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...
A Hampton man is behind bars after a twisted tale of suspected family violence
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Hampton resident Dannel Hill, 46, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with the first-degree murder of his 32-year-old nephew, Donte Parrish, who was found dead in the Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake on Dec. 15, 2024. Hill is also charged with the use of a firearm in the commission of a […]
2nd Girl Who Ran Away from Behavioral Health Center Found Safe, 3rd Girl Remains...
Police said 12-year-old Forever Scott was "classified as endangered" due to her age
Virginia Weather Outlook: Groundhog Day Tradition Aligns with Feb–April 2026 Climate Trends for Richmond,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Winter may not be ready to step aside across Virginia, as Groundhog Day tradition lines up with broader climate signals pointing to a slower transition into spring. Punxsutawney Phil...
WTKR News 3 enters rebroadcast agreement with East Carolina Media
OUTER BANKS, N.C. — WTKR, the CBS affiliate serving Hampton Roads, Virginia, Northeast North Carolina, and the Outer Banks—owned by The E.W. Scripps Company—has entered into an agreement with East Carolina Media to rebroadcast WTKR programming on television station W26EY Channel 26.2 in Manteo, North Carolina. This...
7-Eleven canopy toppled by strong winds in Hampton
A WAVY viewer submitted photo's of a tipped-over, damaged, 7-eleven canopy over the gas pumps on Commander Shepard Boulevard in Hampton Sunday morning.
