Man hospitalized after shooting in Portsmouth
Portsmouth police are investigating a shooting reported Saturday afternoon in the 5900 block of Fawkes Street. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/ppd-investigate-shooting-on-fawkes-street-in-portsmouth/
DraftCade Opening at New Funny Bone Comedy Club
The Funny Bone Comedy Club in Virginia Beach recently reopened in Pembroke Square. It was formerly in the nearby Town Center, which closed Nov. 30. Slated to open Jan. 22 alongside the new club is the arcade bar DraftCade. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the venue will have 48 rotating beer...
Honoring Dr. King through service at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
Volunteers across our community are planning to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by participating in a day of service.
Multi-vehicle crash disrupts Hampton intersection
A multi-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Armistead Ave and West Pembroke Ave in Hampton on Sunday afternoon, with the Division of Fire and Rescue on scene.
Hampton University Concert Choir sings ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at gubernatorial inauguration
The Hampton University Concert Choir performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the inauguration of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
Virginia mother urges Spanberger to fight fentanyl crisis after daughter’s death
Virginia mother Lisa Reed urges Governor Spanberger to prioritize fentanyl enforcement after losing her 23-year-old daughter to poisoning.
9 Underrated Spots In Virginia Where Sandwiches Steal The Show
Virginia has plenty of famous food spots that get all the attention, but some of the best sandwiches in the state are hiding in places most people overlook. From cozy neighborhood cafes to family-run delis tucked into quiet corners, these underrated gems serve up sandwiches that are worth every bite.
Pataskala native Seth Brown serves with Navy Medicine in Virginia
Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Brown, a native of Pataskala, serves with Navy Medicine assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Brown graduated from Watkins Memorial High School in 2010. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found...
Fire damages backyard of Land of Promise Road home in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Fire Department and EMS crews responded late Friday night to a house fire in the 3400 block of Land of Promise Road. The fire happened around 10:08 p.m. Crews arrived about 10 minutes later to find smoke and flames coming from the backyard of a two-story home. Firefighters quickly...
Grammy award-winning Blackstreet R&B group comes to Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Grammy Award-winning R&B group Blackstreet is returning to the studio, and they’re doing it where it all began: Virginia Beach. The group announced they are recording a new album in Hampton Roads, marking their first studio project in years and their fifth overall. Members Chauncey Black, Levi...

















