City of Virginia Beach Christmas & New Year’s Operating Schedule
Solid waste and recycling collection will not be provided Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Thursday collections will occur the Saturday after each holiday. Most City facilities and state agencies will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 24-26, for the Christmas holiday, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance...
Davis brothers host community holiday event in Norfolk
The Davis Brothers are doing their part to give back to their community.
A Christmas ‘miracle’ for Norfolk SPCA: Empty kennels
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Tuesday night was the first-ever Silent Night for the Norfolk SPCA’s kennels, as every dog it had is spending Christmas in a home. So far in 2025, it has had 1,567 adoptions and called the silent night “so well deserved for these animals, and of course, our staff. We are hoping […]
Chesapeake Police looking for missing teen Santana Wadsworth
Chesapeake Police are looking for missing teen Santana Wadsworth, who has not been seen since Dec. 18 and may be with an ex-boyfriend in Danville, Va.
NPD: 2 injured in Johnson Ave. shooting, community leaders react
Two men have been shot on Johnson Avenue in Norfolk Wednesday, police said.
Docs show mom wanted for alleged parental abduction in Suffolk has joint custody
Documentation from Breone'a Haskett Lee also shows she is filing a motion to quash and dismiss the warrant for her arrest on parental kidnapping charges.
Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan sworn in for sixth term
Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan was sworn in for a sixth term as the city's sheriff Monday, according to the Newport News Sheriff's Office.
Missy Elliott Brings Christmas Cheer To Portsmouth Community
Portsmouth native Missy Elliott’s generous spirit for her hometown was in full display on December 22 at Third Baptist Church. In addition to a free lunch to the local Portsmouth Community, Missy, represented by her mother Patricia Elliott, donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homelessn which provides...
Virginia Beach CASA needs more volunteers to help kids through court
Retired Navy Rear Adm. James McPherson’s service to his country included time as the judge advocate general of the Navy, under secretary of the Army and acting secretary of the Navy. He’s now serving his community in Virginia Beach as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Despite extensive legal experience,...
Vacant house fire under investigation in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A vacant house fire on Jamestown Avenue is under investigation, according to Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services. Crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Jamestown Avenue in reference to a residential structure fire at approximately 9:45 p.m. Upon arrival, crews reported fire in a...

















