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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A popular California-based grocery store chain is set to cut the ribbon on two new supermarkets in Hampton Roads. Grocery Outlet will open additional locations in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach on March 12. The Virginia Beach store, located at 897 Lynnhaven Parkway, will hold a ribbon-cutting...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — After oil prices jumped about eight percent on Monday, gas prices in Virginia have followed suit. According to AAA, the state average for a regular gallon of gas is $2.93; that cost was $2.83 on Monday. Diesel prices also jumped, now averaging $3.80. On Monday, a gallon of diesel fuel cost […]

HAMPTON ROADS, VA-- In 2021, Oliver James posted a video on his TikTok saying, “What’s Up? I can’t read.” Since going viral, he’s candidly shared his journey. “UNREAD: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok” recounts that in full: from that first video, early childhood, criminality as a young man, the...

Some places serve food, and then there are places that serve history with a side of nostalgia and a cherry on top. Doumar’s Cones & Barbecue in Norfolk, Virginia is the kind of spot that makes you wonder why anyone bothers with those fancy restaurants where the portions are tiny and the prices make your wallet weep.

The Virginia dining landscape is undergoing a significant "strategic realignment" this spring. As we move into April 2026, several of the state’s most recognizable national brands are shuttering underperforming units to pivot toward high-tech "Next Gen" builds or to recover from post-bankruptcy restructuring. From...

VIRGIINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– A man faces charges following a crash in Virginia Beach early Sunday morning. According to police, officers were called to the 2200 block of Cypress Avenue at 2:15 a.m. for the report of a two-vehicle crash. When officers and first responders arrived on scene, they found one adult victim....

Chesapeake leans hard into chains and strip‑mall eateries, but locals know exactly where to go for a burger that really hits. These five spots get a lot of love when people talk about the best burgers in the city. 1. The Butcher’s Son. In the Greenbrier area, The...

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after a crash in Newport News, according to authorities.

How Chris and Tenesia are creating a minority-owned plumbing business focused on customer service and community in Hampton Roads, Virginia. When Chris and Tenesia Boyd launched their plumbing business in July 2023, they weren’t just starting a company — they wanted to create an alternative to the big plumbing shops...

Hampton Roads military families face uncertainty as conflict in Iran escalates. Local organizations are stepping up with support and resources.