Man critically injured in Chesapeake motorcycle crash
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been seriously injured after a crash involving a motorcycle Wednesday evening in Chesapeake, police said. Police say it happened around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Eden Way North and Stepfanie Way. When officers arrived, they located a man who had sustained life-threatening...
Man dies following shooting at 7-Eleven on E. Mercury Blvd.: HPD
Hampton Police shared in a post on X that they are investigating a shooting with serious injuries on East Mercury Boulevard Wednesday evening.
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center named one of the ‘Best Regional Hospitals’ in 2025-2026
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake Regional Medical Center has been named the third Best Regional Hospital for 2025–2026 by U.S. News & World Report. The recognition highlights hospitals across the country that demonstrate superior outcomes. This year, U.S. News named 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95...
Man found guilty in Portsmouth double murder
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The man accused of shooting and killing twin brothers Alvin and Calvin Joyner and shooting and injuring another woman more than two years ago on Nashville Avenue in Portsmouth have been found guilty Thursday on charges of aggravated murder, two counts of first-degree murder and aggravated...
Virginia Beach man sentenced to 25 years for sextortion of minors
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach man received a 25-year prison sentence for the sextortion of two minors and soliciting an adult, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Justin Whichard, 24, chatted online with the two minor victims and fostered a sexual...
Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after wading knee-deep at Virginia beach
A Virginia Beach getaway turned tragic for a Tampa couple after a man died just 13 days after contracting a rare but aggressive infection from Vibrio vulnificus , a flesh‑eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters. Derek Michael D’Arcy, a 64-year-old pastor and painter, waded into calf‑deep water at the beach...
VBCPS warns parents about scam involving caller impersonating staff
Virginia Beach City Public Schools is warning parents and staff about a recent scam call targeting VBCPS families.
NNPD: Man shot on 48th Street, suspect in custody
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a man Wednesday morning in Newport News. Police say it happened around 10:30 a.m. in the 700 block of 48th Street. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a […]
Dirty Buffalo closes Chesapeake location
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The Dirty Buffalo local restaurant chain announced it has closed its Chesapeake location. “Today is arguably one of the toughest days in our history, next to March 18th, 2020,” the business posted, announcing it was closing the restaurant in Grassfield, its first and only franchise location....
Double murder suspect told investigators he shot 2 men to ‘protect his girlfriend’
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — On the second day of a double murder trial in Portsmouth, the accused man, Joseph Cross, declined to take the stand. He did not say a word as prosecutors played his two interviews with Portsmouth police. In the first interview, Cross told detectives he had nothing...

















