Newport News VA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police in Newport News are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a man on the night of Dec. 7. Officers responded around 9:27 p.m. to a report of an injured person in the parking lot of a business in the 300 block of Beechmont Drive. When officers arrived, they found an adult male...

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Suffolk man was arrested following an overnight shooting Sunday on Forest Oak Lane where another man was shot multiple times, according to police. Officers responded to the 100 block of Forest Oak Lane around 2 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival,...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Portsmouth are responding to a fire Monday morning. According to officials, crews were called to the 1400 block of Elm Avenue for the report of a fire. Fire officials say no injuries have been reported at this time. 10 On Your Side is working to learn more about this incident.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– A woman has been arrested following a fire that occurred in Portsmouth on December 5. According to officials, the Portsmouth Fire Marshals Office arrested 31-year-old Javette Lee, of Portsmouth, in connection to a duplex fire that occurred on Beacon Road. Officials were called to Beacon Road...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Volunteers for the Homeless says it is stepping up efforts to support unsheltered adults as temperatures drop below freezing. Executive Director Darlene Washington says the organization closely monitors weather conditions and adjusts operations when cold weather becomes dangerous. “Just the most...

Chabad of Tidewater is set to host its 44th annual Mount Trashmore Menorah Lighting Sunday, promising a vibrant celebration for the Jewish community and the public. https://www.wavy.com/living-local/mount-trashmore-menorah-lighting-a-festive-hanukkah-celebration-for-all/

USS Jupiter’s Transformation into America’s First Aircraft Carrier. In 1920, a humble coal ship named USS Jupiter got a new job. The Navy took her to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and cut her open like a tin can. Workers bolted a 534-foot wooden deck on top, turned coal holds...

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Va. — Two dogs were found dead after a house fire in Gloucester County on Saturday, according to Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. The fire happened just before 3 p.m. in the 1800 block of Hayes Road. Firefighters arrived to find flames and smoke showing from the home. They worked to extinguish...

Suffolk Public Library will be featuring free food and hygiene pantries at Morgan Memorial Library and North Suffolk Library, according to a press release. Suffolk Public Library also runs the Little Free Food Pantry outside of the Chuckatuck Library.

Old Dominion University (ODU) in Hampton Roads, Virginia, has announced a $15 million gift from Joan Brock to expand the curriculum of the university’s medical and health education programs. The award will establish the Joan P. Brock Institute for Nutrition Science and Health, which will serve as a multidisciplinary...