The Rising HBCU Enrollment: 15 Largest Black Schools Ranked by Size
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are experiencing a national resurgence, with many schools reporting record or near-record enrollment in recent years alongside increased federal investment and philanthropic support. The growth points to a renewed interest in Black schools for their cultural legacy,
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens location at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Potbelly Sandwich Works is opening its second location in Virginia Beach, at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story. The new shop is holding a grand opening celebration on July 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests who participate in Potbelly Perks Plinko will have the chance to win priz
One man seriously injured, another in custody after shooting on Railroad Avenue in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man was seriously injured, and another is in police custody, after a shooting on Railroad Avenue in Chesapeake Monday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. On June 29 at around 3:35 p.m., the department responded to the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue for the report of gunsh
Bond granted for Navy sailor charged in car crash that killed landscaper
Bond was granted on Monday to a 19-year-old Navy sailor that was charged after a crash that left a landscaper dead on May 29.
Clipse wins big at 2026 BET Awards, taking home three awards
The legendary Virginia Beach-based hip-hop duo won big during the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday, taking home three awards for their most recent album.
Judge halts enforcement of Virginia’s assault weapon ban for certain localities
WASHINGTON, Va. (CN) — Just two days before implementation, a Virginia judge blocked the commonwealth from enforcing a newly passed assault weapons ban. Granting a block on Monday, Washington County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Campbell held that the bans on the sale, purchase, manufacturing and transfer of high-capacity semi
Toddler drowned at Chesapeake residence, police confirm
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – A child has died after drowning at a residence on Greenview Road Sunday night. According to officials, police and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2800 block of Greenview Road at 10:15 p.m. after receiving a report of a drowning involving a two-year-old child. Police...
Guilty plea expected in church leader accused of recording people in bathrooms
A Virginia Beach church leader is expected to enter a guilty plea Monday morning on charges related to illegally recording people in bathrooms.
Water leak displaces 50 residents of Suffolk apartment building
50 occupants were displaced after a sprinkler head activated in the laundry room of an apartment building in Suffolk, causing extensive water damage from the fourth floor down to the first.
6th annual Pride at the Beach caps off Hampton Roads Pride Weekend
The 6th annual Hampton Roads Pride Weekend concluded with a beachfront celebration in Virginia Beach, featuring live entertainment, community vendors, and food trucks, despite inclement weather.

















