Hampton felon sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)– A Hampton man was sentenced to prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Newport News Police conducted a traffic stop on March 8, 2025 on a vehicle, driven by 41-year-old Jermain Antonio Bernard, for driving at night without using headlights. The...
‘I did everything I could to save him’ | Army veteran recounts trying to...
HAMPTON, Va. — A house fire in Hampton on Wednesday evening left two people dead and injured four others, including a firefighter. 13 News Now spoke to Wayne Irby, who survived the fire. He said he did everything he could to save his friends from the blaze. A day...
1 dead in fire on Jordan’s Journey in James City County
A man has died after a fire at a home on Jordan's Journey in the First Colony subdivision near Jamestown Wednesday night, James City County Fire Chief Ryan Ashe said.
Virginia lawmakers consider data center regulations amid growing concerns
Virginia lawmakers are taking a look at adding regulations to data centers as more and more pop up across the Commonwealth with chatter about them continuing in Hampton Roads.
Southbound lanes close on I-664 at Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel after crash
All southbound lanes on I-664 at the Monitor-Merrimac-Memorial-Bridge in Newport News are closed following a crash Thursday morning, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Crashes cause major delays on I-264 West through Norfolk, Virginia Beach
NORFOLK, Va. — Drivers heading west on I-264 are running into major backups on Thursday morning after two separate crashes shut down lanes in both Norfolk and Virginia Beach. According to VDOT, the first crash happened in Norfolk, close to the I-64 interchange. The left shoulder, left lane, and...
Famous hot dog brand sold for $450 million
SMITHFIELD, Virginia — Nathan’s Famous, the iconic hot dog brand that started with a stand on Coney Island in New York, has been purchased by Smithfield Foods for $450 million. And to answer that one important question: Yes, the annual July 4 hot-dog eating contest will continue. Smithfield...
SFR: 2 injured, 1 seriously, after two-vehicle crash on White Marsh Road
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were injured, one seriously, after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on White Marsh Road, according to Suffolk Fire & Rescue. Crews responded to the 2000 block of White Marsh Road in reference to a two-vehicle accident with an entrapment. Fire officials confirmed one person had to...
Lawyers seek to dismiss verdict that awarded $10M to teacher shot by student
Attorneys for Ebony Park have filed a motion to dismiss the verdict of the lawsuit that awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, the teacher shot by a student at Richneck in January 2023.
Winter storm prompts American Airlines to waive change fees at Virginia airports
NORFOLK, Va. — As a major winter storm threatens the southern U.S. this weekend, American Airlines is giving travelers flying out of Virginia a break on flight change fees. Passengers scheduled to travel from Norfolk (ORF), Richmond (RIC), Charlottesville (CHO), or Roanoke (ROA) between January 23 and 25 can...

















