Private memorial planned for Sailor Angelina Resendiz as family demands answers
A private memorial service will be held Tuesday for U.S. Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz, according to a spokesperson for her mother.
Portsmouth addresses billing system error impacting residents
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Portsmouth sent a notice on Monday to residents related to its utility system. According to the notice, after a change to the billing system on June 23, some residents experienced a payment processing error or delayed payment posting. Due to the issues impacting residents...
Man arrested in connection to repeated domestic incidents in Mathews County: Deputies
Matthews County deputies reported to the Hallieford area Friday, July 4, in which an individual sustained numerous injuries to their face, nose, torso and extremities, according to the Matthews County Sheriff's Office.
Franklin County Authorities Investigate Drowning Death in Union Hall
Franklin County, VA (BTW21) — A tragic incident unfolded Thursday evening after a 911 call was placed to the Franklin County Communications Center around 7:00 p.m., reporting a missing person in the Beech Drive area of Union Hall near Smith Mountain Lake. Emergency responders from multiple agencies—including the...
Hopewell father honors 19-year-old son with nonprofit, celebration of life after deadly shooting
A Hopewell family is trying to turn tragedy into triumph after their 19-year-old son, Aaron "AJ" Williams, Jr., was shot and killed in Norfolk in mid-June.
First Warning Forecast: Heat advisory and severe storm threat Tuesday
A heat advisory is in effect from 10 am to 8 pm Tuesday. A level 2 severe storm threat is in place for portions of the Peninsulas.
Great Bridge Bridge to close overnight Wednesday for repairs
The video above is from coverage of a recent heat-related closure of the Great Bridge Bridge. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake will be closed for several hours Wednesday night into Thursday morning for repairs. The overnight road closure will be in both directions on Battlefield Blvd...
Chesapeake man charged after alleged domestic dispute in New Kent
NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) – The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic dispute at the Pilot Travel Center on Route 106 this past weekend, resulting in an arrest with four separate charges. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Jamal A. Washington, was arrested at a nearby Love’s after fleeing the...
Norfolk Botanical Garden workers seek union representation
Workers at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are pursuing union representation, citing concerns over wages, benefits, and having a greater voice in workplace decisions.
Emails show school board splits and dysfunction led to Norfolk superintendent’s firing
When the Norfolk School Board abruptly fired Superintendent Sharon I. Byrdsong last month, it was the final act in a years-long campaign against her by a faction of the board that opposed her even before she was considered for the position. In February 2020, the board voted 4-3 to hire...
