Portsmouth tears down old city jail for waterfront development
Demolition is underway on Portsmouth's old city jail, a building that sat on the city's most valuable waterfront real estate for decades.
VBPD sends pictures of jewelry from skeletal remains in effort to identify body
Photos of jewelry were sent by the Virginia Beach Police Department in an effort to identify skeletal remains that were found near an outdoor shopping center, according to a release sent to News 3.
Shooting on Queen Street in Portsmouth leaves two injured, police investigating
Two men were suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds following a shooting on Queen Street Wednesday Evening, and the Portsmouth Police Department is investigating.
Patriotic Festival to return to Virginia Beach in 2027
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Patriotic Festival is returning to its roots in 2027 for a weekend of country music at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. City leaders along with Whisper Concerts, The Patriotic Festival Board and IMGoing Events are expected to make the official announcement Wednesday morning according to I
Man accused of killing wife in Norfolk appears in federal court
A man accused of killing his wife after she was found dead in a freezer in a downtown Norfolk apartment is back in Virginia after fleeing to Hong Kong and had an initial appearance in federal court Wednesday.
Virginia Beach police warn of dangers of hand-dug sand pits
The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning the community about sand pits.
Navy Reservist returns to Virginia to face charges of killing his wife, hiding her...
NORFOLK, Va. — A man accused of killing his wife of 11 years, putting her body in the freezer, and fleeing to Hong Kong is back in Virginia to face charges. David Varela is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Lina Guerra, 39. A missing persons report was filed for her on Feb. 4, after police said
Rapper Fetty Wap coming to The Dome in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– Calling all Trap Queens! Rapper Fetty Wap is making his way to Virginia Beach this Summer. The rapper is set to hit the stage at The Dome by Rutter Mills on September 12 as part of his “Nostalgia Tour”. Virginia Beach is one of the fourteen stops the rapper is set […]
Local Hampton Roads woman shares story of surviving stroke at 26, urges others to...
A local woman is sharing her story after surviving a stroke at just 26 years old. Christina Hicks-Bailey is speaking out to raise awareness about stroke symptoms and remind others that strokes can happen at any age. “I thought I was pretty healthy,” Hicks-Bailey said. “You know, I didn't really...
3 indicted in $1.6M retail theft ring spanning multiple cities
Four people were indicted following an investigation into a multi-city retail theft ring which totaled over $1.6 million in losses, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
