Lafayette teenage runaway found in Virginia; man, 27, faces federal charges
Sadiq Rauf Perry, 27, a Virginia-based naval serviceman, is charged with with transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
Two adults, two dogs, one child displaced after Lotus Creek house fire: VBFD
Three people and two dogs were displaced after a house fire on Monday, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.
Virginia Beach’s Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival won’t be happening this year, city says
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival, a staple for decades at the famed Virginia Beach park, will not return in 2026, a city spokesperson confirmed to WTKR News 3 reporter John Hood Monday. The city spokesperson did not give a reason, but said the park will...
Romance scam drained $1.2M from City of Norfolk account, federal prosecutors say
NORFOLK, Va. — Federal prosecutors say a man accused of orchestrating a romance fraud scheme that drained more than $1.2 million from a City of Norfolk bank account is now facing extradition to the United States. According to court documents, Habeeb Ayodeji Anibaba is charged with 13 counts of...
New city clerk, Xavier Clark, begins post in Newport News on May 5
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Newport News City Council has named a new city clerk, Dr. Xavier Clark, after longtime clerk, Mabel Washington, retired last year. He plans to begin work with the council on May 5. Dr. Clark will be the senior executive support official for the city council, reporting directly to the […]
Former Smith-Rogers building in Norfolk’s Ghent to be demolished
Demolition work is now underway at the former Smith-Rogers building in Ghent, as the City of Norfolk and the Chrysler Museum of Art move forward with plans to clear the site for future use.
Best High School Hoopers takeover Hampton Coliseum in 10th Iverson Classic
HAMPTON, Va (WAVY) — Allen Iverson pulled up to the Hampton Coliseum as the 10th Annual Iverson Classic All-American game took place. Some of the best high school hoopers of the Class of 2026 showed out in front of fans, scouts, and the Answer himself. The full recap from Saturday’s event is in the attached video.
Between Richmond And Newport News Is Virginia’s Underrated State Forest For Hiking And Birdwatching
Just under 25 miles east of Richmond, Virginia, and roughly 50 miles west of Newport News, lies a 258-acre tract of land where regal loblolly pines stand in columns along the gently flowing Schiminoe Creek. This is Crawfords State Forest, located in New Kent County, just outside of Providence Forge. This off-the-beaten-path park is entirely naturalistic and rarely busy, meaning...
$3M NN aviation grant, Dominion proposes upping NC rate, Spirit Airlines closes
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Mother and best friend of victim in deadly Norfolk shooting speak out
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Days after a deadly shooting off East Freemason Street in downtown Norfolk left 21-year-old Davion Cooke dead, family and friends are speaking out. 10 On Your Side spoke with Cooke’s best friend, Mari Wilson, who was with Cooke in his final moments. “They tried to rob us, and then he just […]
