Mixed-use development off Laskin Road to bring apartments, retail and traffic signal
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Over the years, there has been a lot of construction on Laskin Road in Virginia Beach, and one ongoing project will bring retail, apartments and a traffic signal. “To be honest, I’m a little scared to go out this way,” Christine Brown, who lives near...
Holiday weekend weather throws a life ring to coastal businesses
With the potential tropical storm heading towards the east coast, Oceanfront business owners are just thankful the weather is holding off during the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Virginia Beach offering grants to non profits catering to resident needs
In an effort to help in supporting residents in need, the city of Virginia Beach is offering financial assistance to nonprofit organizations through its Community Organization Grant.
Chesapeake Police warns residents of urgent phone requests by scammers
The Chesapeake Police Department is warning residents of a cellphone scam, in which victims are being asked to lend their phone.
Virginia Beach Celebrates African American Music Month
A celebration of African-American Music Month featuring Plunky & Oneness with Special Guests was presented by Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs on June 28 at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University. The afternoon of music showcased the Mosaic Steel...
Mercy Chefs deploys to Kerr County, Texas to aid victims of severe flooding
Mercy Chefs, a Portsmouth-based disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, is responding to the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas.
3 adults displaced by Chesapeake residential fire
Three adults were displaced from their home after a residential structure fire in the 600 block of Calista Drive early Saturday morning, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.
Norfolk food pantry expands to Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Salvation Army Portsmouth Corps is expanding across Hampton Roads as the food pantry — a service that has always been available in Norfolk — is now also in Portsmouth. Salvation Army area Commander Major Chris Flanagan said this expansion comes as demand remains high for the services...
Four-star Oscar Smith wide receiver Travis Johnson is headed to Michigan
(WAVY) CHESAPEAKE – With offers from the likes of Penn State, Michigan, South Carolina, Virginia Tech and a slew of others, four-star wide receiver Travis Johnson from Oscar Smith High School announced that he will play for the University of Michigan of the Big Ten. The 6-foot-4, 190 pound Johnson caught 63 passes...
8Arts & Culture: Muralist Auz Miles talks Central Virginia arts scene
In this episode of 8Arts & Culture, digital content producer Kendal McAuley and editor Catrice Roots return to the WRIC Now livestream studio to continue their exploration of Central Virginia’s dynamic arts scene.
