Newport News advances Hilton, Monitor-Merrimac piers replacements
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Newport News shares an update on the Hilton and Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park fishing piers, including the steps being taken to replace the structures after they were closed last year. The Hilton Fishing Pier and the fishing pier at Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park were closed in...
Questions remain after woman found dead at Portsmouth apartment complex
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are investigating a death at The Quarters at Park View apartment complex in the 1100 block of London Boulevard on Thursday morning. Police said they were called to the scene around 3 a.m. and found an unresponsive woman with "multiple injuries." Medics pronounced her deceased at...
Residents raise concerns over worsening traffic and speeding issues
A Suffolk resident is raising concerns about worsening traffic congestion, bottlenecks, and speeding along Bridge Road near the Godwin Bridge.
Portsmouth budget holds tax rate steady but shortchanges schools
A spending plan that holds the property tax rate steady but includes higher utility costs and leaves Portsmouth Public Schools millions of dollars short of what district leaders say they need.
Norfolk woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $20k from employer
NORFOLK, Va. — A 62-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $19,000 from a Norfolk doctor’s office where she worked as a bookkeeper, according to prosecutors. Wendy Ann Latham entered guilty pleas to three counts of felony embezzlement in Norfolk Circuit Court. Prosecutors said that from...
Enjoy an evening with John Cusack in Virginia Beach
Remember the iconic scene in the movie "Say Anything" with John Cusack holding the boombox to win back his love interest? Here's your chance to attend a special screening of the film in Virginia Beach, with John Cusack in attendance!
Virginia adds seven new historic sites to state landmarks register
Virginia's Board of Historic Resources approved seven new historic sites as state landmarks across the Commonwealth.
After FTC letter, dealers must review pricing practices
Auto dealers, manufacturers and lenders must ensure vehicle pricing and advertising is clear after the FTC sent warning letters to 97 auto groups related to deceptive pricing. The FTC sent letters around March 13 urging auto groups to ensure prices include all fees that consumers pay when buying their vehicle and...
Man pleads guilty to Portsmouth shooting that killed innocent bystander
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and related firearm charges for the 2023 fatal shooting of a bystander, Portsmouth prosecutors said on Tuesday. Gregory Davion Riddick also pleaded guilty to reckless handling of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a juvenile in...
VB resident files a court injunction to stop the West Neck redevelopment
A Virginia Beach resident filed a petition seeking a temporary injunction to stop the redevelopment of the Villages of West Neck golf course.
