This Unassuming Virginia Park Is Secretly Home To 11 Incredible Fishing Lakes
The entrance is easy to miss, the parking lot is gravel, and the signs are small. But this unassuming Virginia park is secretly home to eleven incredible fishing lakes, a paradise for anglers who know where to look. I arrived early on a Saturday morning, rod in hand, and spent...
Descendants of first enslaved Africans to arrive in Virginia reflect on America’s 250th anniversary
HAMPTON, Va. — As the United States marks 250 years of independence, descendants of the first enslaved Africans to arrive in English North America are reflecting on what that milestone means to them — and on the history that unfolded at what is now Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia.
Legendary broadcaster Tony Brown, who grew up in Charleston, has died
Tony Brown, a television journalist, educator and civil rights advocate who grew up in West Virginia, has died. He was best known as the commentator of the long-running syndicated television show Tony Brown’s Journal. He died June 17 at his home in Newport News, Va., at age 93. His...
Protest planned as Virginia Wesleyan University’s name change approaches
Alumni and community members are set to protest on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Virginia Wesleyan University, in response to a planned name change.
Preparing for America’s 250th: A look at historic Fort Monroe
FORT MONROE, Va. (WAVY) — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, historical sites across Virginia are gearing up for major holiday crowds. While tourists frequently flock to colonial hubs like Jamestown and Williamsburg, local officials are highlighting Fort Monroe’s unique role in American h
NPD: Teen boy stabbed on Dudley Avenue
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A teen boy was stabbed on Dudley Avenue in Norfolk Monday afternoon, police said. Around 4 p.m., Norfolk Police responded to a call for a stabbing in the 600 block of Dudley Avenue, and when officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy suffering fron a non life-threatening laceration, and he was
The Rising HBCU Enrollment: 15 Largest Black Schools Ranked by Size
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are experiencing a national resurgence, with many schools reporting record or near-record enrollment in recent years alongside increased federal investment and philanthropic support. The growth points to a renewed interest in Black schools for their cultural legacy,
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens location at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Potbelly Sandwich Works is opening its second location in Virginia Beach, at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story. The new shop is holding a grand opening celebration on July 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests who participate in Potbelly Perks Plinko will have the chance to win priz
One man seriously injured, another in custody after shooting on Railroad Avenue in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man was seriously injured, and another is in police custody, after a shooting on Railroad Avenue in Chesapeake Monday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. On June 29 at around 3:35 p.m., the department responded to the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue for the report of gunsh
Bond granted for Navy sailor charged in car crash that killed landscaper
Bond was granted on Monday to a 19-year-old Navy sailor that was charged after a crash that left a landscaper dead on May 29.
