Free 12-week wellness program aimed at tackling chronic disease expands across Hampton Roads
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress-related illnesses continue to rise across part of Hampton Roads, especially in under-resourced neighborhoods. That’s where the T2 Fitness Foundation is focusing its efforts. Through its Fresh Start Initiative, the nonprofit is...
NPD: Pedestrian struck by school bus on E. Princess Anne Rd.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a school bus Thursday afternoon in Norfolk. Police say it happened around 1:25 p.m. in the 800 block of East Princess Anne Road. A preliminary investigation determined the pedestrian entered the roadway and was hit by the Norfolk school bus. The...
Dancing Virginia deputy ‘just had to join’ little girl in viral moment
A Chesapeake sheriff's deputy went viral after dancing with a young girl at a community event, helping build trust between law enforcement and local families.
Man wounded, woman abducted in overnight Suffolk shooting
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was wounded, and a woman was reportedly abducted following an overnight shooting in Suffolk on Thursday. Police say it happened around 12:10 a.m. in the 5900 block of Whaleyville Boulevard. A man claimed he and a woman were approached by a known individual who shot him and abducted the […]
Norfolk mom outraged over autistic son’s video posted to school website
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — For Alicia Jordan, there are no other words for it — public humiliation. Jordan said that’s what happened to her special needs son last week at school, as the 3-year old was acting up, as he often does, and his teacher at the Berkley Campostella Early Childhood Center made a video […]
Exclusive: Virginia’s ‘Red Flag’ law used over 300 times in Coastal Virginia since taking...
HAMPTON, Va. — An analysis of crime data across Hampton Roads shows just how often law enforcement agencies across the seven cities and surrounding counties have temporarily removed weapons from an individual under Virginia’s “Red Flag" laws. What is a "Red Flag" law?. In 2020, state lawmakers...
Man accused of child abduction at Great Wolf Lodge
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Travis Bright, the man charged with felony abduction for the attempted kidnapping of a child at Great Wolf Lodge, had his charge certified to a grand jury on Wednesday in court. The preliminary hearing was held in York County for Bright, who was arrested back on July 15. The first […]
PHOTOS: NASA launches trio of sounding rockets from Wallops Island
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (WAVY) — A trio of sounding rockets launched from NASA’s Flight Facility on Wallops Island Wednesday night. According to an X post from the flight facility, the launch of the TOMEX+ sounding rockets “aims to provide the clearest 3D view yet of turbulence in the region at the edge of space.” Many […]
Teen’s childhood letter leads to new stoplight at Suffolk Fire Station 10
A Suffolk teenager’s letter written eight years ago has led to a new traffic signal aimed at protecting firefighters and the public near Fire Station 10.
Franklin man convicted in Norfolk armed robbery case
NORFOLK, Va. — A federal jury convicted a man Tuesday in connection with a 2024 armed robbery and related crimes, the Department of Justice announced. 27-year-old Janathian Porter, also known as Frankboy Nate, Nate, or Nate Dog, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery. Porter also pleaded guilty to...
