Candlelit vigil held for murder victims ahead of potential geriatric release law change
Family and friends of murder victims gathered in Virginia Beach for a candlelight vigil to honor those who were lost and advocate for Lexi's Law, which would prevent serious offenders from being eligible for early release.
Cats rescued, two displaced in Virginia Beach structure fire
The Virginia Beach Fire Department units responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon in the 700 block of Hemlock Crescent at about 4 p.m.
Norfolk man needed sudden brain surgery after seizure on NYE
NORFOLK, Va. — Family and friends are rallying around a Norfolk man after he needed emergency brain surgery to remove a tumor on New Year’s Day. Chayse Manugo planned to celebrate the new year at a party with friends, but instead, he was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a seizure. Lifelong friend Jefferson...
Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office uses drone to find runaway teen
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office found a runaway 14-year-old girl using a drone Tuesday, January 6. Two social workers were transporting the girl from West Virginia to a behavioral health facility in Newport News, Virginia, in compliance with a court order, according to deputies....
Not guilty plea entered, trial date set in Suffolk horse cruelty case
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A trial date has been set for one of two people facing nearly 100 counts of animal cruelty-related charges, stemming from what investigators say were dead and neglected horses found in their possession. Janet Aston, 73, pleaded not guilty Friday morning to all 96 counts in an indictment that...
Hundreds gather in Newport News to protest Minnesota woman’s death
Hundreds protested in Newport News Saturday demanding justice for Renee Good, killed during a federal immigration operation in Minnesota.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue safely extricates three from stalled elevators
Norfolk Fire and Rescue successfully extricated three people from different elevators in a multistory building on Diven Arch due to a power outage, with no injuries reported.
Haygood Skating Center to close after 52 years in Virginia Beach
After more than five decades of birthday parties, school fundraisers and packed weekend skate sessions, Haygood Skating Center is closing its doors.
Norfolk residents face higher water bills due to extended billing; city offers payment plans
NORFOLK, Va. — A few Norfolk residents got a shock in the mail when they saw their latest water bill. City leaders confirm residents can expect a higher-than-usual bill for this month... not because the rates have gone up, but because of an extended billing period. William Wood, a...
Chesapeake man sentenced to over 7 years for attempting to receive 3 kilograms of...
NORFOLK, Va. — A Chesapeake man has been sentenced to seven years and four months in federal prison after attempting to receive a package containing more than three kilograms of cocaine. Kevin Russell Beasley, 51, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in...

















