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On March 24, a woman was sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to eluding law enforcement in Norfolk in 2025, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — One person has drowned on Catrina Lane in Chesapeake Friday, police said. Chesapeake Police confirmed a drowning of an adult in the 900 block of Catrina Lane. They said the incident does not appear to involve foul play. Officers and emergency personnel responded to the...

GLOUCESTER, Va. — The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office says a local man is now wanted on three charges after an altercation led to a manhunt. Douglas Neil Hegamyer, 56, is wanted on charges of possession of firearm by a convicted felon, maliciously shoot at occupied vehicle, and purchase/transport gun while under...

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Suffolk Police Department issued a warning April 3, 2026, advising residents to be cautious when purchasing items online, including sites like Facebook Marketplace, according to officials. Police received reports of people selling cars and having their cars stolen when they met up with the...

A Norfolk man has been convicted of shooting at police officers who were trying to arrest him on an outstanding warrant in 2024. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Markell Troy Taylor was approached by Norfolk Police Officers James Burke and Zachary Humphrey on May 24, 2024, after they recognized him outside a convenience...

'This is super important:' Hampton Roads nonprofit continues effort to give Hampton VA veterans an Easter meal

The Navy’s newest destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., arrived at its home port, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 20, ahead of its commissioning ceremony, scheduled for April 11. The warship’s namesake, retired Marine Corps Col. Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, was on...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — AAA says that the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.09, and here in Hampton Roads, that average has jumped to nearly $4 for unleaded regular gas. One month ago, it was more than a dollar less, at $2.95. The higher prices have been driven by tensions in...

The City of Hampton has released its draft FY2026 Annual Action Plan outlining how it will use about $1.5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The plan focuses on preserving affordable housing, helping first-time homebuyers, improving older...

Newport News, VA — The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized the City of Newport News with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2026. This honor reflects the city’s continued commitment to excellence in governmental budgeting and financial transparency....