Neighbors raise concerns about speeding following death of Chesapeake landscaper
Neighbors raise speeding concerns on Johnstown Road after a Suffolk man was killed while working. VDOT data shows 27 crashes since 2017 on one portion of the road.
Diggs Town organizers say Harborfest, Sail250 won’t overshadow Juneteenth parade
Organizers of a longtime Juneteenth celebration in Diggs Town say they're confident their event's identity will remain intact.
Airbnb pulls listing for Ocean View rental shot into 4 times in 10 days
A Norfolk vacation rental home was removed from Airbnb's platform after being shot into four times within a 10-day period, resulting in financial and logistical troubles for the property owners, and the neighbor responsible for the vandalism has been diagnosed with dementia.
RibFest family mourns loss of longtime BBQ fixture
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Happy Harry’s RibFest is back at the FARGODOME for its 30th year. It brings four days of live music, award-winning barbecue and thousands of visitors to the parking lot. However, regulars say there’s a noticeable hole in this year’s lineup. That’s Johnson’s BBQ...
Delta flight makes safe landing in Norfolk after fumes reported in cockpit
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – An emergency was reported on a Delta flight bound for Norfolk International Airport (ORF) Wednesday afternoon. According to airport officials, Delta flight 1101 was coming from Atlanta to Norfolk when an odor of fumes was reported in the cockpit. A Delta spokesperson later confirmed that this occu
2 injured in Portsmouth shooting Wednesday night
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Two men were injured in a shooting on Arcadia Avenue in Portsmouth on Wednesday night. Portsmouth police received a report of the shooting at 9:39 p.m., according to Portsmouth police. Officers arrived in the 2900 block of Arcadia Avenue to find one man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to
Norfolk’s meshing of Juneteenth, Sail250 and Harborfest ignites community debate
For five days later this month, downtown Norfolk's waterfront will transform for a major multi-event celebration. For the first time, the city will host Juneteenth, Sail250 Virginia and Harborfest together at Town Point Park. Deputy City Manager LaVoris Pace says this trilogy is the result of two years' planning to...
Vehicle being towed by an RV erupts in flames in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A WAVY viewer captured a fiery scene in Virginia Beach on video Wednesday. A vehicle being towed by an RV somehow caught on fire in the 1700 block of Princess Anne Road. The Virginia Beach Police Department posted a traffic alert just before 10:30 a.m., letting the public know all […]
New Virginia housing laws could offer relief to renters facing hardship
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Two new housing laws set to take effect on July 1 could provide additional protections for renters across Virginia, particularly those struggling to keep up with rising housing costs. The changes come as housing advocates report seeing more families fall behind on rent payments and face...
Chesapeake leaders work to address misconceptions about data centers
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — As demand for data continues to grow, so does the need for data centers, according to leaders with the Chesapeake Alliance. The organization hosted an educational breakfast at the Chesapeake Conference Center, bringing together community members, industry representatives and local leaders to discuss t
