After 25 years in Newport News, women’s substance use treatment program reopens updated site
A residential program for women with substance use disorders has reopened its newly renovated home in Newport News. Operated by the Hampton–Newport News Community Services Board, the South Eastern Family Project offers residential treatment for women, including many who are pregnant or postpartum and experiencing...
Hampton residents take issue with city’s holiday decorations
Hampton residents take issue with city's holiday decorations, questioning why so much money was spent
Norfolk man has record expunged after decades-long fight to prove innocence
A Norfolk judge agreed Monday to expunge the criminal record of Messiah Johnson, who spent decades trying to prove his innocence in a 1997 armed robbery case that sent him to prison for 20 years.
Smithfield Foods, Kroger team up with Foodbank to provide holiday meals
SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — The line for families to pick up a free holiday meal in the Smithfield Foods parking lot started early in the morning. “We certainly know that hunger and food insecurity are significant issues here in the Hampton Roads community, and we saw that this morning with our neighbors lining up as […]
Beware of fake Mega Millions promotions online, officials warn
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Mega Millions officials are warning the public about a lottery scam. Scammers are impersonating Mega Millions online, using the official logo to promote fake “special drawings.” Their goal is to get someone to think they won, and try to get the victim to click a suspicious link or wire money...
Maryland transportation officials to vote on proposed replacement of Chesapeake Bay Bridge
BALTIMORE - The Maryland Transportation Authority Board is set to vote on a recommended plan to construct two new four-lane bridge spans across the Chesapeake Bay and remove the existing spans. As WBOC previously reported, Maryland has been eyeing possible solutions to address traffic issues on the Chesapeake Bay...
Chesapeake man charged after allegedly stealing vehicle with child inside
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)– A Chesapeake man faces several charges after flock cameras identified a stolen vehicle in Rockbridge County Monday morning. According to officials, the Office of the Sheriff for Rockbridge County and Lexington City received an alert, just before noon, from a Flock Safety License Plate...
Tree falls through mobile home in Eastville
A tree fell through the middle of a trailer in Eastville Sunday morning, according to the Eastville Volunteer Fire Department.
40-year-old man shot dead in parking lot of Chesapeake pool hall, police say
A 40-year-old man died Monday following a shooting in the parking lot of a pool hall, Chesapeake police said Tuesday.
Cause of house fire under investigation on South Street in Portsmouth
The cause of a house fire is under investigation on South Street in Portsmouth.
