College Freshman Brings a Nostalgic General Store Back to Olde Towne Community in Virginia
Despite having her college years ahead of year, and only just obtaining the right to sign her name, a young Virginia woman has joined the ranks of American small business owners with a distinctly rustic flair. With a childhood spent browsing old-timey general stores among the mountains of North Carolina,...
Newport News shopping center to be demolished, replaced with new library
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Demolition of an old Newport News shopping center could begin as early as Friday, clearing the way for construction of a new public library, city officials said. The Sherwood Shopping Center off of Warwick Boulevard will be torn down, and in its place, the new...
Employee shot during Portsmouth robbery, police release suspect images
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth police are searching for three suspects after an employee was shot during a robbery Sunday evening. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of High Street. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 6:15 p.m. on March 15. Upon arrival, they found an employee suffering from a...
Crime tape outside Suffolk Food Lion: Details to follow
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Suffolk Police put up crime tape in a Food Lion parking lot Thursday afternoon. Images from the WAVY photographer sent to the scene show the tape focused on a pickup truck, with police vehicles surrounding it. WAVY reached out to police around 1:30 p.m. Thursday after hearing about a police...
Suffolk police respond to shooting on Portsmouth Boulevard
SUFFOLK, Va. — A man was shot multiple times on Thursday in Suffolk, according to police. Suffolk police said they were called to the 1000 block of Portsmouth Boulevard around 1:22 p.m. Thursday afternoon after receiving a call for a person shot. 13News Now obtained photos that showed a...
Official cause of death revealed for 39-year-old woman found dead in freezer
An official cause of death has been confirmed for a 39-year-old Norfolk woman, whose body was found in a kitchen freezer.
Portsmouth woman wins $300,000 Virginia Lottery prize
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Kaitlin Gilbert, a Portsmouth resident, won $300,000 after her fiancé purchased scratchers at a Chesapeake convenience store. She decided she had some extra money after doing her taxes. Gilbert claimed the top price in the Crossword Spectacular game. The winning scratcher ticket was purchased...
Funeral and celebration of life set for Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Funeral services and a celebration of life have been set for Brandon Shah, an Army Lieutenant Colonel who was killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University on March 12. Shah’s neighbors have also set up a GoFundMe to help support his family. The funeral...
Norfolk CBP intercepts unsafe e-bike shipment at Hampton Roads port
NORFOLK, Va. — Federal officials say dozens of electric bikes shipped into Hampton Roads were blocked from entering the U.S. after failing to meet required safety standards. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday that officers seized 35 e-bikes that arrived from China earlier this year at the Port...
Police: Surveillance video linked suspect to Chesapeake shooting
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — As Chesapeake police look into a home invasion and shooting that happened over the weekend, a man who lives in the house where it happened is sharing details about what took place. Around 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Chesapeake Police responded to a home in the 1100...

















