Virginia Beach Celebrates African American Music Month
A celebration of African-American Music Month featuring Plunky & Oneness with Special Guests was presented by Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs on June 28 at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University. The afternoon of music showcased the Mosaic Steel...
Mercy Chefs deploys to Kerr County, Texas to aid victims of severe flooding
Mercy Chefs, a Portsmouth-based disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, is responding to the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas.
3 adults displaced by Chesapeake residential fire
Three adults were displaced from their home after a residential structure fire in the 600 block of Calista Drive early Saturday morning, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.
Norfolk food pantry expands to Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Salvation Army Portsmouth Corps is expanding across Hampton Roads as the food pantry — a service that has always been available in Norfolk — is now also in Portsmouth. Salvation Army area Commander Major Chris Flanagan said this expansion comes as demand remains high for the services...
Four-star Oscar Smith wide receiver Travis Johnson is headed to Michigan
(WAVY) CHESAPEAKE – With offers from the likes of Penn State, Michigan, South Carolina, Virginia Tech and a slew of others, four-star wide receiver Travis Johnson from Oscar Smith High School announced that he will play for the University of Michigan of the Big Ten. The 6-foot-4, 190 pound Johnson caught 63 passes...
8Arts & Culture: Muralist Auz Miles talks Central Virginia arts scene
In this episode of 8Arts & Culture, digital content producer Kendal McAuley and editor Catrice Roots return to the WRIC Now livestream studio to continue their exploration of Central Virginia’s dynamic arts scene.
Fireworks light up the Fourth in Hampton Roads
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Fireworks lit up the night Friday in Hampton Roads as thousands turned out across the region to capture the patriotic pyrotechnics on a postcard-perfect Fourth of July. Thousands saw the fireworks at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, many getting to the beach to set up their spots just after...
Suffolk kicks off fourth annual ‘Sweets Week,’ featuring local sugary treats
Suffolk Tourism is kicking off its fourth annual "Sweets Week" this weekend, spanning from July 5 to July 12.
Three people and a dog displaced after a house fire in Chesapeake
Three people and a dog are displaced after a fire in the Bells Mill section of Chesapeake early this morning, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.
Suffolk Parks and Recreation hosts Stars and Stripes Spectacular tomorrow
Suffolk Parks and Recreation is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Constant's Wharf Park and Marina, featuring live music, fireworks, food and beverage, and a kid's area, with shuttle service available from two locations.
