Chesapeake VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Chesapeake responded to a water rescue Friday morning. According to police, crews were called to Lake Drummond in the Dismal Swamp at 6:28 a.m. for the report of a boat that had capsized. The Fire Department launched the rescue boat with assistance from the Chesapeake Police...

A Newport News man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a woman in the city early Wednesday morning, police said. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/woman-found-dead-on-sidewalk-on-jefferson-ave-in-newport-news-investigation-underway/

NORFOLK, Va. — Our Peoples Soulful Seafood is returning to where it all began. After relocating during the pandemic, the family-owned restaurant has moved back to its original Shoop Avenue location, the spot where it first became a neighborhood staple. The move marks a homecoming for owner and Norfolk...

One of my earliest memories as a child is a night from the early 90s. In my family’s small, but sufficient MacDonald Manor apartment in Chesapeake, Va., a scene plays out. My mother and I are in the living room. It’s the middle of the night, but this night, we both lay on the couch awaiting a single moment. Finally...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been seriously injured after a shooting Thursday morning in Norfolk, according to police. It happened around 6:40 a.m. at a residence in the 7200 block of Marcy Street. The apartment is on the corner of the intersection of Marcy and Warren Streets, not far from Granby Street and […]

While most people were gathered around the Thanksgiving table, a few braved chilly winds and crashing waves at Virginia Beach’s Rudee Inlet, finding gratitude in the ocean, not the oven.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If you have trouble finding the right gift for family and friends and need a little help, we have just the right place for you! You’ll find what you’re looking for at the gifting experts at Please & Thankyou in Virginia Beach. From retail and gourmet, to corporate and special occasions, let...

E-bikes, or electric bicycles, are becoming more common because they offer higher speeds and greater efficiency than traditional pedal bikes. These features can also increase risks, especially for new or inexperienced riders. It is important for users to understand e-bike operation, local laws, and safety practices...

According to officials, on Nov. 26, the Department of Veterans Affairs says that 51,936 homeless Veterans have found permanent housing across the country in the year of 2025.

NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man pleaded guilty last month to child abuse and neglect as well as child cruelty after being suspected of shaking and injuring his 6-week-old son last year. On Nov. 16, 2024, William Robert Lee Jr., 28, took his son to Children’s Hospital of the...