GameStop to close over 470 stores nationwide, including 2 in Hampton Roads
GameStop is closing more than 470 stores nationwide to start 2026, including two in Hampton Roads. While the Texas-based video game retailer has not released a list of which stores are closing, the GameStop website lists hundreds of locations as closed. A spokesperson for GameStop did not respond to a request for the...
‘It was sad to see everything go in a matter of seconds’: local restaurant...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A fire ripped through part of a Newport News family-owned business on Thursday and forced an immediate closure. A car crashed into the back of Mr. Gyros & Burgers on Warwick Boulevard and hit a gas line last Thursday, causing a fire. Fire officials ruled it an accident.
Norfolk man sentenced to 2 life terms for murder near MLK memorial
The video above is from WAVY’s February 2024 coverage of this case. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The man who shot and killed one person near the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial monument in Norfolk in 2023, and seriously wounded another, was sentenced to two life terms plus 13 years in prison. Curtis Gerald Smith, 44, […]
Employees told MacArthur Center’s Regal Cinema to close this month
Employees of Regal MacArthur Center, the last major tenant of Norfolk's Downtown shopping mall, have been told the last showing will occur this month.
Towns That Keep Maritime History Alive
The coastlines of America narrate tales that go back centuries, such as the movement of whale oil by wooden ships and the naval battles that influenced the country. Modern resort towns have taken the place of many coastal villages, yet certain destinations are not ready to surrender their maritime stories to museum...
Luke Tully Wins High Bar Title to Lead Men’s Gymnastics in Individual Event Finals...
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Luke Tully won the high bar title to lead an impressive group of six William & Mary men's gymnastics standouts during the individual event finals at the West Point Open on Saturday evening. Tully claimed his crown with a 13.15, while Ricky Pizem placed third...
Portsmouth to hold public hearings on Crawford Bay waterfront development
The City of Portsmouth is moving forward with plans to redevelop part of its waterfront and is inviting residents to weigh in on the proposal.
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office clarifies status of community programs
The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office provides clarity of the status of certain community programs and charitable efforts previously associated with the office.
News 3 pushes for answers about possible safety improvements on S. Military Hwy.
Traffic accidents jumped to 283 in 2025 on South Military Highway in Chesapeake where a 9-year-old was killed, prompting neighbors to push for safety improvements.
Officer Timothy Schock’s legacy honored with memorial lake renaming
Chesapeake City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to rename Oak Grove Lake as the Officer Timothy Schock Memorial Lake, honoring a police officer who died in the line of duty more than a decade ago.
