Chesapeake Jubilee 2026: Rides, shows, and fireworks await
The video above is from the WAVY Archives. It’s coverage of the Jubilee from 1983! CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – An annual tradition, dating back to 1982, returns again to Chesapeake City Park. The Chesapeake Jubilee, presented by Cavalier Auto Group, is happening over four days, from May 14-17, 2026. According to organizer
Police: 1 injured after truck crashes into train in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man has life-threatening injuries after a truck crashed into a train on Yadkin Road Thursday afternoon, Chesapeake police said. Chesapeake Police responded to the scene around 4 p.m. for a reported collision involving a vehicle and a train. Police said the truck overturned as a result of the
Man hospitalized with severe injuries after car was hit by train: CPD
One man is in the hospital with severe injuries after his truck was hit by a train, according to the Chesapeake Police Department.
Sailor accused of killing wife, hiding her body in Norfolk apartment freezer arraigned
NORFOLK, Va. — A Navy sailor accused of killing his wife and fleeing the country appeared in Norfolk court Thursday, more than three months after investigators discovered the woman’s body inside a downtown apartment freezer. David Varela was arraigned on charges of first-degree murder and concealing a dead...
Plans for Costco at Greenbrier Mall move forward at former Sears site
Development plans are moving forward for a possible Costco coming to the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake at the site of the former Sears store.
Portsmouth man wanted for assault arrested in Southampton County
BOYKINS, Va. — A Portsmouth man who was wanted for assault was arrested in Southampton County on Thursday, but not before injuring a deputy in the process. The chief deputy of the Southampton County Sheriff's Office said that, around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, a deputy joined a Boykins police sergeant in an attempt to locate
NPS hosts meetings to discuss Phase II of closures, redistricting plan
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Public Schools is continuing to work through Phase II of its schools consolidation and closure plans, hosting a pair of meetings Wednesday at Granby and Tarrallton elementary schools, which will be closing after the end of the following school year. From the start of this process, official
DB3 returns home to kick off fight week in Norfolk
Fight week in Norfolk is underway. Keyshawn, Kelvin and Keon Davis will take the ring at Scope this Saturday in hopes of treating their home town crowd to a trio of knockouts.
All westbound lanes reopen following crash at Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth
All westbound lanes on I-264 at the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth are closed due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.
Norfolk woman advocates for earlier diagnosis after years-long battle with rare autoimmune disease
NORFOLK, Va. — In 2007, a rash was one of the first signs something was seriously wrong for Kaniah Gunter. "My eyelids swelled up three centimeters away from my face," she said. Gunter's hair began falling out, and fatigue made basic daily tasks difficult. At times, she struggled to...

















