Norfolk VA

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A driver was issued a summons in connection with a pedestrian-involved crash Saturday evening in Norfolk, according to police. On Nov. 7, officers responded to the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Premium Outlets Boulevard at approximately 6:55 p.m. for the report of an accident. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening. […]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Firefighters battled a detached garage fire on Texas Street in Chesapeake Sunday evening, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to the 2000 block of Texas Street at 6:08 p.m on Nov. 8. Engine Company 2 arrived to the scene at 6:15 p.m., seeing a two-story detached garage fully […]

Enrollment has declined at some Virginia colleges and universities recently — but not at the commonwealth’s public historically Black colleges and universities, following a national trend. Last month, Virginia State University, just north of Petersburg, announced record enrollment. This fall, the school welcomed the largest freshman class in...

A man has died after being shot in Hampton Sunday evening, according to police. Police say officers were called to the 2100 block of Cunningham Drive around 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police reported a nearly 3% drop in overall crime during the third quarter, but seven shootings were reported in police department press releases in the days surrounding the chief's latest crime update to City Council. Two of those shootings happened Nov. 1, followed by two...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The community is invited to create and reuse at Norfolk’s annual UpCycle event, hosted by Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Norfolk Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 14. The free event celebrates America Recycles Day and promotes sustainability, environmental stewardship, and creative reuse. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church — Site of Planned Restoration. St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Norfolk has been awarded a $522,000 grant to help restore its historic sanctuary, a building so damaged by water infiltration that the congregation has had to worship elsewhere for years. The funding comes as the church works toward an estimated $1 million restoration bill, with leaders hoping the repairs will let worshippers return to their original sanctuary by

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were displaced after a house fire on Waylen Loop in Chesapeake Saturday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. At around 3:11 p.m. on Nov. 7, firefighters were dispatched to the 1500 block of Waylen Loop. Engine Company 14 arrived at 3:17 p.m., seeing smoke and flames at the […]

Coastal Carolina’s performance Saturday against Old Dominion probably wasn't worth coming home for. The Chanticleers committed six turnovers and managed just 263 yards of offense in a 21-8 defeat in front of an announced crowd of 16,092 on Homecoming weekend in Conway. “That was absolutely one of the worst...

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Crews in Hampton responded to an electrical issue at a home Friday afternoon. Firefighters were initially called to the 300 block of Ireland Drive just before 5 p.m. for the report of a residential structure fire. The 911 caller stated a bedroom was filled with smoke but there were no flames. […]