PHOTO: Bear takes refreshing dip in Virginia Beach river
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The summer heat was un-bear-able for one little bear, who decided to seek relief by taking a dip in the North Landing River Friday morning. One Virginia Beach resident, David Rodgers, who was walking along the North Landing River early Friday morning, was able to snap a picture of a […]
HPD: 1 dead after overnight shooting in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — One person is dead after an overnight shooting in Hampton, police said. According to officials, around 12:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Marion Road for reports of an attempted armed robbery. Officers then spoke with the victim, who said he had just returned to his vehicle...
House fire in Norfolk injures firefighter, leaves residents displaced
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire Thursday afternoon. The fire happened in the 200 block of East 40th Street around 1:30 p.m. When Norfolk Fire-Rescue crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames. Firefighters stretched multiple hoselines for an interior...
Hurricane Erin damages Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
Part of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier will be closed for repairs after Hurricane Erin damaged a pile section that had been weakened by years of water damage.
New traffic signal at St. Paul Blvd. and Freemason St. in Norfolk to be...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A new traffic signal at St. Paul’s Boulevard and Freemason Street will activate on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The City of Norfolk says the installation of the traffic signals is to improve pedestrian safety in the area. Pedestrian push buttons and signals are included to make crossings safer and more...
Free 12-week wellness program aimed at tackling chronic disease expands across Hampton Roads
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress-related illnesses continue to rise across part of Hampton Roads, especially in under-resourced neighborhoods. That’s where the T2 Fitness Foundation is focusing its efforts. Through its Fresh Start Initiative, the nonprofit is...
Dancing Virginia deputy ‘just had to join’ little girl in viral moment
A Chesapeake sheriff's deputy went viral after dancing with a young girl at a community event, helping build trust between law enforcement and local families.
Sister of murder victim makes case for parole law changes
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — James King is serving two life sentences in jail for the sexual assault and murder of Lexie Walters back in 2020. 10 On Your Side spoke with Walters’ sister, Marie Jones, who said King would go to bars where Walters bartended. They became acquaintances, and he would occasionally drive her...
New CNO discusses priorities during visit with sailors at Naval Station Norfolk
Adm. Daryl Caudle, the new chief of naval operations, visited with sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and discussed his priorities.
Man wounded, woman abducted in overnight Suffolk shooting
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was wounded, and a woman was reportedly abducted following an overnight shooting in Suffolk on Thursday. Police say it happened around 12:10 a.m. in the 5900 block of Whaleyville Boulevard. A man claimed he and a woman were approached by a known individual who shot him and abducted the […]