Hampton man wins $1 million top prize in Virginia Lottery game
A Hampton man purchased a Virginia Lottery ticket at Raceway Carrollton, 13028 Carrollton Boulevard, in Carrollton, and won the $1 million top prize in the 20X the Money game.
Norfolk-based Marine dies after falling overboard in Caribbean
A Marine assigned to the Norfolk-based USS Iwo Jima has died after falling overboard in the Caribbean Sea, officials confirmed Tuesday. The Marine was identified as 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Chuwamikah Ofra of Florida. According to officials, Ofra fell overboard Feb. 7 while deployed aboard the USS Iwo Jima, which is...
Only On 10: Former Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney thinks Marie Walls’ death accidental not suicidal...
MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Following the death of Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney Marie Walls, it was only fitting to speak with her longtime boss, and more importanly, her friend, former Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Phil Ferguson. Ferguson, now fully retired, worked with Walls when she worked in his...
Romance bookstore features local authors and unique genres
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — If you love a good juicy romance novel, there are a lot to choose from at the Novel Grounds bookstore in Chesapeake. "So we have our cowboys and our sports, and we’ve got the dragons and the dark romance," owner Megan Gallt said. Gallt worked...
First Black female police officer in Chesapeake reflects on paving the way
Barbara Langston broke barriers as Chesapeake's first Black female police officer 50+ years ago, paving the way for future generations.
39-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Murder In PG County Workplace Shooting
HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives charged the suspect wanted for a fatal shooting Tuesday night. The suspect is 39-year-old Jalleel Jackson of Washington, DC. He’s charged with the murder of 33-year-old Christopher Hall of Carrollton, Virginia. On February 10, 2026,...
Sail250® Virginia Unveils packed Schedule for Historic Semiquincentennial Signature Event conming June 2026 —...
NORFOLK, Va. — Sail250® Virginia today announced the official schedule of free events for the Commonwealth’s largest planned commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. The 12-day international maritime festival will bring more than 60 tall ships and military vessels representing 30 countries to Norfolk, June...
Chesapeake VA Clinic still faces 199 vacancies, VA Secretary tells Congress
The newly opened Veterans Affairs clinic in Chesapeake off of Battlefield Boulevard still has about 200 staffing vacancies 10 months after opening, leaving it at only 63% of its full staffing levels.
Arrest Warrant Details Norfolk Church’s Chicken Robbery Shooting That Left One Employee Dead
Norfolk, Virginia – A violent robbery at a Norfolk Church’s Chicken over the weekend ended in a fatal shooting that killed one employee and critically injured another, according to newly released court documents. Authorities say the suspect, a 32-year-old man, opened fire during the robbery before stealing cash and a...
Crews in Suffolk respond to shed fire on Wilroy Loop
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Suffolk responded to a fire Tuesday night. According to officials, crews were called to the 2700 block of Wilroy Loop just before 8 p.m. for the report of a fire in a large shed. When firefighters arrived, they found a large unoccupied outbuilding, adjacent to the main residence, heavily...
