VB Judge certifies case against former JCC camp director to grand jury
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach judge found probable cause Tuesday in a case involving a former camp director accused of instructing a child to urinate in a bottle while attending winter camp at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center on New Year's Eve. The case against David...
Dentist volunteers for 30 years at clinic to help low-income families
A dentist has been giving back to Hampton Roads for more than three decades. He volunteers at the Chesapeake Care Clinic to help people who can't always afford dental care.
Dominion Energy renews deal with Virginia Beach to buy land for more offshore wind
The Virginia Beach Development Authority last week approved an option agreement with Dominion Energy for land that could support a future offshore wind project. The deal allows the utility to buy about 30 acres at Corporate Landing Business Park within the next five years, which it could use for an onshore substation a
Storm cleanup continues in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Cleanup from Sunday night’s storms continues on the Peninsula, and on 24th Street in Newport News, Larry Bearekman could be found removing a tree from his rental property. “I got a call early in the morning from my neighbor next door, and she said the tree had fell onto the […]
Chesapeake teacher celebrated as ‘Everyday Hero’ after 47 years in education
CHESAPEAKE — Lisa Phillips is retiring after 47 years as a teacher — 43 of them at Deep Creek Elementary School in Chesapeake — and her students, colleagues, and family made sure she knew exactly what she means to them. Dozens of former and current students lined...
One woman injured in single-vehicle accident on Charlton Drive
HAMPTON, Va., (WAVY) — A woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident in the 600 block of Charlton Drive on June 15. Officers with the Hampton Police Division responded to accident reports at approximately 3:41 p.m. After arriving they found a woman with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Shaun Stalnaker, sp
Tall ships arriving for Parade of Sail in Virginia Beach area
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The tall ships are starting to arrive for the Harborfest in Norfolk and Sail 250. These images are from the Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach. This is just a preview of what you’ll see June 19 in the Parade of Sail. Norfolk will take center stage June 19-23 for several […]
Swimming advisory issued for 3 Norfolk beaches
NORFOLK, Va., (WAVY) — A swimming advisory has been issued for three beaches in Norfolk due to high levels of bacteria in the water, according to the Norfolk Department of Public Health. Please use caution and avoid swimming at these beaches until further notice: North Community Beach, Ocean View Park, 13th View. Water
Attorney has advice for homebuyers to avoid surprises before it’s too late
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Local real estate attorney John McCormick said the law doesn’t favor homebuyers who later get an unwelcomed surprise similar to the one Donna Jones got when she bought a home in Hampton and, soon after, began getting unwanted visits from a man with mental illness who used to live at her […]
Suffolk police make arrest after barricade situation on Orchard Cove Ct
Suffolk police are asking residents near the 6300 block of Orchard Cove Court to shelter in place and drivers to avoid the road near Hampton Roads Parkway as they work on a barricade situation.
