SAIL250® Virginia Parade To Showcase 25+ Tall Ships, 300+ Total Vessels
On the morning of Friday, June 19, 2026, the waterways of Hampton Roads will be transformed into one of the most extraordinary maritime spectacles in a quarter century. The Sail250® Virginia Parade of Sail will bring together 25+ international tall ships and other vessels, accompanied by an escort fleet of hundreds of
Chesapeake City Council approves raises for council members, mayor
Months after rejecting a proposal that would have substantially increased their own salaries, the Chesapeake City Council narrowly voted on Tuesday to hike their pay by 3.5%. Currently, council members’ annual salaries are $25,000, with the mayor earning $27,000. The ordinance raises the salaries of the council members
Navy sailor sentenced for murder of fellow sailor: ‘Something has to change’
Navy sailor Jermiah Copeland sentenced to 43 years for the murder of Petty Officer Angelina Resendiz.
Lake Taylor’s Bobby Pannenbacker retiring after 53-year career in HS athletics
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Running a high school athletic department involves serious dedication, and no one has more dedicated than Lake Taylor athletic director Bobby Pannenbacker, who is retiring later this month after 25 years. “It’s time,” Pannenbacker said. “I’m 75 years old and I’ve been doing this for 53 years.” Pri
Norfolk cocaine dealer receives 30-year prison sentence
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A Norfolk cocaine dealer was sentenced on June 9 to 30 years in prison on his convictions for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and illegal firearm possession related to drug trafficking. The sentencing stems from a case where law enforcement conducted several controlled purchases of co
Backlash grows as Norfolk imposes 7 p.m. curfew on Lafayette Park
Amid pop-up parties and parking chaos, some park users call the curfew a lazy fix that punishes everyone for the actions of a few. When the City of Norfolk shortened Lafayette Park's hours to 7 p.m. last Friday, it said the change was meant to keep the park safe, family-friendly and supportive of the nearby Virginia Zo
PPD: Two hospitalized following shooting on Queen Street
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)- Police in Portsmouth are investigating a double shooting Wednesday morning. Officers were called to this shooting, in the 2000 block of Queen Street, at 10:20 a.m. Police say two men were taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time, Police
World Cup 2026: Hampton Roads watch party guide
If you are looking for a place to gather with other soccer fans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 games, 10 On Your Side compiled this list.
Portsmouth’s Coast Guard base gearing up to patrol major events weekend
When Sail250, Juneteenth and Harborfest all take over the Norfolk and Portsmouth waterfronts next week, they'll be watched over by men and women from Portsmouth's U.S. Coast Guard base.
Community Center volunteer Rebecca Butts named an Everyday Hero in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va — A Norfolk woman who has spent nearly three decades quietly serving her community is being recognized as an Everyday Hero. Rebecca Butts volunteers at the New Hope Christian Community Center in Norfolk, where she has dedicated 29 years to helping others. She staffs a clothing closet where people can pick u

















