WCW works to replenish Griffin’s Little Free Pantry
Woman’s Club of Windsor (WCW) members coordinated in September to stock Griffin’s Little Free Pantry with much-needed food. A club news release noted that the pantry, which is more than a year old now, continues to provide those in need with nonperishable food items. Much help with the pantry has been provided by...
Menhaden debate resurfaces as new studies are proposed
For decades, Atlantic menhaden have been at the center of persistent and often heated debate in the Chesapeake Bay: is the industrial menhaden fishery operating sustainably, or is it putting the ecosystem at risk?. The challenge, according to a recent report from Virginia Public Radio, is that the data needed...
Get ahead of sticker shock before energy bills are mailed
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Dominion Energy customers welcomed the New Year with a rate hike that added about $11 to the average monthly bill, and now pile on the cost of keeping your home warm during back-to-back snow falls. “And so we want customers to know that we’re here to help,” said Cherise Newsome, a […]
One adult, one juvenile shot in Portsmouth: PPD
One adult and one juvenile were injured after a shooting on Chowan Avenue, according to Portsmouth police.
Davis returns with TKO of Ortiz in junior welterweight debut
After a turbulent 2025, Keyshawn Davis got his 2026 out to a great start, picking up a TKO over Jamaine Ortiz.
Chesapeake residents disappointed by lack of winter weather
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – There’s still a lot of snow and ice on the ground and on the roads, especially in the neighborhood streets. After another weekend of snowy and icy conditions in Hampton Roads, some people say they were expecting worse. “I would have liked to have a foot of snow,” said resident Jennifer […]
Portsmouth Courthouse implements new electronic device ban
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Visitors to the Portsmouth Courthouse are now prohibited from bringing cell phones, smart watches and recording devices inside the building. A message on the City of Portsmouth website states the new guidelines became effective Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office...
HRS: Randy Fenoli comes to Portsmouth to help all brides to be
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Randy Fenoli, the beloved bridal expert from Say Yes to the Dress, is coming to Portsmouth for a fabulous bridal brunch and design show at Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Sunday, February 15. This special event is perfect for brides-to-be looking for inspiration, advice, and a little glamour....
Closed Norfolk bakery auctions off supplies
NORFOLK, Va. — After more than 100 years in business, the French Bakery and Delicatessen in Norfolk is auctioning off a wide range of supplies, from antique décor to heavy equipment. "It's been open for 114 years. We've gone through three generations," said French Bakery owner George Habib....
Virginia Living Museum’s Chesapeake Chuck predicts early spring arrival
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter weather, but the groundhog at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News is calling for an early spring in Hampton Roads. Many gather at the Virginia Living Museum every year on Feb. 2 to watch Chuck make his big prediction. The...
