USS Mitscher deploys as part of Gerald R. Ford Strike Group
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The USS Mitscher is getting ready to deploy from Naval Station Norfolk, joining up with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. “It’s just motivating how enthusiastic they are,” said Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta, director of maritime operations for the U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Family and friends...
NNPD: Increased patrols after car break-ins at Warwick Village Apartments
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Eight people have reported damage to their cars at Warwick Village Apartments in Newport News. The Newport News Police Department has received at least three reports in reference to car alarms going off and vehicles being broken into in the 400 block of Nelson Drive this week. One victim...
Truck runs into Norfolk 7-Eleven, damages storefront windows
A truck damaged the front windows of the 7-Eleven near the intersection of Cromwell Drive and Chesapeake Boulevard in Norfolk, per a picture sent to News 3 Friday afternoon.
Fire at Newport News car dealership under investigation
The Newport News Fire Department is investigating an overnight fire at a car dealer.
Norfolk restaurant adds 15% tip minimum to help struggling employees
A Norfolk restaurant is leading a "frank" discussion about tipping, as it has decided to add a 15% automatic tip on all dine-in orders and a 5% charge on all takeout.
Olena Yeryomenko Gets PETA Memorial For Saving Dogs From War
Dr. Olena “Leleka” Yeryomenko, a Ukrainian military medic and animal rescuer, was killed June 29 while rushing to help a wounded soldier — just after evacuating 42 dogs from heavy shelling near the Russian border. This week, PETA held a memorial service and planted a white rose...
Passes: “Doc” Al Lewis, Herbal Farmacy CEO, Founder & Herbalist
CEO, founder, and Naturopathic Herbalist, Albert Lewis, has passed. Affectionately known as “Doc” or “Doctor Al” for the 30 plus years he was in business, details of his passing were not available at NJG press time. Since opening the doors of the Herbal Pharmacy more than...
Man sentenced to 18 months for Norfolk restaurant burglaries
A man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after he pled guilty to burglarizing restaurants in Downtown Norfolk and Ghent in 2024.
‘Masters of The Mic’ Bring Old School Rap To Portsmouth
The Masters of the Mic delivered an energetic evening of old school rap and hip-hop music from the 80s and 90s to a packed house of fans on Friday night (July 18) at the Portsmouth Pavilion. The nostalgic rap show featured co-headliners Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick, MC Lyte, EPMD, and Arrested Development.
Local construction company chosen to complete hotel at Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Friday morning, Rivers Casino in Portsmouth announced the construction company that will work on The Landing Hotel.
