Over $775K in counterfeit toys seized by Norfolk Customs and Border Protection
Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit toys were seized by Customs and Border Protection at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, Virginia, according to a release sent to News 3.
Why is the Graduation Rate at ODU So Low?
The Old Dominion University (ODU) has been a topic of discussion due to its seemingly low graduation rates. With a 4-year graduation rate of 25% and a 6-year rate of 49%, potential students are expressing concerns about this statistic. The question arises: Is there a specific reason preventing students from...
Man turns himself in after striking another man in Smithfield shopping center parking lot
A Carrollton man has turned himself in to police Sunday after striking a pedestrian in Smithfield following a dispute.
13-year-old shot after reported fight, 16-year-old charged: NNPD
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged following a shooting that left a 13-year-old injured on Monday, according to Newport News police.
A new fashion trend weaving new way of life for young men
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A new fashion trend is making its way around the globe. Baggy jeans, sweat pants and hoodies are out, and the quarter-zip is in. Cameron Garner, a 10 On Your Side intern, sported a gray and black quarter zip outside the WAVY studios. “Rather than having some ripped jeans or having […]
Customer Notice: Service Disconnections for Non-Payment Resume
During the recent federal furloughs, Newport News Waterworks (NNWW) temporarily paused service disconnections to support customers who were unexpectedly impacted. With the federal government now fully reopened, NNWW will resume service disconnections for non-payment, beginning Monday, Dec. 1. This will include water...
Suffolk workshop sheds light on Virginia’s new clean slate law, expunging records
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — By next summer, some Virginians with misdemeanor and felony convictions can petition to have their records sealed or expunged, a major step toward getting another chance in society. This new law will make it easier for certain criminal records to be sealed, to provide Virginians...
Unmasking Madgwick: A Tale of Deception and Denial
Recent developments have put Madgwick in the spotlight, with various allegations surfacing on social media platforms. The primary issue revolves around apparent cash flow problems, leading to the withholding of staff pay. Madgwick's defense, as per the discussions, seems to hinge on his administrative skills....
HBCU Hampton University Reports 46% Overall Increase In Student Enrollment, Outpacing National Average
Hampton University has strengthened its commitment to student success, and it is seeing record enrollment.
Happy 100th to the buyboats
Four Chesapeake Bay wooden buyboats, also referred to as deck boats, turned 100 years old this year and birthday celebrations were held throughout the bay region. The arrival of gasoline-powered deck boats was part of a nationwide maritime switch from wind and sail power to gasoline and diesel engines. As early as...
