Portsmouth man faces felony charges following woman’s fatal fall from balcony
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth man is facing multiple felony charges following the death of a woman who fell from a fourth-story balcony last Thursday. Police said they were called to 1100 block of London Boulevard around 3 a.m. and found an unresponsive woman with "multiple injuries." Authorities said Leonard Gorham...
Child dies in reported drowning incident at Virginia Beach hotel
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A child died following a reported drowning incident at a hotel pool in the 800 block of Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach Sunday afternoon. According to officials, Emergency Communication and Citizen’s Services (ECCS) received a call around 2:24 p.m. for a drowning. Virginia...
Scooter driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Newport News crash, police say
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News police are investigating a crash that left a scooter driver with life-threatening injuries. The crash happened at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Bexley Park Way and Warwick Boulevard, police said. The man driving the motorized scooter was headed northbound on Warwick...
‘I’m asking everyone to have grace on her’ | Mentor of 14-year-old charged in...
HAMPTON, Va. — Authorities are continuing to investigate a tragic crash on I-64 in Hampton that left a one-year-old child dead and a 14-year-old girl facing serious charges. According to the Virginia State Police, the crash happened on March 23 near the 261-mile marker on Interstate 64 East. Investigators said the...
Raising Cane’s opening 2 new locations in these 2 cities in April
Raising Cane’s is entering April with expansion on its mind, as the Louisiana-based chicken chain prepares to open two new locations and reopen four renovated restaurants. The company confirmed the openings and reopenings to USA TODAY on March 30, the same month it opened its 1,000th restaurant. In a statement,...
The Breakfast Sandwich That Has People Lining Up At This Beloved Virginia Restaurant
A breakfast sandwich at Doc Taylor’s Restaurant in Virginia Beach has achieved cult status among locals and visitors alike. This cozy spot serves up a morning creation so impressive that people happily queue up for the chance to wrap their hands around it. Breakfast sandwiches are everywhere these days,...
Hampton police seeking public’s assistance in locating robbery suspect
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY)– Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a robbery suspect. Aaron Russell,34, is wanted in the city of Hampton. He is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 6’3 and weighs 220 pounds. Police did not release specific details on the robbery that […]
💰 Chesapeake Expressway toll discounts start May 1, 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, new toll rates will take effect on the Chesapeake Expressway. Drivers can save money by joining the Chesapeake Expressway Discount Program. For 2-axle vehicles, the peak weekend discounted toll will be $2.50 instead of the regular $10.00. For 3 or more axles, the discounted rate will be $3.75...
Family Dollar to Pilot Smaller Store Format
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Family Dollar will pilot an extra small box (XSB) store format in 2026, expanding the discount retailer's presence in dense urban markets with the goal of supporting unit growth in 2027 and beyond. According to the company's earnings report for fiscal year 2025, Family Dollar delivered...
2 firefighters evaluated, 2 residents displaced after Virginia Beach house fire
Two firefighters were assessed for injuries after drywall fell on them in a residential structure fire Monday afternoon that displaced two residents, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

















