Suffolk opens first city-run homeless shelter
For the first time, Suffolk is running its own shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The shelter, serving single individuals without housing, opened Friday after major renovations. But Suffolk still has a lot to learn about shelter operations and what they will cost, said Interim Deputy City Manager Gerry...
Portsmouth woman sees fast resolution after sharing mailbox struggle
A Portsmouth woman who spent more than a month unable to access her mailbox finally has her mail again after a News 3 report helped move her case forward.
Buggies on Bull Island: Why Poquoson’s Newest Restaurant Has a Line Down Wythe Creek...
POQUOSON, VA — For generations, the rhythm of Poquoson—affectionately known to locals as “Bull Island”—has been dictated by the tides of the Chesapeake Bay. It is a town built on workboats, crab pots, and the steady hum of outboard motors navigating the marshes. But recently, a new sound has joined the chorus along...
Man arrested after stealing cargo van, evading traffic stop in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man was arrested after stealing a cargo van and attempting to evade a traffic stop Thursday morning in Chesapeake, according to police. Officers responded to the 1900 block of Military Highway South for a report of a stolen vehicle at approximately 11:50 a.m. They learned that a cargo van...
Naval Station Norfolk sailor found dead in building
A sailor located at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, was discovered dead inside the command’s building on Friday, the Navy said. Fire Controlman 1st Class Alonzo Tablet Martin Jr., the deceased party, was an instructor at Surface Combat Systems Training Command Detachment Middle Atlantic, according to an emailed...
‘He Was Very Convincing’: Over 600 Mostly Black Women Sterilized and Cut Open for...
More than 600 women who claim they were subjected to medically unnecessary surgeries, including C-sections and hysterectomies, over a decade by a now-imprisoned OB/GYN doctor […] ‘He Was Very Convincing’: Over 600 Mostly Black Women Sterilized and Cut Open for No Reason, Lawsuit Claims — Now Virginia Hospital Faces...
Grand jury indicts Eastern Shore couple on murder charges
EASTVILLE, Va. (WAVY) — A grand jury has indicted an Eastern Shore couple on murder charges in connection to the 2024 death of their baby. Ivan Ross III, 46, and Ashley Morre, 34, both of Eastville, also face charges of child abuse and neglect. According to court documents filed at the Northampton County courthouse,...
Health alert: Flu activity in Virginia
Dr. Susan Girois, the director of Norfolk Department of Public Health talks about the ongoing influenza risk in Hampton Roads and Virginia.
Man shot in abdomen at Jersey Park Apartments, remains in critical condition
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen Tuesday at Jersey Park Apartments, according to the Smithfield Police Department.
Body found in water near Norfolk airport; death under investigation
Norfolk Police investigate an unresponsive person found near Norfolk International Airport, as the official cause of death remains undetermined.
