Chesapeake Moves to Require Permits for Data Centers in Residential Adjacent Areas
Data centers proposed on Chesapeake's industrial land—some of it directly adjacent to residential zoning—may soon require special permits.
An ODU student came up with ‘6 7’-shaped chicken nuggets. We tried them
A senior at Old Dominion University is celebrating after her idea to create chicken nuggets based on a viral trend was picked up by Perdue.
Bomb threats reported at York County, Portsmouth schools; no evidence found
Multiple schools in York County and three in Portsmouth received a bomb threat Friday morning.
Woman seriously injured after shooting on Boulder Drive in Newport News
Virginia Beach police are investigating a shooting that left a woman seriously injured Friday morning. Officers responded around 7:42 a.m. to the 300 block of Boulder Drive for a domestic situation. Police say that the incident was determined to be non-criminal, and officers left the home. As officers were leaving...
Shoppers react to proposed Chesapeake Costco
Chesapeake planning staff recommended approval with conditions for a new Costco at Greenbrier Mall that would demolish the old Sears building. They say it could add economic benefits to the area despite design concerns.
Virginia Beach police search for woman who flipped pool table over
Virginia Beach police are attempting to locate a woman accused of property damage after flipping a pool table over.
First Warning Forecast: Comfortable Friday, hot & humid this weekend
Heat and humidity climb over the weekend. Highs will be in the low 90s starting on Sunday and all the way through next week.
Man admits to crimes involving undocumented workers at Perdue
One of several suspects connected to a cleaning company hired by Perdue in Accomac pleaded guilty this week in U.S. District Court in Norfolk to two criminal charges involving a scheme to supply undocumented workers, including young teenagers, with fake identification so they could work at the local plant. The...
Free and open to all: Norfolk Greek Festival kicks off Thursday
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk Greek Festival event is back! The festival kicks off Thursday, May 14, 2026, and continues until May 17, 2026, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby Street in Norfolk. It is free and open to the public. The Norfolk Greek Festival’s website states that “this event is
‘Sunsets on the River’ returns May 14 — Hermitage Museum & Gardens announces the...
NORFOLK, Va. — Summer evenings are back at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens with the return of our beloved riverside concert series. We’re excited to announce this year’s lineup, featuring an incredible mix of regional favorites and crowd-pleasing acts that will keep you dancing all summer long.
