Chesapeake police give away turkeys instead of tickets on Friday
Drivers in Chesapeake might receive a turkey instead of a traffic ticket on December 12, in a unique initiative rewarding courteous driving.
Newport News veterinarian faces license loss amid 30 alleged patient mistreatment cases
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News veterinarian is facing the possibility of suspension — and potentially the loss of his license — after more than 30 allegations of patient mistreatment were formally filed with the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Les Sekut, who practices at...
Norfolk homeless shelter over capacity from cold
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Center homeless shelter in Norfolk has been at max capacity for over a week now and is seeking help from the community. The shelter, which offers temporary housing and services for the homeless, began experiencing max capacity after the city of Norfolk issued a winter overflow warning last...
Navy seeks community input on basing F-35 jets at Oceana
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Navy is moving forward with an environmental impact statement as it considers home-basing F-35C Joint Strike Fighter aircraft at Naval Air Station Oceana, a shift that would replace the installation’s existing F/A-18 squadrons. The service is evaluating two locations for the transition: NAS...
Portsmouth murder victim’s family pleads for justice
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Alongside a chain link fence on Calvin Drive in Portsmouth, a faded makeshift memorial marks the spot where 36-year-old Brenton Hargraves took his last breath. With a heart forever broken, Hargraves’ mother, Deshana Linsey, steeled emotions to visit the site for the first time. Hargraves, the...
Virginia Seafood Buffets Serving Endless Plates Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Craving all-you-can-eat crab legs and fresh oysters without breaking the bank?. Virginia’s seafood buffets deliver exactly that experience every single day. From Virginia Beach to Richmond, these restaurants pile your plate high with steamed shrimp, snow crab, and local catches. Locals know these spots serve quality...
VSP: 1 dead in 4-vehicle I-664 crash in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — One person has died and another person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer Friday afternoon on Interstate 664 northbound near Exit 4 in Newport News, Virginia State Police said. A four-vehicle crash on Interstate 664 in Newport News Friday afternoon killed one...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle at Hampton intersection
Hampton Police responded to an accident that involved a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of East Mercury Blvd. and Fox Hill Rd. last night.
3 Newport News smoke shops shut down for selling drugs
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News police say three vape shops in the city were shut down this week after officers and federal partners executed search warrants tied to an ongoing drug distribution investigation. The searches happened Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4, at:. A-Z Smokehouse in the...
Mother of sailor Angelina Resendiz speaks out after accused sailors legal team lays out...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The mother of sailor Angelina Resendiz is speaking out after the man accused of killing her daughter was in court Wednesday. Fellow sailor Jermiah Copeland is charged in connection to her death. Copeland’s charges include murder, sexual assault and obstruction of justice. Her body was...

















