New Virginia law leads to first fentanyl manslaughter charge in Portsmouth
For the first time, Portsmouth police are using a new Virginia law to charge a suspected drug dealer in a fatal overdose case.
This Hidden Virginia Crab Shack Serves Seafood Platters Locals Keep Secret
Tucked along the James River in Newport News, Virginia, sits a seafood spot that locals would rather keep to themselves. Crab Shack Seafood Restaurant on the James serves up some of the freshest, most generous seafood platters you’ll find anywhere on the coast. With its rustic charm, waterfront views, and authentic...
Hampton Roads physician launches run for Congress to challenge Jen Kiggans
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Another challenger has entered the race to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. Nila Devanath, a Hampton Roads hospital physician, said she is running to address the high cost of living and to fix the "broken" health care system. "In our hospitals, I see every day...
Pastor is an ‘Everyday Hero’ for organizing home renovation for elderly couple
Pastor Karl Wilkins from The Mount Suffolk Church organized the surprise home makeover for Thaddeus and Gloria Stenson this summer.
Hampton mobile distribution event sees long lines amid threats to federal food programs
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank saw a large line form ahead of their mobile distribution event at the Hampton Coliseum Wednesday morning. While the distribution itself did not start until 10 a.m., many people lined up early in order to register for the event. The distribution comes after...
Man Wanted in Multiple States Remains at Large
The search continues for Christopher Rodriguez-Gonzalez, 27, who is wanted on felony warrants in Virginia and Florida. On Monday (October 20), police in Carroll Township, Pennsylvania, issued a shelter-in-place order while searching for him. Rodriguez-Gonzalez is wanted in Northampton County, Virginia, for...
Puppies in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Norfolk, VA?
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around norfolk..
Road between Chesapeake and VB to be closed over the next 10 months
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Drivers will need to find an alternate route around Elbow Road over the next 10 months, as a portion of the road will be closed to traffic due to a bridge replacement. For some, it's a word scarier than Halloween itself—especially when getting off work:...
VBPD: Man arrested on drug, firearm charges
VBPD coordinated with the Crime Suppression Squad (CSS) and the SWAT team to execute multiple warrants which led to this arrest.
Portsmouth, Virginia man dies in Lincoln crash
Michael Smith, 68, of Portsmouth, Virginia, died in a crash at the intersection of Johnson Road and Dupont Highway, Delaware State Police announced. The crash involved three vehicles on Friday, October 17. At approximately 2 PM, Smith was driving a Hyundai Sonata northbound on Dupont Boulevard, approaching Johnson...

















