Images: Driver gets stuck going over dune at Ocean View beach
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Driving on dunes is prohibited in Norfolk, but someone decided to do it anyway, as captured by a WAVY viewer in the photos below. Norfolk Police confirmed they received a report about the vehicle around 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17. The caller said the SUV was stuck in the sand […]
Reflecting on my final day at WAVY
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s my last day as an intern at WAVY and I can’t believe it’s already over! It feels like a couple weeks ago I was having orientation and just getting started. For my last blog post, I want to reflect on my journey here at WAVY-TV 10.
Suffolk Police seek public’s help in identifying larceny suspects
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Suffolk Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several suspects related to multiple larcenies in the city throughout the month of August. According to officials, the larcenies occurred at several stores, including Five Below, Dollar General and Family Dollar...
Virginia man sentenced for 2023 murder of NJ Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A Virginia man convicted of shooting a New Jersey pastor to death outside her home in 2023 was sentenced Monday to life in prison. Rashid Ali Bynum, 31, of Portsmouth, Virginia, appeared in a county courtroom in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that was filled with relatives and friends of the victim,...
Hampton VA Medical Center receives extra funding for infrastructure upgrades
HAMPTON, Va. — Hundreds of millions of dollars will be allocated nationwide to aging Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and the Hampton VA will be receiving a piece of the pie. While it's unclear exactly the amount of funding the Hampton VA will receive, the Department of Veterans Affairs realigned...
Documentary of Norfolk’s 225-Year-Old First Baptist Church Now Available
Documentary lovers can now watch the 225-year-old history of Norfolk’s historic First Baptist Church-Bute Street. “If These Walls Could Talk,” guides you through the church’s humble beginning, which began in a small building with White and Black congregants. The tenure of several White pastors is described, as well...
HPHD hosts walk-in vaccination clinics in Newport News, Hampton
The Hampton & Peninsula Health District (HPHD) announced they will be hosting several Back-to-School walk-in vaccination clinics during the month of August.
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office launch PTSD program for veterans
The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office announced Monday the launch of their new Veteran PTSD Program, which is designed to help incarnated veterans heal complex trauma from military service.
Cousinz Festival returns to Norfolk with star-studded lineup, free summit at Norfolk State
NORFOLK, Va. — Cousinz Festival is back for its second year, and organizers promise a weekend packed with music, food, culture, and community. The festival, co-founded in 2024 by Virginia Beach’s own Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton and Nathaniel “Fam-Lay” Johnson, will take over the Norfolk Scope on Saturday, Aug. 30,...
Food locker opens at Sentara CarePlex Hospital to help address food insecurity
Swiping on the screen and entering a code at a food locker outside Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton will get you access to bags of free and healthy food inside the locker.