ODU report finds economic activity has slowed in Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. — Old Dominion University has released its 11th annual State of the Commonwealth Report. Put together annually by ODU's Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy, its authors say there's sufficient evidence that economic activity has slowed in Virginia in 2025. The labor force has declined, and...
Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break in Williamsburg; road closures remain
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for parts of Williamsburg as city officials await water test results, which are expected on Tuesday. Residents of Highland Park, Katherine Circle, and the Governor’s on North Henry apartments should continue using boiled tap water or bottled water for...
Police: 1 dead in homicide at Chesapeake business
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man is dead in what police are classifying as a homicide at the Long Shots Billiards and Darts on South Military Highway Monday, Chesapeake Police said. Around 6:55 p.m., Chesapeake Police responded to 1125 S. Military Hwy. following a report of a homicide and when officers arrived, they...
Bon Secours, Mercy Chefs team up for food pantry
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Inside the Portsmouth Bon Secours Hampton Roads on George Washington Highway, you will find a food pantry where families in need are stocking up on healthy food options. “It is just not about giving them food,” said Phyllita Bolden, director of community health for Bon Secours Hampton Roads....
Newport News mayor calls drug busts at three vape shops a ‘big win’ for...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Happy Smoke on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News went from being open 24 hours a day to shut down by police. That’s after authorities say they busted it, along with A-Z Smokehouse on Jefferson Avenue and EZ Smoke Tobacco and Vape on Warwick Boulevard, for selling marijuana, mushrooms, and edibles.
Newport News Police make arrest in killing of 15-year-old boy
Newport News Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy.
Salvation Army distributes Christmas gifts across Hampton Roads
Families formed a steady line of cars Monday at the Salvation Army’s Christmas Depot in Chesapeake, popping their trunks to make room for bags of toys, clothes, and food.
Suffolk man arrested for attempted murder after overnight shooting
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Suffolk man was arrested following an overnight shooting Sunday on Forest Oak Lane where another man was shot multiple times, according to police. Officers responded to the 100 block of Forest Oak Lane around 2 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival,...
Crews in Portsmouth respond to fire on Elm Ave Monday morning
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Portsmouth are responding to a fire Monday morning. According to officials, crews were called to the 1400 block of Elm Avenue for the report of a fire. Fire officials say no injuries have been reported at this time. 10 On Your Side is working to learn more about this incident.
Woman charged with arson following fire on Beacon Road in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– A woman has been arrested following a fire that occurred in Portsmouth on December 5. According to officials, the Portsmouth Fire Marshals Office arrested 31-year-old Javette Lee, of Portsmouth, in connection to a duplex fire that occurred on Beacon Road. Officials were called to Beacon Road...

















