Navy parts manufacturer announces $10.5 million investment in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Radian Forge will invest $10.5 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Portsmouth, creating 53 jobs to support U.S. Navy production needs, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced on Wednesday. The company produces large-scale, precision-grade maritime components using a metal 3D-printing process...
Construction set to begin on Violet Bank Trail in Kempsville area
Construction is set to begin in March on a neighborhood trail in Virginia Beach’s Kempsville area, a project city officials say will improve pedestrian safety and connectivity.
Chesapeake Fire Department battles blaze on Shillelagh Road
The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a fire in the 800 block of Shillelagh Road on Wednesday afternoon, extinguishing a 10-by-20-foot shed and a 40-by-30-foot detached two-car garage, with no injuries reported and the cause of the fire still under investigation.
VB man found guilty of hit-and-run in Navy chief’s death, not guilty of murder
Over three years after the hit-and-run death of a local Navy chief in Virginia Beach, the man behind the wheel was found guilty of the hit-and-run charge, but not guilty of more serious charges.
Virginia Beach businessman abandons arena project
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach business owner Coleman Ferguson is pausing his efforts to bring a major league sports team and arena to the city. The decision comes after the city’s development authority declined to shortlist his proposal for land located near the convention center. Ferguson, who owns an...
Grammy winner Jelly Roll announces Virginia Beach tour date
Jelly Roll's "The Little Ass Shed Tour" will be making a stop in Virginia Beach this summer.
In split vote, Chesapeake City Council approves increase to toll rates
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In a split 5-4 vote, City Council voted to increase some toll rates on both the Chesapeake Expressway and Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge. Beginning July 1, tolls paid by license plate on the bridge will be set at a rate three-times the amount set for drivers using E-ZPass. Currently, the...
The Pulled Pork At This No-Frills Virginia Restaurant Is The Secret Reason Locals Never...
What makes a restaurant irresistible to locals? Some say it’s the cozy vibe, others swear by the generous portions, but in Norfolk, the answer might just be smoked perfection on a plate. Tucked in the Ghent neighborhood, No Frill Bar And Grill has earned legendary status among folks who...
New Riverside Smithfield Hospital already making a big impact
Riverside Smithfield Hospital has been operating for almost two months. Derek Lytle caught up with hospital staff who say the hospital is making a big impact.
Former network news correspondent is making business headlines in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — After 20 years of covering the nation’s biggest headlines, Danya Bacchus Whipple, formerly of CBS and ABC News, is preparing to bring a little bit of New Orleans y’all to Norfolk. “It will be made-to-order beignets, which are French donuts. If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, then you know all […]
