Freezing temperatures and strong winds raise health concerns across the Hampton Roads area
NORFOLK, Va. — Freezing temperatures moved across Hampton Roads on Saturday, prompting health officials to warn residents about the dangers of prolonged exposure to the cold. Wind chills dropped into the teens and single digits in some areas, increasing the risk of cold-related health complications like hypothermia...
HRT bus driver seriously injured after crashing into tree in Hampton
A Hampton Roads Transit bus driver was seriously injured after a crash involving the bus and a passenger vehicle Sunday afternoon in Hampton.
Hampton woman to be sentenced for murder in infant’s death
HAMPTON, Va. — A woman convicted in the death of a 4-month-old baby more than a decade ago is scheduled to learn her sentence in Hampton court on Monday. Gracielle Garnett was found guilty in October of second-degree murder and child neglect in connection with the December 2015 death of an infant who was in her care....
Incident at Langley Air Force Base prompts investigation
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — An investigation is underway after an “incident” happened outside the La Salle gate Monday morning at Langley Air Force Base. Officials said the cause of the incident is currently unknown. The La Salle gate and visitor’s center will be temporarily closed to incoming and outgoing traffic until...
Virginia House considers paying Norfolk man $1.3M for wrongful incarceration
A subcommittee within the House of Delegates is considering a bill to pay a Norfolk man $1.3 million for over 20 years of wrongful incarceration.
General Assembly considers $36M expansion of gun violence prevention program
Virginia legislators are considering a $36 million budget amendment to expand a gun violence prevention program that researchers say has been a good investment. Right now, it funds local programs in four cities: Richmond, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Roanoke. The budget amendment would expand the program to Newport News,...
Cold Sunshine Monday with Less Wind and Nearly Calm winds by the afternoon
Sure, it is still cold, but the countdown to warmer weather is on. We are less than two days away from highs reaching into the mid-50s for Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina.
Water main break disrupts traffic on Bainbridge Boulevard in Chesapeake
A water main broke on Bainbridge Boulevard in Chesapeake on Sunday morning, prompting emergency utility work and securing of the scene by the Chesapeake Fire Department.
Several vehicles catch fire at York County repair business
Several vehicles caught fire Sunday evening behind a diesel repair business in York County’s Grafton area, but no one was hurt and nearby buildings were not damaged.
Community reacts to deadly shooting at Norfolk Church’s Chicken
One man died and a woman was injured in a shooting at a Norfolk Church's Chicken Saturday. A Hampton man faces murder charges.
