Suffolk residents can recycle old tires and large household goods on June 13
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Area residents can dispose of old tires and other items that have built up in their homes on June 13 at the upcoming Recycling Drive and Tire Amnesty Day, hosted by Keep Suffolk Beautiful. The free event will be held in the front parking lot...
A Virginia Beach mom’s nonprofit helps families through pregnancy loss after her own stillbirth
When Heather Wilson was pregnant with her first child in 2009, she was expecting a baby girl. She planned to name her Kennedy. Then Wilson developed preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure. At the time, Wilson did not fully understand how serious it could become. “The...
$25M lawsuit filed over Rolin Hill’s death in police custody
A newly-filed lawsuit is seeking millions of dollars in damages over the death of Rolin Hill, a man who passed away in the hospital after suffering from a medical emergency while in jail back in 2024.
New details emerge in Lina Guerra murder investigation at Varela bond hearing
The Navy reservist accused of killing his wife before fleeing the country was denied bond during a court hearing on Thursday.
Virginia Beach sailor charged in woman’s death remains hospitalized; arraignment postponed
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach sailor charged with murder in the death of a fellow sailor did not appear in court Thursday for his scheduled arraignment after remaining hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to newly filed court records. Quentell Lawrence, 22, is charged with second-degree.
Chesapeake shed fire spreads to townhouses
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Chesapeake shed fire on Thursday has displaced a family from their home in the Western Branch area of the city. The Chesapeake Fire Department said they were called to the 3800 block of Sir Francis Drake Drive around 1:30 p.m. after receiving multiple calls about a shed fire. Crews arrived on scene
Suffolk man arrested on rape charges after June 2 incident at regional landfill
SUFFOLK, Va., (WAVY) — A man was arrested and charged following a reported rape that occurred on June 2 on Bob Foeller Drive. Norman Strickland, 60, of Suffolk was charged with rape, abduction with intent to defile, aggravated sexual battery and object sexual penetration, according to the Suffolk Police Department. He
Community activist organizes Juneteenth Parade to heal generational pain
Organizers of the 2026 Juneteenth Parade in Norfolk are prying apart the invisible chains that keep people in bondage.
Boat repair shops experiencing a rush ahead of Harborfest and Sail250®
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Soon, the waters surrounding Hampton Roads will serve as a basin for summer boating. In two weeks, the region will welcome a procession of majestic watercraft trimmed with giant sails catching the mid-June winds that accompany Harborfest and Sail250®. It’s a signal to the...
Governor signs bills designed to protect patients and medical professionals from hospital violence
NORFOLK, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation “to make Virginia hospitals and medical facilities safer for patients, their families, and the nurses, doctors, and medical professionals who serve Virginia communities,” according to the Governor’s Office. Thursday at Se
