Virginia Beach tattoo artist rebuilds after business and car destroyed in separate fires
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach tattoo artist is picking up the pieces after losing nearly everything in two separate fires just months apart. In May, flames tore through Seven Cities Tattoo Company on Virginia Beach Boulevard. Firefighters got the blaze under control within 40 minutes, but the shop suffered...
CPD: Chihuahua dies after alleged pitbull attack, investigation underway
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A chihuahua has died after being allegedly attacked by a pitbull Wednesday evening in Chesapeake. Animal Control and an officer responded to the 1200 block of Decatur Street for a report of a dog attack around 7:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they made contact with the owner of the chihuahua who...
Convicted Virginia Beach murderer denied geriatric compassion release
The Virginia Parole Board denied parole for convicted murderer James King and will not consider him for eligibility again for another three years, the board confirmed with WTKR News 3 Friday morning.
‘Period poverty’ being addressed in Hampton Roads
Suffolk librarian Amanda Hayes says women in the community are literally on the rag due to poverty, using inferior substitutes because they don't have access to hygiene products.
Blue button spotted on beach at Dam Neck may be cute, but it can...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — There’s something lurking in the water that may be cute as a button, but can pack quite the sting. If you’re planning to squeeze a few more beach days in before it gets too cold, you might want to keep an eye out for these guys. A 10 On Your […]
Firearm, suspicious package found at Kecoughtan High School; students evacuated, per school
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Students at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton had to be evacuated after a firearm and a suspicious package were found on campus Friday morning. According to a letter sent to Kecoughtan families, during routine safety procedures, a firearm was found in a student’s possession. It was detected...
Former Portsmouth gang member sentenced to over 10 years for 2022 carjacking
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Portsmouth man and former member of the 600 gang was recently sentenced to over 10 years in prison in connection with a carjacking from 2022. According to a release, 22-year-old Cedric Rashad Davis Jr., also known as Ced, Luh Ced or Grim Reaper, was sentenced to a total of […]
Swimming advisory lifted at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Parts of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that were closed Wednesday due to high bacteria levels are now open, according to the City of Virginia Beach. The closure affected the Oceanfront from 8th-22nd streets. Swimming and wading are now allowed. Retested results show bacteria levels meet...
Dog rescued after being ‘left to die’ in swamp water
Along a stretch of Pioneer Road in Suffolk, a dog was left to die in the water. The pit bull was trapped in a kennel with water up to its neck, surrounded by algae, but a few neighbors happened to walk by at the right time and saved the dog's life.
Chesapeake Police arrest suspect who cut woman on Independence Parkway
Chesapeake Police are searching for a man responsible for a cutting Wednesday morning that left a woman injured.
