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.
13-year-old shot after reported fight, 16-year-old charged: NNPD
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged following a shooting that left a 13-year-old injured on Monday, according to Newport News police.
A new fashion trend weaving new way of life for young men
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A new fashion trend is making its way around the globe. Baggy jeans, sweat pants and hoodies are out, and the quarter-zip is in. Cameron Garner, a 10 On Your Side intern, sported a gray and black quarter zip outside the WAVY studios. “Rather than having some ripped jeans or having […]
Customer Notice: Service Disconnections for Non-Payment Resume
During the recent federal furloughs, Newport News Waterworks (NNWW) temporarily paused service disconnections to support customers who were unexpectedly impacted. With the federal government now fully reopened, NNWW will resume service disconnections for non-payment, beginning Monday, Dec. 1. This will include water...
Virginia Beach City Council endorse 10-1 voting system charter change
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Following the city-wide referendum in which a majority of voters favored a 10-1 local voting system, City Council members have thrown their support behind codifying the system into the city charter. In a 9-0 vote last Tuesday, council passed a resolution that encourages the General...
Nonprofit aims to build family relationships through farm work, animal therapy
Suffolk's Hero Kids Foundation helps military and first-responder families heal through animal-assisted therapy and farm work programs.
