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YORKTOWN, Va. (WAVY) – Travis Bright, the man charged with felony abduction for the attempted kidnapping of a child at Great Wolf Lodge had his charge certified to a grand jury Wednesday in court.  The preliminary hearing was held in York County for Bright, who was arrested back on July 15. The first witness called […]

SUFFOLK, Va. — A Brinks armored truck caught fire Tuesday morning on Interstate 664 North in Suffolk near the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel. Suffolk's Department of Fire & Rescue said the truck fire was reported around 8:48 a.m. near the interstate inspection station. Crews declared it under control by 9:08...

In many schools across the country, Black students with disabilities often rely on individualized education programs (IEPs) that are designed to give students the personalized support they need. But a shortage of trained staff in the classroom is making this support harder to provide. According to data from the...

A dump truck that overturned on Broadwater Road resulted in two people being sent to the hospital on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

According to the Sheriff's Office, John Miles, 54, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, eluding law enforcement, obstructing justice and reckless driving. George E. Marshall, 51, Miles' acquaintance, faces charges that include possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia leaders are responding with grief and renewed calls for action following the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured during a morning Mass. Bishop Barry C. Knestout, of the Catholic Diocese...

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Suffolk Sheriff’s Office will host a forum to raise awareness about human trafficking. “Human trafficking is a hidden crime that impacts communities everywhere. By coming together, raising awareness, and learning how to recognize the signs, we can make Suffolk a safer place and protect the...

NOTE: The above video is from previous coverage of Busch Garden’s chaperone policy. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Busch Gardens announced Wednesday morning that they will be bringing back its chaperone policy for Howl-O-Scream. According to a Facebook post, starting on Friday, Sept. 5, all guests ages 15 and...

A person died following a two-vehicle crash on Portsmouth Boulevard Wednesday morning, according to Suffolk police.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Several people were transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a crash at the intersection of E Virginia Beach Blvd. and Kempsville Road, Norfolk Police confirmed. Police called it a “significant accident.” WAVY sent a crew to the active scene shortly after 2 p.m. Images show several...