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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Andrew Shannon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Feeding 5000™, and Gospel Music Celebration occurred Sunday, Jan. 18, in Newport News, kicking off events leading to the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19. Dr. Willard G. Maxwell Jr., pastor...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures are hiding in plain sight, nestled in unassuming buildings along roads you’ve driven a hundred times. Shorty’s Diner in Williamsburg isn’t just serving up classic American comfort food – it’s secretly harboring what might be the most heavenly coconut cream pie in...

YORK COUNTY, Va. — A small fire in a York County Food Lion was quickly extinguished Sunday afternoon thanks to the quick actions of store employees as well as the county’s fire chief — who happened to be shopping in the store at the time. The fire...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are searching for three missing juveniles last seen Sunday morning. The missing youngsters are Forever Scott, 12, Joseline Krofect, 14, and Darsha McAllister, 16. They were last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Fort Lane. Forever Scott is 5 feet,...

Portsmouth police are investigating a shooting reported Saturday afternoon in the 5900 block of Fawkes Street. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/ppd-investigate-shooting-on-fawkes-street-in-portsmouth/

Volunteers across our community are planning to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by participating in a day of service.

A multi-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Armistead Ave and West Pembroke Ave in Hampton on Sunday afternoon, with the Division of Fire and Rescue on scene.

The Hampton University Concert Choir performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the inauguration of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

Widespread rain this morning to midday, transition to snow this afternoon to evening. Sunny with highs in the 40s for MLK Day. A sunny and chilly start to the work week.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- Last year, Bayside's Andrew Salvodon stole the show at the Virginia Showcase, upsetting Olympian Quincey Wilson in the 500 meter dash on his way to a national record. The 2026 version saw another national high-water mark fall at Virginia Beach Sports Center, this time on the...