Chesapeake superintendent gives final State of the School System address
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake Public Schools leaders laid out where the division stands during this year’s State of the School System address, calling it a critical moment for the district. The annual update comes as Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton prepares to retire in July after years of leading...
War on pollen leaves Hampton Roads on the defense
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The price of gas is high, the price of food is high and now the pollen count in Hampton Roads is sky high. Folks at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach took on a foe that takes the fun out of time in the sun. “It just makes me sneeze and […]
This Virginia Basilica Is The Only African-American Shrine Of Its Kind In The U.S.
Step inside and you feel it immediately, a sense of history and purpose woven into every detail. This place stands as a landmark unlike any other in the country. With roots reaching back to the late 1700s, this predominantly African American Catholic basilica brings together faith, cultural heritage, and striking...
Railroad files for abandonment as Navy looks to expand JEB Little Creek-Fort Story
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A long-operating railroad line could soon be abandoned in order to facilitate the expansion of JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Earlier this month, Canonie Atlantic Co. filed a petition with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) to officially abandon a little more than two miles of...
Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration in Chesapeake and Portsmouth VA
Recovering from a fire? Coastal Restoration offers full-service fire and smoke damage restoration to homes and businesses throughout Hampton Roads. We handle everything from soot removal to structural repair — so you can focus on what matters. ✔ Smoke & soot removal. ✔ Odor elimination & professional deodorization....
Chesapeake pastor asks community for help repairing church building ahead of 100 year anniversary
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Chesapeake pastor is asking the community for help repairing a 100-year-old church building so it can continue serving the next generation. Bethel Assembly of God, located at the corner of Grady and Decatur streets in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in...
The Authentic Italian Market In Virginia Where The Owner Still Shares A Taste Of...
It starts with one bite and suddenly you are somewhere far from Virginia Beach. Inside a modest shopping plaza, this small Italian market feels like a direct line to southern Italy. The space is cozy, the shelves are stocked with carefully chosen ingredients, and everything reflects the owner’s roots and...
Navy’s newest destroyer arrives at Naval Station Norfolk ahead of commissioning
The Navy’s newest destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., arrived at its home port, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 20, ahead of its commissioning ceremony, scheduled for April 11. The warship’s namesake, retired Marine Corps Col. Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, was on...
Joint investigation leads to seizure of $6 million cocaine in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Federal and local law enforcement agencies seized 159 kilograms of cocaine, valued at around $6 million, during a joint investigation in Suffolk Thursday. The operation targeted a notorious drug trafficking organization operation within the Hampton Roads area. The investigation was conducted by...
An unsolved murder and unsolved social ills in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Fat Hank, as friends called him, grew up in the Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth, and he and his buddy, Michael Marshall, a drug dealer, wanted for nothing back in the day. “You know, pretty women, nice car, the clothes, the jewelry and all those kind of things,” Marshall said. It […]
