Norfolk VA

Virginia’s Colonial National Historical Park holds 174 years of American history in one place. Jamestown, where the English planted their first permanent roots in 1607, sits on the same peninsula as Yorktown, where the British gave up the fight in 1781. A 23-mile parkway threads the two sites together...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Three are displaced following a single-story residential fire in the 3400 block of Macdonald Road in Virginia Beach. Units were dispatched at 11:54 a.m. When crews arrived at 11:59 p.m., heavy smoke was seen from the roofline of the home. Firefighters quickly had water...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An independent review found that the 2024 in-custody death of Rolin Hill was an "isolated and atypical" event for the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO). The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) was brought in to review VBSO's policies and training regarding use of force and...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Drivers in downtown Newport News should prepare for road closures, heavy traffic, and increased pedestrian activity this weekend as “NOODLE: The Thinkers Convention” brings large crowds to the waterfront area. City leaders say traffic impacts are expected Friday evening through late Saturday night..

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (WAVY) — Detectives are continuing to investigate the 2023 homicide of Da’Traevieus Torian and would like your assistance. Newport News police responded to a SpotShotter alert on Aug. 20, 2023, in the 600 block of 34th Street at approximately 9:31 p.m. The call was upgraded to a shooting while the of

An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting on East Brambleton Avenue that injured a 16-year-old boy, according to Norfolk Police.

Virginia Beach residents can now get $50 worth of free Oceanfront parking every year—but there is a catch.

HAMPTON, Va. — Another restaurant & lounge in Hampton is drawing scrutiny from the city. The city is considering taking action against Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge. “First of all, tonight I’m going to take full accountability for the operation failures that have led to this proceeding," Southern Comfort Restaur

You are driving toward the beach, expecting sand and boardwalks. Then you turn down a side road and suddenly everything changes. The trees grow tall and twisted, draped in Spanish moss. The water is dark and still. The air smells different, earthy and ancient. This Virginia cypress swamp is just...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– The 34th Annual Umoja Festival is kicking of Friday in Portsmouth. Umoja, meaning “unity” in Kiswahili, celebrates African American culture, heritage and community spirit. The Umoja Festival is set to bring together a huge lineup of national acts in jazz, reggae, gospel and rhythm and blues. Thi