Portsmouth Police seek public’s help in locating man for questioning
Portsmouth Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old William Charles Williams.
1 dead, 1 in custody after double shooting at Church’s Chicken in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — One person is dead and one is injured after a shooting earlier Saturday at a Church’s Texas Chicken on East Princess Anne Road. Officers responded to the restaurant at 2308 E. Princess Anne Road around 11:50 a.m. Two people were hurt and taken to the hospital. One was later pronounced deceased. The...
Missing 7-Year-Old Girl in Newport News located safe
The Newport News Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating seven-year-old Jailah Mitchell, who was last seen wearing a purple jacket, blue jeans, and pink Nike sneakers.
Record-breaking Polar Plunge raises $1.7 million for Special Olympics Virginia
Over 5,400 participants raised a record $1.7 million at Virginia Beach's 2026 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Virginia this weekend.
Global roots, local flavor: Couple brings culinary flair to Suffolk with AJ’s Downtown Dogs
SUFFOLK, Va. — Anton and Sherri Johnston have lived everywhere from Ohio to California to Italy. Now, they are putting down roots in downtown Suffolk with the opening of AJ’s Downtown Dogs on Main Street. “Owning a restaurant has always been a dream,” said Anton, who spoke to...
Inclement weather shuts down Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
CAPE CHARLES, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel closed to all traffic temporarily Saturday due high winds. The closure to all vehicles on the nearly 18-mile roadway was announced on on X around 3 p.m. The bridge will close when wind speeds are in excess of 60 miles per hour according to the CBBT’s […]
‘Look how far we have come’: Virginia Beach recognizes its Indigenous roots
History tells us that Indigenous people lived in Virginia Beach for thousands of years. Or as the city of Virginia Beach’s Land Acknowledgement statement reads, “since time immemorial.”. City leaders unveiled a plaque on Thursday in the lobby of City Hall to recognize the traditions, cultures and economic...
56-year-old Vietnam War-era love letter found in Virginia attic returned to son
A Virginia man who found a 56-year-old letter written by a man serving in Vietnam has finally gotten it into the hands of the author's son.
Thousands without power in Virginia
VIRGINIA — More than 22,000 homes and businesses are without electricity across Virginia as of Saturday afternoon, according to outage tracking data. As of the most recent update, 22,470 customers are without power statewide, accounting for about 0.55% of the 4,083,152 customers tracked across Virginia. Virginia...
Vaping’s effect on 757: The industry targets minorities and the youth
In urban areas, vape and tobacco shops flood communities. They target minorities and the youth who are experiencing poverty, harsh daily life, or stress. Tobacco and vaping shop products serve as relief, escape, and, for some, entertainment. Vaping violations in the 757 regions in 2023-2024 ranged from 300 to 1,085...

















