Norovirus cases on the rise, health officials say
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Health officials in Chesapeake say norovirus cases are increasing, reflecting a broader rise in stomach illness activity across Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health saw an uptick in cases over the past week, with the virus spreading in public spaces such as schools, daycares, restaurants, and...
Come Hungry: This Virginia Buffet Serves Almost as Many Desserts as Mains
Captain George's Seafood Buffet in Virginia Beach offers an extensive seafood selection and a variety of desserts in an upscale environment.
Navy chief petty officer with Virginia Beach ties sentenced to 25 years in CSAM...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A U.S. Navy chief petty officer with ties to Virginia Beach was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Wednesday for producing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Shane Matthew Harlacher, 39, was...
The friendliest neighborhood in each 757 city, per Nextdoor
A popular neighborhood social networking service is highlighting neighborhoods in Hampton Roads where community and friendliness shines through.
Gunfire hits DoorDash driver’s vehicle during Chesapeake delivery
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Police are searching for at least five suspects after multiple vehicles, including a DoorDash delivery driver’s, were hit during a shooting incident on Feb. 11. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of Border Road, according to information in a Facebook post from...
Hampton is sinking: New research from VT shows how much
HAMPTON, Va. — As the water hits the beach at Fort Monroe in Hampton, it’s a reminder of the historic site’s vulnerability. It’s also a sign of potential opportunities. “Sea level rise gives us a chance to create wetlands where there may be dry land now....
Norfolk Police looking for missing woman
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) —Norfolk Police are looking for a woman who was last seen Tuesday morning near Sentara Leigh Hospital on Kempsville Road. Police are looking for Lashonda Harp, 51, last seen around 10:40 a.m. at Sentara Leigh Hospital at 830 Kempsville Road. Harp is about 5-foot-8, 300 pounds with long black,...
New Chesapeake elementary school prompts rezoning plan affecting students
A new Chesapeake elementary school opening in 2027 is prompting a rezoning plan for 4 overcrowded Chesapeake elementary schools.
Former office tower to become apartments, hotel
The old Dominion Tower downtown is getting a makeover. A groundbreaking this morning kicked off construction to transform the high-rise into a hotel, restaurant, and apartments.
Unhoused, but not invisible: A call of compassion for the homeless
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The routes they’ve taken differ. A man, about 20 years old, reportedly walked from Richmond to downtown Portsmouth by following the path of railroad tracks. A man named Keith said his life was pleasant until his fiancé died. In the months that followed, he said he ended up depressed and...

















