Norfolk VA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Crews in Newport News battled a serious house fire Saturday night. Officials say that fire occurred at a two-story residence in the 700 block of Riverside Drive. When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy fire conditions, prompting the declaration of a second alarm. No residents were home during the […]

A Norfolk nurse has admitted to stealing powerful pain medication intended for patients, according to federal prosecutors.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — There’s an upgrade on the way for military housing in Newport News. The high-rise housing, called Huntington Hall, will change both the city skyline and the quality of life for more than 1,000 sailors. It’ll go down as one of the largest public-private partnerships in the city of Newport News’ […]

At the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority board meeting in November 2025, then-executive director Nathan Simms highlighted the progress on refreshing the aging apartments in the Young Terrace and Grandy Village public housing communities for rental. "We've completed a total of 86 unit turn/refresh activities, 47 at Grandy, 39 at...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Students and faculty with Norfolk Public Schools are mourning the loss of beloved teacher, Sheavona Bagley. In a statement on Facebook, school officials say Bagley began her journey with Norview Middle School in 2022 as a long-term guest teacher. Officials say she most recently taught math. Officials say they will have […]

Whitehurst was born in Norfolk in 1925, according to his obituary. He graduated from Maury High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A driver was issued a summons in connection with a pedestrian-involved crash Saturday evening in Norfolk, according to police. On Nov. 7, officers responded to the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Premium Outlets Boulevard at approximately 6:55 p.m. for the report of an accident. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening. […]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Firefighters battled a detached garage fire on Texas Street in Chesapeake Sunday evening, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to the 2000 block of Texas Street at 6:08 p.m on Nov. 8. Engine Company 2 arrived to the scene at 6:15 p.m., seeing a two-story detached garage fully […]

Enrollment has declined at some Virginia colleges and universities recently — but not at the commonwealth’s public historically Black colleges and universities, following a national trend. Last month, Virginia State University, just north of Petersburg, announced record enrollment. This fall, the school welcomed the largest freshman class in...

A man has died after being shot in Hampton Sunday evening, according to police. Police say officers were called to the 2100 block of Cunningham Drive around 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting.