Norfolk Earns Bloomberg What Works Cities Certification
NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk has been awarded Gold Certification the third year in a row from the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs and engage residents. The What Works...
Vehicle overturns at Norfolk intersection, no injuries reported
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A vehicle overturned at the intersection of East Virginia Beach Boulevard and Norchester Avenue in Norfolk Friday afternoon. An image from the scene of the crash shows a police car blocking off a road as an officer stands near the overturned car. No injuries were reported, according to police.
Isle of Wight brush fire scorches 400 acres
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — A brush fire in Isle of Wight County burned an estimated 400 acres on Saturday. The fire in the 10000 block of Mill Swamp Road was first reported at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, and it was marked under control just before 6 p.m. Isle of Wight Fire-Rescue Chief Garry Windley said about 75...
Clark Breaks Single Game Three-Point Record in 85-41 Road Win at SCSU
ORANGEBURG, S.C. --- Norfolk State junior guard Da'Brya Clark powered the Spartans to an 85-41 road win over South Carolina State on Saturday afternoon. Norfolk State improved to 8-11 overall and 3-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, while South Carolina State fell to 5-15 overall and 2-2 in league play.
Local MLK events and closing information | 2026
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -Many local events in Hampton Roads will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, with closings and special events. Hampton services will be affected by the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, as follows:. City offices and courts: Closed Monday. Garbage collection: No...
Dr. King honored with parade, food distribution, and gospel music in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Andrew Shannon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Feeding 5000™, and Gospel Music Celebration occurred Sunday, Jan. 18, in Newport News, kicking off events leading to the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19. Dr. Willard G. Maxwell Jr., pastor...
The Best Coconut Cream Pie In Virginia Is Hiding Inside This Nostalgic Diner
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures are hiding in plain sight, nestled in unassuming buildings along roads you’ve driven a hundred times. Shorty’s Diner in Williamsburg isn’t just serving up classic American comfort food – it’s secretly harboring what might be the most heavenly coconut cream pie in...
Fire quickly contained at York County Food Lion
YORK COUNTY, Va. — A small fire in a York County Food Lion was quickly extinguished Sunday afternoon thanks to the quick actions of store employees as well as the county’s fire chief — who happened to be shopping in the store at the time. The fire...
Portsmouth police seek 3 missing girls last seen Sunday morning
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are searching for three missing juveniles last seen Sunday morning. The missing youngsters are Forever Scott, 12, Joseline Krofect, 14, and Darsha McAllister, 16. They were last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Fort Lane. Forever Scott is 5 feet,...
Man hospitalized after shooting in Portsmouth
Portsmouth police are investigating a shooting reported Saturday afternoon in the 5900 block of Fawkes Street. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/ppd-investigate-shooting-on-fawkes-street-in-portsmouth/
