Chesapeake students will return after Labor Day the next two school years
The video above is from previous WAVY coverage of a Chesapeake School Board’s 2024 decision. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – At a recent meeting, the Chesapeake School Board approved the academic calendars for the next two school years, with students continuing to return after the Labor Day holiday. The 2026-2027 academic...
Drug drop at Norfolk jail leads to inmate charges, warrant for woman
A woman is wanted and a man was arrested for their alleged roles in dropping a package of cocaine and suboxone to a group of inmates behind a dumpster at the Norfolk City Jail.
Police: 2 shot on W. Ocean View Ave.
Two people have life-threatening injuries after being shot on West Ocean View Avenue near Ocean View Beach Park Tuesday night, and a preliminary investigation has connected that shooting to a nearby scene in the 1800 block of East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk Police said.
Suffolk Police looking for woman last seen Nov. 18
Suffolk Police are looking for a woman who was last seen Nov. 18 leaving her place of work on North Main Street around 4 p.m.
OCEARCH tracking 2 Great White sharks off the Virginia coast
OCEARCH tags and tracks sharks around the world to study their habits and migratory patterns.
The Unconventional Journey of a Black Artist Who Wanted to do Something Different
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Ukwensi Chappell is a professional contemporary artist exploring modern-day issues and cultural shifts through art. Chappell was inspired by his mentor, Élan Vital, who uses an aerospace enamel, combined with vibrant colors, to create exotic patterns in his artwork. The paint, which is typically...
Over $775K in counterfeit toys seized by Norfolk Customs and Border Protection
Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit toys were seized by Customs and Border Protection at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, Virginia, according to a release sent to News 3.
42 Years Later: Hunter’s Haunting Memory of Chesapeake’s Unsolved Remains
A Routine Hunt Turns Nightmare (Image Credits: Unsplash) Chesapeake, Va. – Deep in the tangled underbrush near Interstate 64, where the air hangs heavy with the scent of damp earth, two hunters stumbled upon something that would linger in their minds for decades. A Routine Hunt Turns Nightmare Picture this: it’s...
Why is the Graduation Rate at ODU So Low?
The Old Dominion University (ODU) has been a topic of discussion due to its seemingly low graduation rates. With a 4-year graduation rate of 25% and a 6-year rate of 49%, potential students are expressing concerns about this statistic. The question arises: Is there a specific reason preventing students from...
Man turns himself in after striking another man in Smithfield shopping center parking lot
A Carrollton man has turned himself in to police Sunday after striking a pedestrian in Smithfield following a dispute.
