Local residents share money-saving grocery tips amid SNAP benefits uncertainty
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The government shutdown has come with some major interruptions, and perhaps one of the biggest could come in the form of SNAP benefits possibly being halted by the end of the week. The uncertainty has Hampton Roads residents trying to shop smart and stretch their dollars as far as they can....
Vick hopes Norfolk State seizes opportunity against Jackson, Delaware State
NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- It's a date that's been circled on many calendars since Norfolk State and Delaware State found their current head coaches and the 2025 schedule was unveiled. Michael Vick will lead his Spartans up against former teammate DeSean Jackson and his Delaware State Hornets. The two teams will...
Cancer patients find comfort and support at local hospital’s free wig boutique
Cancer, and hair-loss, patients are finding hope and healing at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital's "Unique Boutique" — a free wig boutique staffed by volunteers who understand the journey.
PPD: Woman injured in Neville St. shooting
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was shot on Neville Street in Portsmouth early Tuesday morning, police said. Portsmouth Police responded to a call for a shooting in the 10 block of Neville Street around 12:08 a.m. Upon arrival to the scene, they found a woman with non life-threatening injuries, and she was taken to...
A Little Magic on Boissevain Ave: The Velvet Witch
What was once a life-size dollhouse in the early 1900s now holds a community rooted in spiritual healing, a full apothecary and positive intentions. Owner and head witch Ashley Branton started The Velvet Witch in 2017 at Selden Market. The original sign still hangs proudly at 509 Boissevain Ave. in the Ghent...
Luke Bryan is Filling Hunger Gaps on Coast Live
HAMPTON ROADS, VA—Bayer and Country superstar Luke Bryan are teaming up to fight food insecurity. The 10th Annual Take Care, Now campaign is a partnership with Feeding America, which is tackling hidden hunger and nutrient gaps that often result from expensive food prices. Rising food prices are forcing nearly...
19-year-old found guilty of second-degree murder in Virginia Beach shooting: CA
A man was found guilty of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in relation to a shooting on April 5, 2024, according to the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney.
Brother calls death of Honduran man fleeing ICE in Norfolk ‘an injustice’
Family identifies Honduran worker Josué Castro Rivera as the man killed after fleeing ICE agents on I-264 in Norfolk. His brother calls the death an injustice.
Kitchen fire damages Western Branch home
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — One person suffered smoke inhalation as a fire damaged a condo on Tracker Lane in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake Monday evening, the Chesapeake Fire Department said. One adult and four children who live in the apartment have been displaced and have made lodging arrangements with...
HRS: Virginia Beach Seafood Festival
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Seafood lovers, listen up! The Virginia Gentlemen Foundation is hosting the Virginia Beach Seafood Festival this weekend! Clint Compton, owner and chef at Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine joined HRS in the kitchen with what you can expect from Saturdays tasty fundraiser. Clint even made pan roasted...

















