Man pleads guilty to felony eluding in vehicle chase from Downtown Tunnel into Portsmouth
Blake Victor Butler pleaded guilty to felony eluding for speeding away from police in a stolen vehicle, reaching speeds of up to 90 mph, and endangering himself, the police, and the public before being identified and arrested.
Holiday weekend weather throws a life ring to coastal businesses
The stars aligned for many of our coastal communities this Fourth of July weekend. Other than a little humidity, the weather behaved. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/holiday-weekend-weather-throws-a-life-ring-to-coastal-businesses/
3 adults, dog, displaced following residential fire in Chesapeake
Three adults and a dog were displaced following a residential fire in the 800 block of Evelyn Way, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.
Portsmouth resident uses Narcan from non-profit to revive overdosing man
A man was suffering from a drug overdose Wednesday at the Food Lion off George Washington Highway in Portsmouth but was saved when a resident administered Narcan and revived him.
CPD: Man wanted for propositioning girl at Chesapeake Walmart
A man is wanted after he made sexual advances towards a young girl at a Chesapeake Walmart.
Virginia grandmother-grandson duo remove trash from beach after July 4th
Volunteers collected hundreds of pounds of trash from Ocean View beaches during National Clean Beach Week following Fourth of July celebrations in Norfolk.
Portsmouth veteran and educator, Horace Savage, celebrates 100 years of life
Reflecting on the present, Savage urged that more attention should be given to achieving peace both in communities and around the globe.
Grammy Award-winner Fantasia set to perform in Norfolk with Anthony Hamilton
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia is coming to Norfolk later this year with special guest Anthony Hamilton.
MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR FRIDAY 7/4/2025
NORFOLK TIDES (33-49) LOST 9-1 AT DURHAM BULLS – AAA. Samuel Basallo went 1 for 4. Jeremiah Jackson went 2 for 4 with a double. SP: Thaddeus Ward allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, walked 7, struck out 9, threw 3 wild pitches and hit a batter over 4.0 innings.
Hampton volunteers deliver food to veterans on 4th of July
A Hampton neighborhood marked Independence Day with a special mission: making sure local veterans felt appreciated and remembered.