Homeowner charged $23,000 for water bill after house sat empty for 10 years
A HOMEOWNER is speaking out after she was faced with a $23,000 water bill from her house that sat empty for ten years. When it was determined there was a leak under the sidewalk, the city dropped her water bill to $18,000. Dana Newsome, a Virginia homeowner, has shared that...
‘It has been a hard February for us’: NN police chief speaks on recent gun...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Over the past month, gun violence has hit Newport News in a way Police Chief Steve Drew wishes it hadn’t, with five homicides in the city in February, but he said the department is resolved to solve them while telling criminals “we’re coming after you.” The homicides in February are more […]
Court documents reveal new information about WJCC teacher accused of misconduct with 3 students
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Court documents obtained by 13News Now detail the allegations against Warhill High School teacher Andre Scione. According to charging paperwork, the 34-year-old is facing two counts of sexual abuse of a child between the ages of 13 and 14, along with three counts of assault and battery.
Hampton Roads Transit CEO to retire this summer after 14 years of service
William Harrell, the CEO of Hampton Roads Transit for over a decade, will retire this summer, according to HRT.
‘He was crying for me’: Nearly 2 years without answers for family of Newport...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Nearly two years after 20-year-old Kamron Thompson was shot and killed outside his home, Newport News Police have yet to make an arrest. The shooting happened in the summer of 2024 inside a small townhome community just off Warwick Boulevard, where neighbors say they know each other by...
Harley Dealerships in Yorktown and Virginia Beach Prepare to Merge
Harley-Davidson is set to consolidate two of its Virginia dealerships, marking another significant shift in the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts. Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson in York County and Southside Harley-Davidson in Virginia Beach will merge into ... Read more
Multi-vehicle crash on I-64 in Norfolk closes eastbound lanes
A multi-vehicle accident on I-64 in Norfolk near Tidewater Drive has closed all eastbound lanes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
HRS: Meet educator and Black history maker, Shay Duncan
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – At Western Branch Middle School, educator, Shay Duncan has turned Black History Month into an unforgettable experience through her powerful and creative bulletin boards. Each display highlights influential Black figures, historic moments, and cultural contributions, transforming ordinary...
Norfolk longshoreman claims $100,000 Virginia Lottery prize
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk longshoreman won a $100,000 top prize after purchasing a Virginia Lottery scratcher at a local Wawa. Justin Johnson claimed the first top price available in the “10X the money” game. Johnson bought the winning ticket located at 6301 North Military Highway in Norfolk. He was using the...
No arrests 3 years after stray bullet kills beloved Portsmouth woman
Alaejah Johnson was struck in the head by a stray bullet inside her Portsmouth home on Feb. 27, 2023. Her parents are still waiting for answers as police report no new updates in the case.
