‘Don’t nobody care’: Woman in public housing cries out for help
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Hours after the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s board set aside $5 million to fix and clean up sewage and trash, 68-year old Doreen White was unimpressed. “It’s been happening since November and they have been going around, coming around like it just started,” White said. Atop a steep staircase that […]
Chesapeake McDonald’s closes dining room after fire from discarded cigarette
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A fire caused by a discarded cigarette at a McDonald’s in Chesapeake has caused the restaurant to close its dining room until repairs are completed. The McDonald’s at 805 Volvo Parkway reported a fire just before 8 p.m. Tuesday. Employees said they smelled smoke inside the restaurant.
Portsmouth Police investigate report of rape at IC Norcom High School
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth Police are in the early stages of an investigation into a reported rape at IC Norcom High School, and while no one is yet facing charges, police are still looking at the accusation. Police say the alleged incident took place on school grounds involving two students who school officials say either […]
Mayors urge Spanberger to veto collective bargaining legislation, supporter fires back
Several Virginia mayors are urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to veto legislation that would allow most public-sector workers to collectively bargain in Virginia without receiving permission from their local government.
This massive Virginia thrift store is perfect for anyone who loves a good deal
If you love finding stylish clothes without spending a fortune, Uptown Cheapskate in Virginia Beach, VA is the place to be. Located at 2137 Upton Dr #312, this thrift store specializes in brand-name, pre-owned fashion for young adults and teens. With a stellar 4.7-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, shoppers...
Should e-bikes be allowed on the boardwalk? Virginia Beach debates
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As gas prices remain elevated, more people are turning to electric bikes for transportation, fueling a growing debate over whether the fast-moving vehicles should be allowed on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront boardwalk and bike path. E-bikes, which can reach speeds of up to 30 miles...
Bains Pointe affordable housing opens in Portsmouth
City leaders, politicians, and developers attend the grand opening of Bains Pointe in Portsmouth on Tuesday.
Mount Trashmore Carnival will not return this year
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival will not be returning to Virginia Beach this year. Instead, "the park has a full schedule of events planned throughout the summer, and we look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to one of Virginia Beach’s most visited parks," a city spokesperson told 13News Now.
Alleged shoplifter caught after $1.2K in stolen vacuums
A suspect is in custody after a monthlong shoplifting spree of vacuums at a Target store.
Virginia Beach seeks public input on plan, including industrial development
A proposal released last week summarized an ambitious plan for industrial, sports tourism and municipal uses in an area below the Green Line, a longstanding anti-sprawl boundary. An overview presented by Clay Dills of Dills Architects included images that show the transformation of city-owned land within the Interfacility Traffic Area....
