Virginia Zoo to host Sensory Friendly Morning
The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk announced a sensory morning for guests to visit in a calmer environment.
Busch Gardens shows progress of new Big Bad Wolf coaster
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Busch Gardens in Williamsburg just released photos of progress being made on the new Big Bad Wolf roller coaster. Workers recently were able to put the new trains on the tracks. The design shows the wolf’s eyes and teeth. The coaster, called The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, is an […]
Youngkin budget cuts could hinder Meals on Wheels expansion in Hampton Roads
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s budget recommendation, unveiled Monday, includes a proposed $750,000 cut from area agencies on aging across the state — which could impact local organizations. That $750,000 would typically go to the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, which is then disbursed to local...
Burglary suspect in Hampton wanted for two commercial burglaries
Hampton police are asking for the community's assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.
Mother outraged after she says her son was beaten by fellow Maury High students
Michel'le Pratt is outraged after she says her son, a student at Maury High School in Norfolk, was beaten at the school by fellow students.
Portsmouth murder suspect seen on surveillance entering location with victim, leaving alone, court docs...
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — New court documents provide insight into the investigation that led Portsmouth police to arrest a suspect in a fatal shooting last week. Police found 51-year-old Bennie Anthony Artis Jr. unresponsive with gunshot wounds late Sunday afternoon in the 500 block of Cumberland Avenue. He was pronounced...
Gov. Youngkin appoints new Superintendent of Public Instruction
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed Emily Anne Gullickson as Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction. She had been acting superintendent for the past two weeks after the previous superintendent Lisa Coons resigned from her position. Gullickson most recently served as Governor Glenn...
The East River Mountain Tunnel begins in Virginia and exits in another state
East River Mountain Tunnel is a little-known wonder. WDBJ reports that a wildfire has been spreading on East River Mountain Road in Bland, Virginia. As of Thursday evening, 0% of the blaze had been contained, and 25 acres of land had been burned. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported.
Hampton Roads waste authority finalizing deal that could eventually phase out curbside recycling bins
The organization that handles trash for the south side of Hampton Roads is finalizing a long-term contract to boost recycling and cut the amount of waste clogging the local landfill. After a yearlong bidding process, the Southeastern Public Service Authority recently chose a new vendor called Commonwealth Sortation...
The Great Dismal Swamp could be the centerpiece of a new national Heritage Area
SUFFOLK, Va. — The National Park Service say a National Heritage Area represents much more than the land it covers; it tells the story of a region and the people who lived in it. The proposed Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area is in the middle of a three-year...
