Portsmouth police will pay for property damage repairs following October fugitive arrest
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police said they are reimbursing a tenant after property damages were incurred during an October arrest. In October, Portsmouth police arrested Cordero Taylor, who was wanted for a September shooting incident, in the 300 block of Washington Street after he had barricaded himself in a...
Lidl planned for Norfolk’s Railyard district may not be happening, city says
A planned Lidl grocery store that would have been the anchor of the newly redeveloped Railyard at Lambert's Point along Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk is likely not happening, the city says.
Investigation: Portsmouth reverses course, decides to pay for SWAT damage
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — At first, the city refused to reimburse the owners of an Olde Towne apartment after police broke in as they were pursuing a murder suspect last October, even though he did not live there. Tenant Stephanie Jordan recorded the incident on her Ring camera. Police armed with flashbang grenades,...
7 Coastal Communities in the US Facing Severe Erosion Risk
I notice the user is asking for an equine-focused article, but the title is about coastal erosion. There seems to be a mismatch between the expertise requested (equine expert) and the topic (coastal erosion). I’ll write the article about coastal communities facing erosion risk as requested in the title, but I cannot...
Davis Brothers announce boxing return to Norfolk with April fight
The Davis Brothers announce boxing's return to Norfolk with an April 4 fight at ODU Chartway Arena, promising a spectacular event for the city.
Meet Daffy- the One Eyed Beauty at Chesapeake Humane Society
Meet Daffy, an adorable 4-month-old kitten available for adoption at Chesapeake Humane Society. Daffy was transferred from PETA to CHS after undergoing surgery to remove an injured eye. She’s feeling so much better now and is almost fully healed! This sweet medium-haired kitten never stops purring and is always hard...
Big H.O.M.I.E.S outreach center set to rise on Portsmouth Southside
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A community safety nonprofit working in Portsmouth’s Southside is moving closer to breaking ground on a long-awaited recreation center. Big H.O.M.I.E.S Community Outreach, which focuses on youth engagement and violence prevention, has finalized building plans for the facility, according to founder...
Virginia Beach woman shares heart scare as Sentara cardiologist warns others to not ignore...
NORFOLK, Va. — Deanne Smith said she thought she knew what a heart emergency looked like-- until it happened to her in a way she didn’t expect. "January of '08, I had a heart attack. They couldn't figure out why because I had no blockages," Smith said. The...
Norfolk police seek public’s help locating missing woman
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman reported earlier this week. According to the Norfolk Police Department, a missing person report was filed on February 4 for 39-year-old Lina M. Guerra, who also goes by the name Luana. Police said Guerra lives in the 300...
Virginia Beach police arrest 4 in human trafficking investigation
Four people were arrested following a two-day human trafficking investigation led by the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach-police-arrest-4-in-human-trafficking-investigation/

















