Virginia Beach businessman abandons arena project
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach business owner Coleman Ferguson is pausing his efforts to bring a major league sports team and arena to the city. The decision comes after the city’s development authority declined to shortlist his proposal for land located near the convention center. Ferguson, who owns an...
Grammy winner Jelly Roll announces Virginia Beach tour date
Jelly Roll's "The Little Ass Shed Tour" will be making a stop in Virginia Beach this summer.
In split vote, Chesapeake City Council approves increase to toll rates
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In a split 5-4 vote, City Council voted to increase some toll rates on both the Chesapeake Expressway and Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge. Beginning July 1, tolls paid by license plate on the bridge will be set at a rate three-times the amount set for drivers using E-ZPass. Currently, the...
The Pulled Pork At This No-Frills Virginia Restaurant Is The Secret Reason Locals Never...
What makes a restaurant irresistible to locals? Some say it’s the cozy vibe, others swear by the generous portions, but in Norfolk, the answer might just be smoked perfection on a plate. Tucked in the Ghent neighborhood, No Frill Bar And Grill has earned legendary status among folks who...
New Riverside Smithfield Hospital already making a big impact
Riverside Smithfield Hospital has been operating for almost two months. Derek Lytle caught up with hospital staff who say the hospital is making a big impact.
Former network news correspondent is making business headlines in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — After 20 years of covering the nation’s biggest headlines, Danya Bacchus Whipple, formerly of CBS and ABC News, is preparing to bring a little bit of New Orleans y’all to Norfolk. “It will be made-to-order beignets, which are French donuts. If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, then you know all […]
Norovirus cases on the rise, health officials say
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Health officials in Chesapeake say norovirus cases are increasing, reflecting a broader rise in stomach illness activity across Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health saw an uptick in cases over the past week, with the virus spreading in public spaces such as schools, daycares, restaurants, and...
Come Hungry: This Virginia Buffet Serves Almost as Many Desserts as Mains
Captain George's Seafood Buffet in Virginia Beach offers an extensive seafood selection and a variety of desserts in an upscale environment.
Navy chief petty officer with Virginia Beach ties sentenced to 25 years in CSAM...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A U.S. Navy chief petty officer with ties to Virginia Beach was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Wednesday for producing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Shane Matthew Harlacher, 39, was...
The friendliest neighborhood in each 757 city, per Nextdoor
A popular neighborhood social networking service is highlighting neighborhoods in Hampton Roads where community and friendliness shines through.
