Norfolk VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was shot on Mt. Vernon Avenue Tuesday night, Portsmouth Police said. Around 9:10 p.m., Portsmouth Police said officers responded to a call for a shooting on Mount Vernon Avenue near the London Oaks Apartments. When they arrived, officers found a man who had been shot, according to police, who […]

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — If the sight of snowplows in October sends a chill down your spine, don’t worry; snow isn’t in the forecast just yet. “We’re basically getting prepared for a snow detail,” said Edwin Velasquez, an equipment operator for the city of Norfolk. “We’re out here teaching the newcomers how to operate this […]

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 31-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with armed robberies at a Norfolk convenience store and motel, according to police. On Sept. 29, a citizen reported being robbed by two individuals at the Econo Lodge, located at 865 North Military Highway, at approximately 8:35 p.m. Police said the two people […]

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have countless memorable moments at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The two shared the field as teammates with the Eagles from 2009-2013. More than a decade later, they will return to the venue where the college football teams they lead will meet for the second straight season.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Wednesday another hearing is scheduled in the case of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and the more than 1,000 women who are suing CRMC tied to the actions of disgraced OBGYN Javaid Perwaiz. The claims stem from surgeries and obstetric procedures Perwaiz performed at CRMC from 2019 to 2010, where since the […]

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Crews in Hampton responded to a garage fire Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to that fire, in the 0 block of Sterling Court, at 4:04 p.m. Officials say the 911 caller noted the fire was in a detached garage that approximately 10 feet away from the residence. When crews arrived on […]

The Resident First Housing Relief Grant Program can cover up to half of a homeowner's real estate tax burden — and the money does not have to be paid back.

Sharese Whitaker runs Parents In Need from her Newport News home, giving away food, diapers, clothing and toys to neighbors.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Jonathan Cupples was only a few feet ahead of a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle in a Food Lion parking lot off of General Booth Boulevard in Virginia Beach last Saturday and called what happened “shocking.” Virginia Beach Police said the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. […]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – A Chesapeake Sheriff’s deputy faces charges after being accused of drinking and driving. Chesapeake Police confirmed they arrested 30-year-old Shelby Baines on October 26 and charged her with 1st offense driving while intoxicated (DWI). Officials with the sheriff’s office confirmed Baines began with the department in 2020. It is unclear at […]