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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Hampton man was sentenced to 19 years to serve after a robbery in which he and a fellow gang member robbed an acquaintance and poured Purple Power, an industrial-strength degreaser, into his eyes. Demario Frimpon Rashawn Evans, 26, formerly of Beacons Way in Hampton,...

A Virginia man reported missing was safely located Monday in Pitt County after deputies used an automated license plate reader system, authorities said. According to the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy patrolling in the Bethel area around 12:46 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23 received an alert from the department’s...

A man was shot and killed on 29th Street in Newport News early Wednesday morning, police said.

Picture this: sipping a perfectly brewed latte inside a historic military firehouse that once protected soldiers and equipment from flames. Firehouse Coffee 1881 transforms a piece of Hampton’s military past into a cozy haven where coffee culture meets firefighting heritage. Located at Fort Monroe, this quirky spot...

When the city of Norfolk set out to create the Azalea Gardens - now Norfolk Botanical Garden - in the 1930s, 200 Black women and 20 Black men were assigned to clear the land.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In a split 5-4 vote, City Council voted to increase some toll rates on both the Chesapeake Expressway and Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge. Beginning July 1, tolls paid by license plate on the bridge will be set at a rate three-times the amount set for drivers using E-ZPass. Currently, the...

What makes a restaurant irresistible to locals? Some say it’s the cozy vibe, others swear by the generous portions, but in Norfolk, the answer might just be smoked perfection on a plate. Tucked in the Ghent neighborhood, No Frill Bar And Grill has earned legendary status among folks who...

Riverside Smithfield Hospital has been operating for almost two months. Derek Lytle caught up with hospital staff who say the hospital is making a big impact.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — After 20 years of covering the nation’s biggest headlines, Danya Bacchus Whipple, formerly of CBS and ABC News, is preparing to bring a little bit of New Orleans y’all to Norfolk. “It will be made-to-order beignets, which are French donuts. If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, then you know all […]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Health officials in Chesapeake say norovirus cases are increasing, reflecting a broader rise in stomach illness activity across Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health saw an uptick in cases over the past week, with the virus spreading in public spaces such as schools, daycares, restaurants, and...