Virginia Zoo mourns loss of cheetah Lima after health decline
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Zoo announced that Lima, its sole female cheetah, was humanely euthanized Sunday, following a year of declining health, according to a Facebook post. Lima was 8 years old. The decision was difficult after Lima’s quality of life continued to decrease. She had extensive...
Man arrested after shooting on Brookwood Drive in Suffolk
A man was arrested after a shooting on Brookwood Drive in Suffolk Friday evening, according to the Suffolk Police Department. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/heavy-police-presence-at-suffolk-intersection/
Man sentenced to 6 years in international drug trafficking case linked to Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Jamaican national with ties to a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Hampton Roads has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, according to court records. Jason Kristian Duncker, 54, was sentenced for his role in an international cocaine trafficking conspiracy that included activity...
VDOT confirms the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel’s new tunnels will have an emergency exit
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Transportation has confirmed the new tunnels at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel will have emergency exits when it reopens in the spring, according to a post from VDOT on Facebook. As of part of the HRBT Expansion Project, the new twin tubes will have an emergency...
Eden Way South closed in Chesapeake due to fallen branches
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Eden Way South is closed at 1500 Eden Way due to fallen tree branches blocking the road in Chesapeake, according to a post on X. Public works are currently responding to clear the road. There is no ETA for reopening at this time. We will...
Severe thunderstorms leave over 8,000 without power, Dominion Energy reports
Thousands of people across the area are without power after a line of severe thunderstorms came through. View the full forecast HERE. More than 7,000 people throughout the area were without power shortly before 5:30 p.m., according to Dominion Energy’s online outage map. That includes the following:. Norfolk: 1,839.
Virginia Beach police investigate stabbing on South Military Highway
The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a possible stabbing in the 700 block of South Military Highway.
Former Professional Boxer Mentors Portsmouth Youth and Builds Stronger Community at Brikhouse Boxing
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Former professional boxer Mike Duzant is using his experience in the ring to mentor youth and build a stronger community at Brikhouse Boxing Gym in Portsmouth. Working alongside gym owner Brik Wiley, Duzant is helping to create a safe place where kids across the 757 area...
This Massive Virginia Seafood Restaurant Serves Over 70 Items On One Legendary Buffet
You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately realize your stretchy pants were the right choice?. Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia is that place, and it’s about to become your new favorite reason to loosen your belt buckle. Listen, we need to...
Missing pitbull gets into a real pickle – and needs some firefighter help to...
Norfolk, Virginia - A curious pitbull named Diesel got himself into a pickle when he escaped and got stuck in a small storm drain. To get the dog out, animal rescuers needed assistance from firefighters! When the 15-year-old pitbull noticed the front gate was open on Saturday, he escaped, but his joy run didn't go...
