City officials consider housing development amid traffic concerns on Elbow Road
City officials have assured residents that a plan to widen Elbow Road has been in development for several years as part of the Elbow Road Widening Phase II Project
More charges for man accused of bathroom recordings
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man accused of illegally recording people in a medical center restroom now faces more than 150 such charges. Jeffrey Leffel has been accused of placing a cell phone in a restroom at a Sentara Health facility on Edwin Drive in Chesapeake over a period of several years. According to court […]
Be mindful of jellyfish when at the beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s summer, and as more people head to the beach, experts say jellyfish sightings are common along our local shores. Moon jellies and stinging nettles are the most frequently spotted species, especially after storms. While they’re beautiful to watch, jellyfish can deliver a painful sting...
Portsmouth program helps young readers stay on track this summer
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — This summer, some Portsmouth students are diving into more than just pools—they’re diving into books, too. At Portsmouth Catholic Regional School, young learners like Jewel Basnight are sharpening their reading skills through Horizons Hampton Roads, an academic enrichment program that supports...
Navy memo to Congressional Hispanic Caucus answers questions about Angelina Resendiz’s death
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus sent a letter to the U.S. Navy, demanding answers on the death of Valley native, Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz. ValleyCentral has obtained the memo in which the Navy replied to their questions. Last week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)...
Cool and Eclectic celebrates 20 years of headless Betty Boop statue
A life-sized statue of an American icon was serving as the mascot for Cool and Eclectic in Virginia Beach. Then on July 17, 2005, it was beheaded.
Teen pronounced dead on 35th Street in Norfolk; police investigating as homicide
A teen was pronounced dead on 35th Street in Norfolk Thursday afternoon, and police are investigating his death as a homicide.
Pile-driving begins for Elbow Road bridge construction in Virginia Beach
Construction of Elbow Road in Virginia Beach is progressing well — specifically, the foundation for the future bridge has started to be put in place.
Virginia Beach launching program to help homeowners protect themselves from flooding
The city of Virginia Beach is in the midst of a massive, long-term effort to protect itself from rising waters. In 2021, voters approved a $567 billion bond referendum to finance the Flood Protection Program, which is replacing and expanding outdated infrastructure to better drain streets and absorb excess water.
First Warning Forecast: Flood Watch and severe storm risk today
Hot and humid again today with storms building this afternoon to evening. Severe storms possible with a flooding threat. Heat, humidity, and storms this weekend.
