Crash on Battlefield Boulevard South leaves car overturned, 1 person injured
CHESAPEAKE, Va., (WAVY) — One person was injured and taken to the hospital after an accident at the intersection of Battlefield Boulevard South and Johnstown Road on May 28. A vehicle traveling northbound on Battlefield Boulevard South ran a red light, according to Chesapeake police. It then hit a vehicle traveling thr
Norfolk’s long-dormant Riverview Theater sold in public auction — to its former owner
Developers and curious onlookers gathered at the steps outside Norfolk’s Circuit Court May 28. The building provided shade from the mid-morning sun, though the air was already sticky. At 11 a.m. sharp, bidding for the historic Riverview Theater started at $450,000. Richard Levin owned the theater — located at...
‘I did it absolutely the wrong way’; Virginia Beach woman sold her kitten on...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach woman says she regrets selling one of her kittens on an online marketplace after she alleges the person she sold him to killed him. Virginia Beach police confirmed they received a report about the incident and initially investigated the case. However, after exhausting all leads, t
Congestion on Virginia Beach Blvd. after 2-vehicle crash
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach Police were called to a crash scene in the 3400 block of Virginia Beach Blvd. Thursday afternoon. A police spokesperson confirmed there were two vehicles involved in the crash, which is at the intersection with Rosemont Rd. One person is being treated for injuries considered
Home owned by City of Virginia Beach vandalized with homophobic slur
A home along Indian River Road has been vandalized with white paint, broken windows, and offensive graffiti, drawing concern from neighbors and city officials.
Navy eyes USS Gerald R. Ford to supply nuclear power to Naval Station Norfolk
The U.S. Navy is considering using the worlds-largest aircraft carrier to generate nuclear power for Naval Station Norfolk
Second arrest made in Norfolk street takeover incident
Norfolk Police announced a second arrest in connection with a street takeover event that occurred on May 17 in the West Ghent neighborhood.
Public housing waitlist to reopen for NRHA communities
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– The Public Housing waitlist is set to reopen for select Norfolk Redevelopment and House Authority (NRHA) communities. Applications open on June 2 at 9 a.m. and will close June 5 at 4 p.m. The following communities will be available: Applicants may qualify from 30% up to 80% of the Area Median Incom
Man claims to have explosives during medical call in Hampton, police say
HAMPTON, Va. — Man claims to have explosives during medical call in Hampton, police say. Police say a man claiming to have explosives prompted evacuations and a bomb squad response in Hampton on Wednesday afternoon. According to Hampton police, Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call requesting medical ass
Norfolk Harborfest Returns for Its 50th Anniversary
From June 19–21, Downtown Norfolk welcomes a fleet of over 60 international and U.S. tall ships to celebrate VA250. “Harborfest celebrates the rich maritime and naval heritage that defines Norfolk and the Hampton Roads region,” says Jordan Lett, marketing director of Norfolk Festevents. “With something happening throug

















