Safety concerns grow as Pughsville neighborhood lacks sidewalks
Pughsville residents say have waited since 2001 for sidewalks they say are needed for safety. Suffolk allocated $1 million for the project.
Virginia Beach natives Pharrell and Clipse set to perform at Grammys
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– Virginia Beach natives Pharrell Williams and hip-hop duo Clipse are set to perform on music’s “biggest night”. Williams and Clipse, Pusha T and Malice, will hit the stage at the 68th Annual Grammy Award Show. Not only are the artists performing at this years award show, but they each have...
One Virginia Beach, VA Restaurant Quietly Became The Spot Everyone Begs For A Table
Virginia Beach has plenty of boardwalk bars and big-name seafood spots, but Driftwood Kitchen is the kind of beachside find locals whisper about and visitors brag about discovering first. Tucked just off the oceanfront on Pacific Avenue, this laid-back Southern coastal seafood hub turns brunch, lunch, and dinner into...
11 Virginia Comfort Food Spots Where Simple Cooking Steals The Show
Virginia knows comfort food. From the bustling streets of Richmond to the coastal charm of Virginia Beach, this state serves up some of the most soul-satisfying meals you’ll ever taste. Forget fancy plating and pretentious presentations because these spots are all about honest cooking that warms your belly and...
Suffolk makes way for 270 homes on once-agricultural land
City Council on Wednesday voted to rezone 113 acres, where a company wants to build the 270-home Lake Pointe neighborhood. The Manning Road Development Group still has a couple of boxes to check before moving forward, including completing a road widening project. Councilmembers Tim Johnson and Shelley Butler Barlow,...
Virginia Beach, Va., Debuts Smart Parking, Real-Time Insight
A popular seaside neighborhood in Virginia is turning to a new digital parking management system in an effort to better serve residents and visitors. The Oceanfront community in Virginia Beach is using a solution from eleven-x, a digital parking technology provider. It has transitioned more than 1,000 parking spaces...
NAVSTA Norfolk wins 2025 Commander in Chief’s Award for Installation Excellence
NORFOLK, Va — Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, the world’s largest Naval base, was recognized as the winner of the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence on Jan 14, 2026. This significant honor comes with a nomination from the Secretary of Defense, who selected this installation as a...
Navy veteran passes away from Stage 4 liver cancer, community gathers to remember him
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – People around the community are gathering to remember Russ Bradshaw. Bradshaw was a Navy veteran, Shriner, master mason, and philanthropist. Bradshaw battled two different types of cancer in his life. “He was diagnosed in 2024 with colon cancer, and he beat that. And then on...
Newport News fire crews battle major blaze on Menchville Road
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News fire crews are battling a significant fire Thursday afternoon on Menchville Road. This incident is an active emergency, according to Newport News Fire Department. Authorities are urging caution as they work to contain the rapidly evolving situation.
First large turbine tower installed at Coastal Va. Offshore Wind site
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project reached another milestone Wednesday with the installation of the first large turbine tower. Sen. Tim Kaine, (D-Va.) shared the news following a tour of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, where the massive components of the $11.2 billion...
