Responders had unique challenge in Gloucester rescue
GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Gloucester County first responders had a unique challenge during their rescue Tuesday morming of a construction worker who fell through the floor while working at the historic White Marsh Plantation. While the Gloucester Volunteer Fire Department has faced its share of challenging...
Mielle brings hair care directly to HBCU campuses
Mielle Organics is revolutionizing how beauty brands connect with college students by launching the MiCurl Out Homecoming Tour, a first-of-its-kind mobile hair care experience designed specifically for HBCU campuses. The bright pink tour bus represents a direct response to the limited access many students face when...
Olde Towne Portsmouth house fire ruled accidental; victim identified
A massive house fire on Court Street in Olde Towne on Tuesday morning was accidental, Portsmouth Fire officials said Thursday.
Michael Vick still optimistic as MEAC play approaches for Norfolk State
The Spartans travel to Wofford this coming weekend, then have a bye week before hosting South Carolina State on October 25th.
Suffolk Police Department search for missing 14-year-old girl
The Suffolk Police Department is searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.
FBI’s Norfolk, Richmond field offices arrest over 120 violent offenders this summer
NORFOLK, Va. — The FBI’s Norfolk and Richmond field offices announced 122 arrests of violent offenders as part of a nationwide crackdown called Operation Summer Heat. The initiative, which ran from June 24 to Sept. 20, targeted violent criminals and fugitives, dismantled gangs, and rescued child victims with the help...
Newport News man removes tons of items under crackdown on blight
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The man 10 On Your Side called the Fred Sanford of Newport News has a brand new show of sorts. You could call it: How You Like Me Now. Since August, Michael Coles has removed at least nine cars, household discards, numerous bikes, a string of Edison lights, a spool […]
Local Girl Scouts take aim at Chesapeake shooting range
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Local Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors got the chance to learn more about gun safety with the Chesapeake Police Department. The training was held on Saturday at the Chesapeake Police Department’s pistol range. While at the training facility, the Girl Scouts worked with Sgt. Sarah...
Naval Station Norfolk cancels Fleet Fest due to government shutdown
NORFOLK, Va. — Naval Station Norfolk has canceled its annual Fleet Fest due to the ongoing government shutdown, organizers announced on Facebook. The cancellation comes after organizers had submitted a waiver to allow the festival to proceed despite the federal funding lapse. On Tuesday, officials posted that the...
Norfolk man sentenced for fraudulent purchases with stolen credit card
A Norfolk man was sentenced Tuesday to 10 months in jail after unauthorized purchases to a stolen credit card belonging to a local contracting company.
