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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach man who went from paralysis and fighting for his life to walking again is now sharing his story to help neighbors recognize warning signs that could save lives. Ra-Jon James' ordeal began in late July when he started feeling weak. The sudden...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Numerous crashes were reported on the Chesapeake Expressway Wednesday night caused by a wrong-way driver who has been taken into custody, according to Chesapeake Police. Police said the crashes happened as the suspect, 51-year-od Daniel Tucker, was driving northbound on the southbound...

Three storage units were damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon at a storage facility on South Military Highway, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

While celebrations took place across Hampton Roads for the new year, local hospitals were busy helping deliver newborns on the first day of 2026.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was wounded following a shooting at a Norfolk residence Wednesday night, according to police. It happened around 11:55 p.m. in the 1800 block of East Ocean View Avenue. When officers arrived, they discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening. She was...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Start 2026 off right by preventing alcohol-related crashes. Local road safety nonprofit Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) is offering discounted Lyft rides on New Year’s Eve to ensure local residents have a safe ride home from their festivities. DSHR’s 757 Sober Ride campaign provides a $15...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police are searching for two suspects in the Dec. 22 shooting death of a 13-year-old boy. Police have identified the suspects as Kiron Thristan Curry, 16 (also known as Buddy) and Persohn Finesse Mitchell, 15 (also known as P3), both from Portsmouth. Both have been charged with...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News police have increased traffic enforcement patrols for the holiday weekend to reduce driving violations. The effort began Dec. 29 and will continue through Jan. 3. Authorities are reminding drivers to watch their speed, always buckle up and avoid driving under the influence. If...

NORFOLK, Va. — Cases of the flu are dominating hospitals across Virginia. According to the latest data from the Virginia Department of Health, approximately 24% of all emergency room visits in the past week have been respiratory illness-related. Of that number, nearly 10% are flu cases. "Respiratory illness is...

Newport News police are urging neighbors to celebrate New Year's Eve safely and avoid celebratory gunfire as the city prepares to ring in 2026.