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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Deshawn Pittman knows his way around law and order, having spent time behind bars in the Newport News jail and prison for drug-related crimes. Pittman, now a volunteer for sheriff’s candidate, Francis Jacobson, found himself in the spotlight while attending a candidates forum Monday night....

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Individuals from all walks of life are on the campaign trail urging people to vote, including Urban One news media pioneer Cathy Hughes, who spoke at Virginia State University on Sept. 23. Hughes, the founder of the nation’s largest Black-owned broadcasting company, currently operating over 50 radio stations, said...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Winterfest on the Wisconsin is returning to Norfolk this November with an expansion and a walking light trail. According to a release, the event, which starts on Friday, Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 31, will be doubling in size this year, with a 30,000-square-foot “Kingdom of the Snow Queen”...

NORFOLK, Va. — More than 2 million military personnel could soon feel a squeeze as the government shutdown continues without an end in sight. The impact is expected to delay paydays for government employees and military personnel. "We know that they're coming in the door with that, you know,...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk police said one person was hurt in a crash involving a car and the Tide light rail train. They said it happened at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday on Brambleton Avenue near the Norfolk Scope. Police believe the driver of the car didn’t stop for the light rail, which they said had the right-of-way.

Cousinz Festival is proof that Virginia is for lovers.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A dozen large sites across Newport News -- some underused, others waiting for redevelopment -- are now being targeted for investment. This week, city leaders are inviting developers from across the region and beyond to take a look at what these properties could become. The...

A juvenile was shot and is in critical condition following a shooting in the 1100 block of Seaboard Ave Wednesday evening, according to Chesapeake police.

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk Police has announced road closures ahead of the Suffolk Peanut Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4. According to a Facebook post, street closures will start for the parade staging area at 7:30 a.m. and along the parade route at 8:30 a.m. Any vehicles parked along the parade route will be towed […]