Navy Marine Corps Relief Society helps service members in need
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society quietly helps service members across the country through loans and grants, aiding those who serve when they need service themselves while supporting more than 48,000 clients a year. Much of the relief society’s funding comes from their thrift stores, located...
Chesapeake police looking for missing 14-year-old
Chesapeake police are looking for 14-year-old Brendan Ryan Boyd, who was last seen on August 14 around 10 a.m. at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Berkeley Avenue.
Portsmouth man sentenced to more than 4 years for felony firearm possession
NORFOLK, Va. — A Portsmouth man was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday after being convicted of illegally possessing a firearm. According to court documents, Norfolk and Portsmouth police arrested Anderson on Feb. 16, 2024, during a traffic stop in Norfolk on outstanding warrants. Investigators...
PPD: Missing, endangered woman found safe
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police said a missing 26-year-old woman was found safe Tuesday morning. Police said Savannah Rose Anderson, who was initially reported missing on Monday, was last seen in the 5900 block of High Street. Anderson was considered endangered due to a possible behavioral health...
First Warning Forecast: Erin brings coastal flooding concerns to OBX this week
While Hurricane Erin is expected to stay well offshore, coastal flooding and dangerous surf will be of concern.
Virginia Zoo’s third annual Teddy Bear Clinic makes doctor visits fun for kids
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Zoo will be hosting their third annual Teddy Bear Clinic event to ease children’s fears of going to the doctor’s office. Sponsored by Towne Bank, the Teddy Bear Clinic will happen at Virginia Zoo on 3500 Granby Street on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement gets major updates, needs public input by September
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay are entering a new chapter. A revised version of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement has been released for public feedback, outlining updated goals to tackle long-standing environmental challenges across the region. The Chesapeake Bay Program...
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth to conduct active shooter drill
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — On Thursday, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth will be conducting a training drill, and they want to let the public know that no part of it poses any real danger to patients or other members of the public. The medical center said they'll be conducting an active...
Missing 26-year-old found safe
Portsmouth police are looking for 26-year-old Savannah Rose Anderson, who is considered endangered. She was last seen Monday night in the 5900 block of High Street, wearing a pink one-piece outfit.
VSP: Vehicle fire causes delays near Granby St.; driver charged
A vehicle fire caused traffic delays in Norfolk Tuesday morning.
