Report to Congress on SSN(X) Next-Generation Submarine
The following is the July 24, 2025, Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress. The Navy has been procuring Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998. The Navy’s envisaged successor to the Virginia-class design is the Next-Generation Attack...
Portsmouth opens cooling stations as heat index soars
As heat index values climb into the triple digits, residents across Portsmouth are searching for relief
First Warning Forecast: Dangerous heat this weekend
Heat Advisory remains in effect until Sunday Night until 8 p.m. for Hampton Roads, and an Extreme Heat Warning for Dare County in Northeast North Carolina until 8 p.m. Sunday.
This Old-Fashioned Restaurant In Virginia Has Southern Fried Chicken Known Throughout The State
Tucked away in the heart of Wakefield, Virginia sits a culinary landmark that’s been satisfying hungry travelers and locals alike with some of the most heavenly Southern fried chicken you’ll ever sink your teeth into. The Virginia Diner, with its charming white clapboard exterior and distinctive curved roof,...
Portsmouth to host 11th annual U.S. Coast Guard 5/10K at Festival Park
Runners, families and military supporters across Hampton Roads are invited to check out the annual U.S. Coast Guard 5/10K at Festival Park Saturday, Aug. 2.
Cousinz Festival Returns to Norfolk with Big Names & Bigger Purpose
What started as a hometown idea is now a full-blown movement. Cousinz Festival is back in Norfolk this year, bringing national talent, local flavor, and a strong sense of purpose to the 757.
‘I just couldn’t believe it’: Family gutted over repair shop fire, vows to rebuild
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The owner of the auto repair shop that caught fire in Chesapeake Wednesday morning is still picking up the pieces more than 48 hours later. Firefighters were called to the 2900 block of South Military Highway around 5:20 a.m. for reports of a commercial building fire. The fire had […]
Electronic shelf labels spark pricing questions at local grocery stores
As stores roll out digital shelf labels, shoppers worry about price transparency. A new study and industry expert analysis help separate fact from fear.
Vehicle overturns in crash on VA-164 westbound in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A crash on VA-164 west in Portsmouth Friday impacted traffic. According to VDOT, the crash scene was near the Cedar Lane on-ramp. All west lanes were closed, with a detour in place at West Norfolk Road, until the scene was cleared. Video taken by WAVY’s Karina Garcia showed a white vehicle […]
Crews respond to boat fire on S. Armistead Ave.
Crews with Hampton Fire & Rescue and the Hampton Police Division responded to a boat fire on South Armistead Avenue Thursday night.
