Old ORF runway permanently closes
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – More changes are coming to Norfolk International Airport as one of its runways permanently closed Friday. Runway 14/32 was built in 1943 by the U.S. government for use during World War II, and it was given to the public in 1947, according to the Norfolk Airport Authority. But despite a runway […]
New High Street development set to transform downtown Portsmouth
A long vacant lot in the heart of Portsmouth’s High Street corridor is getting new life. A mixed-use development led by The Contriver Group is slated to transform the empty space into a vibrant hub.
Sale of city-owned Oceanfront property could impact several small businesses
A piece of city-owned property located at the intersection of Arctic and Laskin Road is up for sale, where the current Papa John's sits at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Newport News police chief and mayor to discuss mid-year gun violence stats
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Friday afternoon, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew and Mayor Phillip Jones will address gun violence in the city during a press conference. The conference will focus on the number of gun-related crimes in the first half of this year, following a significant drop in the city’s homicide...
HRT’s Student Freedom Pass provides riders 13-17 years old in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News,...
The Student Freedom Pass provides people ages 13-17 years old with unlimited free rides on Hampton Roads Transit’s bus, ferry, and light rail services. Service is available in the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. In all cases, the Student Freedom Pass will expire...
PHOTO/VIDEO: More than 4 inches of rain in parts of VB
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A deluge of rain fell on some parts of Hampton Roads, including parts of Virginia Beach, where up to four inches fell Thursday. More than four inches fell in the Mount Trashmore area of Virginia Beach, while nearly three inches fell in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake and more than […]
Virginia Beach police seek evidence after 4 shot on Gulfstream Circle
The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) is seeking video or photographic evidence from the public after four people were injured in a shooting on Gulfstream Circle.
The Enormous Secondhand Shop In Virginia Where All Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Treasure hunters and bargain enthusiasts, I’ve found the motherlode in Newport News—a thrift store so massive it should have its own zip code. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Thrift Store in Newport News isn’t just another secondhand shop—it’s practically a small country of pre-loved possibilities.
Apartment rents in Hampton Roads still among the fastest growing in the nation
While rent growth for apartments has slowed from its peak during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from real estate data company CoStar shows apartments in much of the country are still getting more expensive. And Hampton Roads is near the top of the list. The report stated that the...
At least 8 vehicles hit by tire slashing suspect in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach Police need your help. They want to find the person who went around slashing tires earlier this week. According to police, the crime happened on Aug. 11 in a parking lot at 544 Newtown Road. There were eight vehicles damaged. Virginia Beach Crime Solvers released a couple...
