USS Ross departs from Naval Station Norfolk for scheduled deployment
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The USS Ross left Naval Station Norfolk Wednesday after months of pre-deployment maintenance and training. “USS Ross has gone through a fairly long maintenance phase and then has come through a training cycle,” said the ship’s commanding officer, Commander Pia Chapman. “USS Ross is specific as a...
U.S. Postal Service could increase prices by 8% on transportation-related services
The U.S. Postal Service wants to make temporary changes to certain delivery services to help cover transportation costs. This comes as gas prices are rising across the country.
Redistricting referendum vote to close VB schools April 21, will extend school day 10...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — While students in Virginia Beach public schools will no longer have classes April 21 due to the statewide vote on redistricting, they will have a slightly longer school day once they return from spring break. To make up the difference in lost time, the School Board approved extending the...
Questions remain after woman found dead at Portsmouth apartment complex
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are investigating a death at The Quarters at Park View apartment complex in the 1100 block of London Boulevard on Thursday morning. Police said they were called to the scene around 3 a.m. and found an unresponsive woman with "multiple injuries." Medics pronounced her deceased at...
Portsmouth budget holds tax rate steady but shortchanges schools
A spending plan that holds the property tax rate steady but includes higher utility costs and leaves Portsmouth Public Schools millions of dollars short of what district leaders say they need.
Norfolk woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $20k from employer
NORFOLK, Va. — A 62-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $19,000 from a Norfolk doctor’s office where she worked as a bookkeeper, according to prosecutors. Wendy Ann Latham entered guilty pleas to three counts of felony embezzlement in Norfolk Circuit Court. Prosecutors said that from...
Enjoy an evening with John Cusack in Virginia Beach
Remember the iconic scene in the movie "Say Anything" with John Cusack holding the boombox to win back his love interest? Here's your chance to attend a special screening of the film in Virginia Beach, with John Cusack in attendance!
Virginia adds seven new historic sites to state landmarks register
Virginia's Board of Historic Resources approved seven new historic sites as state landmarks across the Commonwealth.
Missing teen located safe, according to Newport News Police
The Newport News Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 16-year-old Grace Conlon, who was last seen on Wednesday afternoon in the 200 block of Bridgewater Drive in Newport News.
Virginia State Police issue CODI Alert for missing Chesapeake teen
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Virginia State Police issued a CODI alert Wednesday on behalf of the Chesapeake Police Department for a missing 16-year-old boy. Police are looking for Tayshawn Keon Lemons, described as a boy with brown hair and brown eyes, 5-foot-11, weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray...
