Norfolk Police investigate shooting on Lowery Road
Norfolk Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Lowery Road and Security Lane, resulting in one male being taken to the hospital with injuries.
Airport takes to social media to reunite lost teddy bear with owner
It’s all paws on deck. A Virginia airport is seeking the public’s help in reuniting a missing teddy bear with its owner. Officials at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia shared a photo of the gingham-clad plushie with matching bunny slippers on Facebook on Dec. 30 with the caption, “Can you help me find my...
Longtime local chicken restaurants close suddenly
The video above is from WAVY’s previous coverage of a Pollard’s Chicken closure. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Two longtime chicken restaurants in Norfolk closed suddenly at the end of 2025. Pollard’s Pollard’s Chicken & Catering officially announced that it closed its longtime Norfolk location on Ballentine Blvd. A social...
Boat ramp renovation in Virginia Beach draws complaints from boaters
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A newly-renovated boat ramp at Owl Creek in Virginia Beach is drawing complaints from boaters who say the project has created new problems instead of solving old ones. Construction at the Owl Creek Boat Ramp was completed after several months of renovations. The upgraded ramp now features...
Virginia Beach Man Walks Again After Rare Paralysis, Shares Life-Saving Message
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (WTKR) — A Virginia Beach man who went from paralysis and fighting for his life to walking again is now sharing his story to help neighbors recognize warning signs that could save lives. Ra-Jon James’ ordeal began in late July when he started feeling weak. The...
American Airlines adds daily flights from Norfolk to Chicago O’Hare
American Airlines is expanding service at Norfolk International Airport, adding new daily flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/american-airlines-adds-daily-flights-from-norfolk-to-chicago-ohare/
It’s official. Riverside Smithfield Hospital to open at 8 a.m. on Jan. 6
2219 - Patient rooms have one bed per room and sliding glass doors with retractable blinds, eliminating the need for curtains at the new 50-bed Riverside Smithfield Hospital, which will see its first patients on Jan. 6. 2230 - Construction at Riverside Smithfield Hospital was completed just over two years...
Norfolk homicides hit historic low in 2025
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — New Year’s Eve was two days ago, but Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi continues to celebrate, as Norfolk’s homicide rate for 2025 is lower than any in recent memory. “What we saw in Norfolk was an absolutely historic year in terms of homicide,” Fatehi said in a Friday interview with WAVY....
BAE Norfolk gets $10.4M mod to Laboon DSRA contract
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk, Norfolk, Va. (NMS), has been awarded a $10,398,203 firm-fixed-price modification for additional mission critical work to previously awarded contract (N00024-25-C-4412) for the USS Laboon (DDG 58) fiscal year 2025 dry-dock selected restricted availability.(DSRA) Work will be...
Chesapeake Police search for jewelry store theft suspect
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man stole a pair of diamond earrings at a jewelry store inside Greenbrier Mall Thursday in Chesapeake, police said. Chesapeake Police said the larceny took place around 3 p.m. at Jewelry Palace inside the mall as employees reported that a man came into the store, asked to view a pair […]
