Local musician and protégé of Marvin Gaye uses music to combat gun violence in...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — In the heart of downtown Norfolk, local children are finding a new rhythm and a safe haven through music, guided by a Hampton Roads native with deep ties to music history and a personal mission to end gun violence. Dr. Sesil Jenkins, who describes himself as a protégé of legendary Marvin […]
Conference at Norfolk State University tackles Black maternal health crisis
Held as part of the national awareness week from April 11 to 17, the conference brought together doctors, nurses, social workers and midwife advocates to address inequities in maternal health care and outcomes.
Portsmouth couple receives support from community members to help homeless population
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A couple in Portsmouth says they noticed a need in their community when the city purchased a building where many unhoused individuals were staying nearby. That’s when they decided to take matters into their own hands to help those in need. For a few weekends now, Sheri Martin and her husband […]
Fire displaces 2 in rural Suffolk; no injuries reported
SUFFOLK, Va. — Two people were displaced after a house fire in rural Suffolk on Sunday afternoon. The fire in the 6900 block of Old South Quay Road was reported at 3:30 p.m., according to Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue. Firefighters arrived six minutes later to find heavy fire showing from the home. All occupants were already out of the home when firefighters arrived...
Fire displaces 6 adults, multiple pets from Portsmouth home; no injuries reported
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Six adults and multiple animals have been displaced from a home in Portsmouth after a Sunday afternoon fire. The fire in the 3400 block of Channel Avenue was reported just after 2 p.m. The house is off West Norfolk Road near Route 164. First responders found...
Spartans Turn in Strong Performances at Duke Invitational
DURHAM, N.C. --- The Norfolk State women's track and field team produced several notable performances at the Duke Invitational on Saturday. Brooklyn Robinson led the Spartans with a third-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles finals, clocking 13.27 after placing fourth in the prelims (13.32). Asiah Wike delivered a strong showing in the 100 meters, taking fifth overall in 11.89 after running 11.62 in...
Portsmouth Fire Rescue quickly extinguishes Airline Boulevard blaze
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A commercial structure fire occurred Saturday in the 2800 block of Airline Boulevard in Portsmouth, according to officials. Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services 911 dispatch center received a report of a fire around 11:50 a.m. Crews from Portsmouth Fire, Rescue, & Emergency Services arrived on scene and found smoke showing. […]
ODU ensembles honor Lt. Col. Brandon Shah with Mozart Requiem
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The ODU Concert Choir and ODU Symphony Orchestra present the “Mozart Requiem” Saturday night to honor the life of Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah, according to a flyer. The event is from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. and is conducted by Dr. Nancy Klein. Mozart Requiem: Thalia Lynn Baptist Church (4392 Virginia […]
Heavy police presence continues near Norfolk Premium Outlets as investigation into possible human remains...
NORFOLK, Va. — More than 24 hours after police first received a call about possible human remains near the Norfolk Premium Outlets, that scene was still active, and had grown significantly. According to a spokesperson with the Norfolk Police Department, officers were first called to area Friday evening after...
Chesapeake Fire battle tractor-trailer fire on Yadkin Road
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Fire battled tractor-trailer fires on Yadkin Road Sunday morning, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. On April 11 at around 12:42 a.m., the department responded to a reported commercial fire at 3064 Yadkin Road. Engine Company 28 arrived to the scene at 12:46 a.m., finding multiple tractor-trailers on fire in […]
