Man sentenced to 67 years for 2021 murder of woman in Chesapeake
NOTE: Above video is from previous coverage on the case CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man was recently sentenced to 67 years in prison after being found guilty of the 2021 murder of a 61-year-old woman in Chesapeake. On April 12, 2024, 22-year-old Raheem Cherry was convicted for the first-degree murder, robbery,...
Jury sees murder weapon, grim scenes in Southampton Co. murder trial
COURTLAND, Va. (WAVY) — The jury in the murder case against James Goodwyn Jr. saw the murder weapon and grim scenes inside the home of Cynthia Carver, 36, who was killed in the spring of 2019. Goodwyn faces one count of first-degree murder in Carver’s 2019 death. A man from North Carolina testified Tuesday afternoon...
Wawa expands into Southwest Virginia with new locations
Get ready, Southwest Virginia—Wawa is finally coming our way. The cult-favorite convenience store and gas station chain is expanding westward, with its first locations breaking ground today. So what’s Wawa? It has a goose as a mascot, and officials say it will soon be flocking to our area.
9 Tiny Restaurants In Virginia With Outrageously Delicious Hot Dogs
Looking for the best hot dog spots in Virginia that pack big flavor into small spaces?. These 9 tiny eateries serve up mouthwatering hot dogs with unique toppings and old-fashioned charm!. 1. Skeeter’s (Wytheville) The faded brick building with “World Famous Hot Dogs” painted on the side tells you...
NC bill would order end of ‘offensive American Indian mascots’ in public schools
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jarrod Lowery, the only Native American legislator in the General Assembly.
The Postcard-Worthy Small Town In Virginia That’s Perfect For A Spring Weekend Getaway
Drive just about an hour southwest of Richmond, and you’ll stumble upon Farmville—a Virginia gem where brick-lined streets tell stories two centuries old while somehow feeling fresher than tomorrow’s bread. This isn’t some made-up destination with a quaint name dreamed up by tourism marketers. It’s a...
Dominion Energy proposes $21 in monthly rate increases for Virginia residents
Dominion Energy is proposing hikes for base and fuel rates that, if approved, would add more than $21 to the monthly bills of residential customers by 2027.
Southern Virginia’s Amish Boom: Farms, Markets, and Family Values
Southern Virginia’s Growing Amish Community: Tradition Meets Economic Revival. Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Virginia, a quiet revolution is underway. Over the past decade, Amish families from Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland have migrated to the region, drawn by affordable farmland and a slower pace...
Major Job Cuts in Virginia: Four Companies Announce Layoffs and Closures
Four Companies File WARN Notices in Virginia, Signaling Job Losses. Three companies have filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices with the Virginia Employment Commission, signaling upcoming job losses across the state. The WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more workers to provide a...
It’s illegal to throw plastic bottles (& other items) in the trash in NC....
Those who choose to throw these recyclable items in the trash are technically breaking the law. Here’s what to know.
