Portsmouth marching band leaders raise safety concerns as students walk home after dark
Parents and community leaders in Portsmouth say a student safety gap is emerging after dark for members of a long-running youth marching band. The New Generation Marching Band, a community-based program that has served young musicians in the city for decades, rehearses twice a week on Elm Avenue. But when practice...
Police: Woman dies after crash on Fox Hill Road in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A woman has died from her injuries after a car crash Monday on Fox Hill Road in Hampton, police said. At around 3:30 a.m., police received a report of a single-car crash in the first block of Fox Hill Road. When officers arrived, they found a car in a ditch, with the driver, a woman, not able to...
Woman, 19, charged in deadly shooting of man on Virginia Beach Boulevard
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 19-year-old woman was arrested after a man was found shot dead on Thursday, Virginia Beach police said Friday. Ember McSpadden was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, according to Virginia Beach police. A report for a gunshot victim was made around 1:09 a.m. on...
Tractor-trailer crash causes major delays on I-64 in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — As of 2:50 p.m., one eastbound lane of Interstate 64 reopened, and two remain closed in Norfolk following a tractor-trailer crash Thursday afternoon. The east left shoulder, left lane, and center lane are closed, as of 3 p.m. The crash occurred at mile marker 281.4 near Military Highway. It is...
Local family seeks justice after man they called everyone’s best friend killed in crash
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — For seven months, a Virginia Beach family waited for word that someone would be held accountable for the death of 66-year-old David Wade, the man they called everyone’s best friend. It was the afternoon of July 8 when Wade, of Virginia Beach, pulled into the parking lot of a gas […]
Hampton man sentenced to 3 years for illegal firearm possession while on probation
A Hampton man was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, according to the Department of Justice. Court documents show that on May 21, 2025, the Hampton Police Division and Virginia State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on 25-year-old Mouctar Balde...
Virginia Beach Advances Curfew for Under-18s to 10 p.m. in Push for Safer Nights
Unanimous City Council Approval Signals Strong Commitment (Image Credits: Wavy.com) Virginia Beach – Officials implemented a one-hour earlier curfew for unaccompanied minors under 18 to address rising concerns over late-night gatherings and public safety.[1][2] Unanimous City Council Approval Signals Strong...
11 Unbelievable Thrift Stores In Virginia Worth Driving Across The State For
Want to find unbelievable thrift stores in Virginia that justify a road trip?. These 11 amazing shops offer incredible finds and bargain prices worth the drive!. 1. CHKD Thrift Store (Virginia Beach) This Virginia Beach location makes you wonder if someone built a thrift store or a small shopping mall.
Anonymous bomb threat prompts search at Chesapeake middle school
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Greenbrier Middle School was placed under a secure protocol Friday afternoon following an anonymous bomb threat that was reported, according to officials. Law enforcement officers and fire marshals determined the threat was not credible after a 50-minute search. Chesapeake fire marshals...
Norfolk SPCA seeks foster care for 14 rescued puppies
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk SPCA Adoption Center is seeking temporary foster care for 14 puppies. The organization rescued 14 orphaned puppies Thursday, according to a Facebook post. The puppies are in need of foster care for three to four weeks. If interested, requirements include you or any member of your...

















