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The operator of the catamaran was attempting to seek safe harbor from Hurricane Erin in the James River when the boat lost power and began to drift.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

NORFOLK, Va. — Old Dominion University and the City of Norfolk are joining forces to put Hampton Roads on the map as a leader in maritime innovation. On Wednesday morning, leaders cut the ribbon on a new test site for autonomous vessels. It's called the Maritime Autonomous Systems Test (MAST) site. Officials say this...

When word spreads about fried shrimp so extraordinary that people plan weekend trips around them, you know you’ve found something truly special at 21st Street Seafood Raw Bar in Virginia Beach. The legend of these golden beauties has reached every corner of the Commonwealth, creating a pilgrimage of sorts...

A King's Fork High School teacher has been arrested and charged with using and distributing marijuana on school property, according to a press release from Suffolk Public Schools.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — More than 100 employees of Virginia Beach City Public Schools are suing the superintendent, alleging he concealed information about double-digit health insurance premium hikes until after contracts for the year had to be signed. In a complaint filed Wednesday in Virginia Beach Circuit...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFK) responded to a fire in the wooded area adjacent to the Norfolk Premium Outlets Wednesday afternoon. A City of Norfolk spokesperson confirmed the first call was received at 3:49 p.m. As of 5 p.m., fire crews were still on scene, in the 1600 block of Premium Outlets Blvd....

A Virginia man convicted of shooting a New Jersey pastor to death outside her home in 2023 was sentenced Monday to life in prison. https://www.wavy.com/news/national/portsmouth-man-sentenced-to-life-for-fatally-shooting-new-jersey-pastor/

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were rescued from the water just north of the Deep Creek Locks in Chesapeake Wednesday afternoon, according to a Chesapeake Fire official. There were no injuries reported. The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to reports of a jet ski that struck a submerged object in Deep...

So often, it's the students, parents and teachers who get the spotlight entering a new school year. But in Portsmouth, one woman's above-and-beyond work behind the scenes makes all the difference.