Chesapeake VA

Capt. Rob Littman relieved Capt. Josh Appezzato as the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Oceana during a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Captain David Gray will be relieved by Captain Katie Jacobson as the commander of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLC) Fort Story during a ceremony that will be held on Feb. 27, according to officials.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Radian Forge — a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing startup — plans to invest $10.5 million to increase manufacturing operations in Portsmouth, creating 53 new jobs in the Commonwealth. Radian Forge specializes in the production of large-scale...

There was a large police presence near Virginia Beach Town Center on Thursday night.

Here are the Virginia bakeries closing their doors in 2026. 1. Virginia French Bakery (Norfolk) Perhaps the most historic loss for the state, the Virginia French Bakery in Norfolk has officially closed its doors after 114 years in business. Since 1912, this family-owned institution has been the backbone of the local...

Billy Flora was a free Black man from Portsmouth. He fought in two key battles during the American Revolution — the Battle of Great Bridge and the Siege of Yorktown.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 westbound near Military Highway in Norfolk is affecting traffic in that area. The westbound left lane, left-center lane and left shoulder are closed at mile marker 281.7, according to VDOT. Traffic is backed up about three miles.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — One person was taken to the hospital following a crash Thursday morning in Portsmouth, according to police. It happened at approximately 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of High Street and Potomac Avenue. A photo captured at the scene shows an overturned SUV and a company vehicle with damage to...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Book Exchange announced plans to close its Lynnhaven location on April 15, 2026, after nine years in business. The store’s management team announced the closure is due to the end of their lease, which they’ve decided not to renew. While the Lynnhaven branch is closing, the company’s...

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 664 Northbound in Chesapeake caused one injury and resulted in significant traffic delays.