Downtown Norfolk Council pausing First Fridays in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Downtown Norfolk Council announced Friday afternoon it is pausing its “First Fridays” event in Downtown Norfolk, according to officials. First Fridays has been an important part of the Downtown Norfolk area since 2013, bringing people together and supporting Downtown businesses. The Council’s decision follows feedback from businesses about the impacts […]
New Norfolk bus hub to honor civil rights leader Evelyn Butts
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and community leaders broke ground on the future Evelyn Butts Transit Center in Norfolk Thursday morning. The new bus hub, located at 956 E. Little Creek Road, is named in honor of the civil rights leader. According to HRT, the new...
Poquoson police searching for Critically Missing man: VSP
Poquoson Police are searching for Critically Missing adult Jonathan Zackery Wilson. He is a white 35-year-old man last seen on Wythe Creek Road in Poquoson.
York County and Poquoson secure funding to protect victims, witnesses in criminal cases
POQUOSON, Va. — Victims and witnesses involved in serious criminal cases in York County and Poquoson could now have stronger protections, thanks to newly secured state funding. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has received a $25,000 grant through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services’ Witness Protection Grant Program. Officials...
Man assaulted with a weapon on Saint Paul’s Boulevard in Norfolk
An adult man was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being assaulted with a weapon on Saint Paul's Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia.
VBPD: Multiple injured after car crashes into patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub
Multiple people were injured after a car crashed into the fenced outdoor patio of Murphy's Irish Pub at the corner of Pacific Avenue and 30th Street at the Oceanfront Friday evening, Virginia Beach Police said.
Popular beach town creates curfew for all ages – and the lawsuits have already...
A newly approved nighttime curfew for people of all ages in the city of Virginia Beach, aimed at curbing violence and large gatherings, is now under legal challenge. The curfew came after two shootings injured multiple people, but a resident in the city has filed an emergency lawsuit against the city seeking to block the curfew in the Oceanfront area. The lawsuit argues that...
The Lucky Penny serves up smash burgers, games and patio vibes in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The owner of The Lucky Penny, a new bar and restaurant in Virginia Beach, says he has had his eye on the location for years. Now, he’s bringing that vision to life, one burger at a time. Pool tables, cornhole, Connect Four and arcade...
Man critically missing from Poquoson
POQUOSON, Va. — Virginia State Police have issued a critically missing adult alert for a man who hasn't been seen since Tuesday. Jonathan Zackery Wilson, 35, was last seen April 14 in the morning on Wythe Creek Road in Poquoson. It is unknown what he was last wearing. Police...
Portsmouth police arrest suspected drug dealer, seize fentanyl, cocaine and guns
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police arrested a 64-year-old man on Thursday following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash. According to police, detectives obtained search warrants for Walter Freeman Junior’s Oakleaf Place residence, person, and vehicle after receiving community tips and observing suspected drug activity.
