Chesapeake, VA’s Wood‑Fired Pizza Secret That Has People Plotting Their Next Visit Mid‑Meal
If you think Chesapeake is all traffic, chains, and drive‑thru dinners, Pizza Amanti is the delicious plot twist you did not see coming. 🍕. This family‑run pizza parlor brings a taste of Naples to Battlefield Boulevard, turning a simple night out into an evening of crisp, wood‑fired crusts, bubbling cheese, and warm...
Williamsburg, James City County pore over finances at annual budget retreats
Williamsburg administrators painted a rosier financial picture for fiscal year 2027 during a Friday retreat, though money is still tight. The city’s paying more for salaries, materials and contractors while preparing for work on the new downtown library. Property appraisals are rising, expected to bring in an...
Missing woman found dead in freezer; husband charged with murder, sought worldwide
NORFOLK, Va. (WKRC) - A Virginia woman reported missing in early February was found dead inside a freezer in her home, and her husband has been charged with murder as authorities search for him amid allegations he fled the country. Lina M. Guerra Echavarria, 39, was reported missing Feb. 2...
Suffolk Police investigate $2,500 theft from contracting company
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Suffolk contracting company is seeking additional information following the larceny of approximately $2,500 worth of items early Monday morning. On Feb. 16, Suffolk Police responded to LandWerks Contracting, located in the 2100 block of Indian Trail, at approximately 10:15 a.m. for a report of...
Woman seriously hurt, 2 dogs dead following overnight fire on Dare Ave in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY)– A woman is in critical condition and two dogs have died following an overnight fire on Dare Avenue, according to the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue. Dispatch said firefighters were called to the 400 block of Dare Avenue just before 4 a.m. for the report of a residential fire. Callers...
James City County police investigating shooting after parking lot altercation
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — A man is in serious condition after being shot in an altercation in James City County on Tuesday, police said. Officers said they were called to the 3900 block of Meadow Grove Way at about 7:19 p.m. after receiving a report of gunfire that had stemmed from an altercation in a parking lot.
Local reaction to death of Rev. Jesse Jackson
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. His family shared the news of his death in a statement. He was best known for his activism, working alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many in Hampton Roads are reacting to Jackson’s...
Multiple units respond to fire on Benefit Road in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– Multiple crews responded to an overnight fire in the Hickory section of Chesapeake. According to officials, Chesapeake Fire Department units were called to the 100 block of Benefit Road at 4:29 a.m. for the report of a residential fire. When crews arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke and...
One dead, one hospitalized with severe injuries after motel shooting: NNPD
Two men are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Tuesday night, according to the Newport News Police Department.
Fire damages residence on Glasgow St. in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two adults and a cat were displaced after a fire damaged a two-story multi-family residence on Glasgow Street Monday afternoon, Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services said. No one was injured. A report of a fire to a residence in the 400 block of Glasgow St. came in around 4:17 p.m., […]
