Chesapeake residents say they’re tired of unsightly display of items in neighbor’s yard
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Residents in the area of Tyre Neck Road in Chesapeake are tired of living next to a messy house amid a growing, unsightly display of furniture, mattresses and other things strewn all over the yard of a home there. They say they have contacted the city, but the mess is still […]
DUI driver receives above guideline sentence for Virginia Beach crash
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A driver has been sentenced on charges related to a crash in Virginia Beach that seriously injured a pedestrian. The driver, Anays Shaw, received a sentence that was above the high end of the recommended guidelines. Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard,...
This Tiny Virginia Pasta House Makes Noodles Better Than Your Nonna
Think your nonna makes the best pasta? Think again. Tucked away in Virginia Beach sits The Veranda, a cozy Italian spot that’s quietly rewriting the rules on handmade noodles and authentic Italian cooking. This family-owned gem serves up dishes so good, even the most skeptical pasta purists are left speechless.
Grocery Outlet expands in Hampton Roads with two new stores
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A popular California-based grocery store chain is set to cut the ribbon on two new supermarkets in Hampton Roads. Grocery Outlet will open additional locations in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach on March 12. The Virginia Beach store, located at 897 Lynnhaven Parkway, will hold a ribbon-cutting...
Gas prices surge in Virginia, impacting drivers
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — After oil prices jumped about eight percent on Monday, gas prices in Virginia have followed suit. According to AAA, the state average for a regular gallon of gas is $2.93; that cost was $2.83 on Monday. Diesel prices also jumped, now averaging $3.80. On Monday, a gallon of diesel fuel cost […]
TikTok Star Confronts Illiteracy on Coast Live
HAMPTON ROADS, VA-- In 2021, Oliver James posted a video on his TikTok saying, “What’s Up? I can’t read.” Since going viral, he’s candidly shared his journey. “UNREAD: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok” recounts that in full: from that first video, early childhood, criminality as a young man, the...
This Unassuming Virginia Drive-In Has Been Using The Same Machine Since 1904
Some places serve food, and then there are places that serve history with a side of nostalgia and a cherry on top. Doumar’s Cones & Barbecue in Norfolk, Virginia is the kind of spot that makes you wonder why anyone bothers with those fancy restaurants where the portions are tiny and the prices make your wallet weep.
4 Restaurant Chains Closing Doors in Virginia: April 2026
The Virginia dining landscape is undergoing a significant "strategic realignment" this spring. As we move into April 2026, several of the state’s most recognizable national brands are shuttering underperforming units to pivot toward high-tech "Next Gen" builds or to recover from post-bankruptcy restructuring. From...
VBPD: Man faces DUI charges following crash on Cypress Ave
VIRGIINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– A man faces charges following a crash in Virginia Beach early Sunday morning. According to police, officers were called to the 2200 block of Cypress Avenue at 2:15 a.m. for the report of a two-vehicle crash. When officers and first responders arrived on scene, they found one adult victim....
5 Burger Restaurants in Chesapeake, Virginia that Keep Locals Coming Back for More
Chesapeake leans hard into chains and strip‑mall eateries, but locals know exactly where to go for a burger that really hits. These five spots get a lot of love when people talk about the best burgers in the city. 1. The Butcher’s Son. In the Greenbrier area, The...

















