HPD: Pedestrian dies following crash involving motorcycle near Todds Lane
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A person has died after being struck by a motorcycle in Hampton Tuesday morning. According to police, officers were called to the intersection of Todds Lane and Aberdeen Road just after midnight for the report of a motorcycle crash. When officers and fire personnel arrived, they found a pedestrian
You’ll Find Endless Treasures At These 9 Enormous Secondhand Stores In Virginia
Looking for enormous secondhand stores in Virginia where amazing deals wait around every corner?. These 9 giant shops offer incredible variety and bargains that keep you coming back!. 1. Thrift Store City (Norfolk) This enormous store really does feel like an entire city dedicated to thrifting. The layout creates diffe
Another bear sighting in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Andria Jordan and her family have lived on Breck Avenue in Virginia Beach for 15 years and have seen plenty of wildlife in their backyard, but as for a bear, this was a first. Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, family friend Elizabeth Morgan was dog sitting when she heard a noise […]
This Unassuming Virginia Park Is Secretly Home To 11 Incredible Fishing Lakes
The entrance is easy to miss, the parking lot is gravel, and the signs are small. But this unassuming Virginia park is secretly home to eleven incredible fishing lakes, a paradise for anglers who know where to look. I arrived early on a Saturday morning, rod in hand, and spent...
Descendants of first enslaved Africans to arrive in Virginia reflect on America’s 250th anniversary
HAMPTON, Va. — As the United States marks 250 years of independence, descendants of the first enslaved Africans to arrive in English North America are reflecting on what that milestone means to them — and on the history that unfolded at what is now Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia.
Legendary broadcaster Tony Brown, who grew up in Charleston, has died
Tony Brown, a television journalist, educator and civil rights advocate who grew up in West Virginia, has died. He was best known as the commentator of the long-running syndicated television show Tony Brown’s Journal. He died June 17 at his home in Newport News, Va., at age 93. His...
Port of Virginia’s CBP facility helps recover stolen vehicle exports
The Port of Virginia is the second-busiest port in the country for the recovery of stolen vehicle exports, so it's no surprise that at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's centralized examination station at the port, you'll find lots of intercepted items — stolen vehicles among them.
Protest planned as Virginia Wesleyan University’s name change approaches
Alumni and community members are set to protest on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Virginia Wesleyan University, in response to a planned name change.
Preparing for America’s 250th: A look at historic Fort Monroe
FORT MONROE, Va. (WAVY) — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, historical sites across Virginia are gearing up for major holiday crowds. While tourists frequently flock to colonial hubs like Jamestown and Williamsburg, local officials are highlighting Fort Monroe’s unique role in American h
NPD: Teen boy stabbed on Dudley Avenue
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A teen boy was stabbed on Dudley Avenue in Norfolk Monday afternoon, police said. Around 4 p.m., Norfolk Police responded to a call for a stabbing in the 600 block of Dudley Avenue, and when officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy suffering fron a non life-threatening laceration, and he was
