersection of Coliseum Drive and Hampton Roads Center Parkway Wednesday night, causing traffic delays as crews work to remove the vehicle from the water.
Part of I-264 in Virginia shut down following vehicle crash
VIRGINIA — A crash is causing delays on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach Thursday morning, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The crash occurred near mile marker 13.8, close to Newtown Road. Officials said the westbound inside left shoulder is currently closed. Drivers traveling through the area are advised to expect delays and use […] The post Part of I-264 in Virginia shut down...
Black bears caught on Chesapeake surveillance camera
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It “bears” repeating — the furry four-legged animals are waking up and looking for food. They’re being spotted in several cities, including Chesapeake, sometimes in neighborhoods where nature meets the suburbs. Black bears emerge from hibernation between mid-March and early May, which puts us right in the middle of their wake-up […]
Chesapeake crash leaves drivers with minor injuries
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A two-vehicle crash occurred in Chesapeake Wednesday afternoon after one vehicle allegedly ran a red light and struck another vehicle, according to officials. Emergency responders arrived on scene around 4:30 p.m. The collision caused a van to overturn onto its side. Both of the drivers sustained minor injuries and were transported […]
Two-vehicle crash reported at West Brambleton Avenue and 2nd Street in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police responded Wednesday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Brambleton Avenue and 2nd Street. Police were notified of the crash at approximately 1:13 p.m. Officials said there were no injuries reported and only minor damage to the vehicles involved.
