Former church leader sentenced, Pembroke Square plans, House passes $95B budget
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Prayer vigil in memory of longtime Norfolk city councilman Paul Riddick
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Those closest to longtime Norfolk city councilman Paul Riddick said at a prayer vigil Wednesday that his impact goes well beyond the Mermaid City. The prayer vigil for Riddick, who died a week ago, honored his life and celebrated the deep imprint he left all around the city of Norfolk and […]
Heavy rain and potential flooding threaten Hampton Roads area
As severe weather sweeps through Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina on Thursday, many are seeing the impacts.
Atlantic Park “Surf & Sip” program lets guests carry alcohol throughout the property
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Atlantic Park entertainment and events district in Virginia Beach announced a new “Surf & Sip” program, which allows guests to carry alcoholic beverages throughout the mixed-use development. The initiative aims to create a fluid and engaging experience for visitors as they explore the e
Fmr. teaching asst. charged after incident with students at Yates Elem.: NNPD
A former teaching assistant faces multiple charges after an incident involving two students at Yates Elementary School, Newport News police told News 3 on Wednesday.
Larceny suspect indicted in Mathews County
MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)- A suspect in a larceny case, arrested earlier this year, has been indicted. Michael Paul West was indicted in Mathews Circuit Court Tuesday. He has a Grand Jury hearing on July 22. West, of Hayes, Virginia, along with Shanon Marie Smith of Newport News, face several charges after firearms an
Newport News Police arrest second suspect in connection to death of a 5-year-old child
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to a 5-year-old child’s death that happened on Walden Pond Court on July 16, according to the Newport News Police Department. At around 2:19 p.m. on July 16, officers responded to the 300 block of Walden Pond Court in reference
Chick-fil-A confirms data breach following suspicious account logins
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Chick-fil-A recently identified suspicious login activity to some of its Chick-fil-A One accounts, indicating a cyberattack may have exposed customer data. The company confirmed on July 13, 2026, that unauthorized parties may have accessed personal information, including names, email addresses
Days of heavy rain bring dangerous flash flood threat to the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas
As a severe weather threat increases across coastal cities along the Gulf Coast, the Mid Atlantic region, and the Carolinas, they are next up through the end of this week.
Pembroke Square project advances with apartments, retail and hotel on the way
Construction continues to move forward at Pembroke Square, the mixed-use redevelopment replacing the former Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach, with new retail, entertainment, hospitality and residential projects taking shape.

















