Naval volunteers restore dunes and combat erosion at Dam Neck Annex
Over 75 volunteers from Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, and NSA Portsmouth participated in a two-day coastline cleanup and dune restoration project, clearing beach debris and placing over 500 recycled trees to help combat erosion and protect critical infrastructure and wildlife.
Jackalope Festival returns to Virginia Beach, expected to draw nearly 60,000 visitors
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Jackalope Festival is back at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend, bringing world-class action sports athletes, Olympic competitors and thousands of spectators to Hampton Roads. Festival organizers expect nearly 60,000 people to attend the three-day event, up from the roughly 40,000 vis
Newport News man accused of stealing vehicle in Mathews County
A Newport News man was arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle Thursday morning out of Mathews County, according to the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office.
One person arrested following large fentanyl bust in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A Portsmouth man faces multiple firearm and drug charges after police responding to a disorderly conduct call allegedly discovered fentanyl, a handgun and other evidence during an investigation. According to the Portsmouth Police Department, officers were called Thursday to the 600 block of Jefferson Street
Juneteenth celebrations kick off in Hampton Roads with music, food, and fun
This 2024 video discusses the history of Juneteenth. HAMPTON ROADS, Va., (WAVY) — Area wide events will commemorate the historic emancipation day of enslaved Americans on Friday, June 19, in annual Juneteenth celebrations. It is a federal holiday in the United States and commemorates June 19, 1865, when Major General G
Disorderly conduct call leads to large fentanyl bust in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police arrested a 50-year-old man on multiple firearm and drug charges after responding to a disorderly conduct call in the city’s Southside neighborhood, authorities said. Officers were called on Thursday to the 600 block of Jefferson Street, where they saw a suspect concealing a...
Hampton Roads employees face housing affordability challenges
Can Hampton Roads workers afford to live where they work? A workforce council leader says housing is a barrier for many.
Norfolk pastor expresses concern after deadly Huntersville neighborhood shooting
A pastor is sharing concerns after a 60-year-old woman was killed and 2 others were injured in a shooting on Goff Street in Norfolk.
“New Juneteenth Walk in History” Norfolk’s Juneteenth Events Include New Journal And Guide Exhibit
There will be something for everyone at Norfolk’s three-day celebration of Juneteenth, Sail250® Virginia, and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest, June 19-21, 2026. So grab a lawn chair and head out to Norfolk’s annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19, where activities are planned at Town Point Park, located along the
Man guilty of threatening Norfolk-based collection agency over his debt
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A Texas man pleaded guilty to sending threatening messages to a Norfolk-based collection agency over a debt he owed. Court documents reveal that a Norfolk-based collection agency sent Taylor Bullard, 35, a message about an outstanding debt. In response, Bullard sent a signed message threatening to
