Chesapeake man says quick action during morning workout helped save his life from stroke
A Chesapeake man says a routine early morning workout nearly turned deadly-- until someone nearby realized something was wrong. Mitchell "Mitch" Johnson was working out with friends in Norfolk on November 24, 2025, when he sat down for a drink of water and suddenly couldn’t swallow or speak. "I...
Stabbing at Norfolk hotel leaves 1 critically injured, police say
NORFOLK, Va. — One person has life-threatening injuries after a stabbing at a hotel on North Military Highway in Norfolk on Wednesday night. Police responded to the call around 5:05 p.m., according to police. Two people were taken to the hospital. Christopher Ellington says he stumbled upon the scene...
Norfolk police arrest 19-year-old in connection to West Ghent street takeover
Norfolk police have made an arrest in connection to the Redgate street takeover on Sunday night, according to NPD.
NPD: 2 stabbed on N. Military Hwy.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were injured after being stabbed Wednesday at a Holiday Inn Express on North Military Highway in Norfolk, police said. Both people were taken to the hospital, and one has life-threatening injuries, according to Norfolk Police, who said the call came in around 5:05 p.m. Photos from the s
Former students revisit Norview Elementary in Norfolk before closure
Norview Elementary is one of several schools Norfolk Public Schools plans to close as part of its redistricting and consolidation effort.
Cruise Norfolk celebrates Volendam’s arrival with market day event
Cruise Norfolk will host a Cruise Norfolk Market Day in celebration of Volendam's arrival on Wednesday.
Towne Point Road on-ramp in Portsmouth scheduled to reopen on May 21
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Starting on May 21, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) crews are scheduled to reopen the on-ramp from Towne Point Road to Route 164 west in Portsmouth, according to VDOT. This reopening comes after the on-ramp was closed for weeks in April due to sound wall-related construction.
As Norfolk marks Bike Month, new protected bike lanes shift focus to transit equity
It was pouring rain at the corner of Granby Street and Willow Wood Drive when Trayon Townes rode past the freshly installed concrete barriers separating cyclists from traffic. “I think it’s a good idea to have a bike lane and a sidewalk for people to walk on,” the teenager on the Lime rental bike said. “You still gotta
Dual U.S. Nigerian citizen sentenced to over 6 years for money laundering scheme
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Eseosa Brigut Omoruyi, 36, a dual U.S.-Nigerian citizen, was sentenced March 20 in Newport News to six years and six months, according to officials. Omoruyi was convicted for his role in a conspiracy to commit money laundering that involved $3,442,230, which operated at least from March 2020
Swimming advisory issued for Buckroe Beach South in Hampton
A swimming advisory was issued Wednesday afternoon for Buckroe Beach South due to elevated bacteria levels.
