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Note: During this Women’s History Month, we’re sharing the mission of several Remarkable Women in our area. It’s part of our annual initiative that shines a light on women who are making a positive impact on the community. YORKTOWN, Va. (WAVY) — Women like Tammy Gweedo McGee, a local mother who suffered an...

Faculty, staff, and students at Old Dominion University were alerted to an “active threat” on Thursday morning.

Falling from the 70s to the 30s today. Rain midday to a mix of precipitation this afternoon. Back to sunshine for Friday with temperatures near normal. Warming to the 60s this weekend.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Hampton man is facing charges after a reckless driving incident took over several streets in Richmond over the weekend. During the night on Saturday, March 7, into the early morning of Sunday, March 8, officers with the Richmond Police Department responded to multiple calls of vehicles...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The 36th Annual Bayou Bon Vivant: Cajun Music, Food & Arts Festival is returning to Downtown Norfolk with the tastes, tunes and traditions of Louisiana. From May 15 to May 17, the three-day festival will transform Town Point Park into the Pelican state. The weekend-long...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Keeping Newport News neighborhoods clean, safe and welcoming is the focus of the Good Neighbor Patrol initiative put into play by the city. In a recent community survey, 88% of Newport News residents ranked eliminating neglected and Vacant buildings as a top priority and only 17% were...

Furry Friday brought to you by PetSuites Chesapeake and Lucky One Lemonade. If you’re looking for a four-legged adventure buddy, meet Zane. This one-year-old Retriever–Great Dane mix is full of energy, personality, and potential, and he’s currently available for adoption or foster at Norfolk Animal Care Center.

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were arrested in connection with evading a traffic stop Monday night in Hampton, according to police. Virginia State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Woodland Road and Bonaire Drive at approximately 11:35 p.m. on March 9. The vehicle neglected to stop, and Hampton...

There’s a massive stone fortress in Hampton, Virginia that’s been standing guard over the Chesapeake Bay for nearly two centuries, and somehow it remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets. Fort Monroe is the kind of place that makes you question what else you’ve been missing in...

A man and a woman were shot on Patriot Way in Portsmouth Wednesday afternoon, police said.