SPD warns against new wave of phone scams, seeks three suspects
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Three individuals are wanted in connection with phone scams, according to the Suffolk Police Department. Police say they are seeing a wave of phone scams involving suspects asking to borrow someone’s phone to apply for loans, steal personal information or send themselves money from a bank...
Old Mill Road closure in Chesapeake for bridge replacement
Drivers should stay alert as a temporary closure is set to take place on Old Mill Road.
Charles Black Joins 100.5 The Vibe in Hampton Roads
Black is a familiar name in Urban radio with more than 40 years of experience in Hampton Roads and his native South Carolina. The post Charles Black Joins 100.5 The Vibe in Hampton Roads first appeared on Barrett Media .
Crews in Suffolk respond to fire on Wilson Street
The cause and origin of the fire is being investigated by the Suffolk Fire Marshal's Office.
Back to School, No Price Tag: Free supplies given out at Portsmouth block party
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — With just under two weeks until Portsmouth students return to the classroom, dozens of families gathered Wednesday for the first annual Back to School Block Party on Washington Street. Hosted by Mercy Chefs, the event aimed to ease the financial burden many parents face during the...
Traffic concerns raised over the Allen Iverson-backed housing proposal
A proposed affordable housing development backed by celebrity Allen Iverson is raising both excitement and concerns among residents.
PPD: Woman killed, suspect found with self-inflicted gunshot
A woman was fatally shot on Decatur Street in Portsmouth and officers found the suspect nearby, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound overnight on Friday, police said.
James City County to install speed cameras in school zones
Drivers in James City County can expect new speed cameras in school zones starting August 25, according to the James City County Police.
PPD: Cypress Rd. residents asked to remain indoors due to police activity
Residents of Cypress Road in Portsmouth are being asked to stay indoors due to police activity in the area.
Critical shortage of licensed mental health psychiatrists for young people in Hampton Roads
(WAVY) — Hampton Roads is facing a shortage of youth mental health psychiatrists, and according to the Virginia Mental Health Access Program, that applies to most counties in the state, also. The Virginia Mental Health Access Program’s tracking of the critical issue dates back to 2018. Between the increasing rates of...