New career pathway program launches for shipbuilding, healthcare for job seekers
A new initiative backed by a $300,000 grant is opening doors for job seekers in Portsmouth and across Hampton Roads.
Police investigate possible weapon at Norfolk International Airport
Police are investigating after an individual was suspected of having a weapon in a parking garage at the Norfolk International Airport Thursday morning.
Mercy Chefs ‘Feed 757’ campaign fighting food insecurity
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Mercy Chefs is nearing the end of its Feed 757 summer campaign, a regional effort to fight food insecurity among children across Hampton Roads. As part of its national summer feeding program, the nonprofit has hosted weekly food distribution events at public schools since late June. Each...
Virginia family makes ‘very disturbing’ discovery in rental home shower
The Boone family said they made the discovery after hearing a strange sound coming from the bathroom wall.
Man found guilty of killing beloved Norfolk convenience store clerk
Bruce Hisle was found guilty in the murder of 84-year-old James Carter, a beloved Norfolk convenience store worker.
Norfolk man arrested for car break-ins at Water Country USA
A Norfolk man has been arrested and charged in connection with several car break-ins in the parking lot of Water Country USA.
Puppies saved from house of horrors find safety: ‘Sweet as can be’
"There was alleged dog fighting going on, but you could not tell with the behavior of these animals. They were as sweet as can be," said Kirstin Decroix with the VBSPCA.
Rush Street Hires S.B. Ballard for $65 Million Virginia Hotel Project
Rush Street Gaming has announced the appointment of S.B. Ballard Construction Company as the general contractor of the Landing Hotel Portsmouth, a new development at its Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia. An upscale eight-story destination, the Landing Hotel Portsmouth will cost approximately $65 million to...
Drowning reported at Virginia Beach
A reported drowning took place Thursday morning at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, according to Virginia Beach police.
Portsmouth Police say crime is down in the second quarter of 2025
Portsmouth Police say crime is down. Police Chief Stephen Jenkins says Portsmouth has seen more than a 17% reduction in crime in the second quarter.
