Suspect wanted in Chesapeake store theft
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Police are looking for a suspect accused of stealing from a store in Chesapeake. The theft happened at a store in the 1900 block of South Military Highway on Sept. 15. Police say the suspect took various merchandise and exited without paying for it. The suspect then left the area in […]
Hampton Roads gas prices hold steady at $2.98, down 15 cents in a month
Gas prices have continued to drop as we enter the fall months, with the average national price for a gallon of gas now at $3.15 and Hampton Roads prices remaining at $2.98.
Lightning strike causes house fire in Smithfield
A lightening strike early Saturday morning caused heavy fire and smoke in the Smithfield, according to Isle of Wight Fire Rescue.
1 dead following overnight shooting in Virginia Beach
A man was found dead in the 400 block of N. Great Neck Rd. after an early morning shooting Saturday, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Neptune Grand Parade cancelled due to severe weather threat
Organizers for the Neptune Festival announced Saturday morning that the Grand Parade will be canceled due to the threat of severe weather.
VBSPCA takes in multiple animals from animal cruelty cases across three different states
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach SPCA has taken in multiple dogs from multiple national animal cruelty cases. As of Thursday, the shelter now has a total of seven dogs from the Humane World for Animals following two recent large-scale rescues. “These animals have unconditional love, because that’s...
A ‘Magic School Bus’ in Norfolk introduces students to hybrid learning
NORFOLK, Va. — Hybrid learning opportunities are growing in demand across the U.S. and in Hampton Roads. A former Norfolk Public Schools teacher is turning the wheels, literally, on what an effective learning environment looks like. A year ago, Sarah Harrington founded the Solstice Hybrid Academy, a micro-school...
Virginia International Terminals to pay $20K in settlement over disability discrimination
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A federal lawsuit was settled regarding discrimination against an employee with a heart condition at Virginia International Terminals, LLC (VIT) in Norfolk. VIT agreed to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The company will...
James River Bridge reopens after closure due to bridge malfunction
VDOT has since announced that the incident has been cleared and the bridge is back open.
VPPSA ends curbside recycling contract with TFC due to performance deficiencies
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA)’s Board of Directors recently voted to terminate the curbside recycling contract with Tidewater Fibre Corporation (TFC), which will impact residents of James City County, York County, Williamsburg and Poquoson. According to a release...
