Smoke from Chesapeake fire traveling north
The smoke coming from a fire that has burned for more than 12 hours in Chesapeake is blowing north toward the Hodges Manor neighborhood, across High Street, the Western Freeway and past Craney Island toward Hampton, according to WAVY Chief Meteorologist Jeff Edmondson. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesape
Portion of S. Military Hwy in Chesapeake closed as crews respond to mulch fire
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A portion of South Military Highway is closed as crews respond to a large fire in the Bowers Hill area. According to officials, fire crews were called to a large construction facility, in the 4000 block of South Military Highway, after receiving reports of smoke and flames showing. Crews arrive
Crawford Bay developer decision expected by end of year in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is evaluating proposals from three developers to transform the six-acre Crawford Bay waterfront site into a mixed-use second downtown. A developer decision is expected by November, with construction potentially starting within 2-3 years.
‘This is a crisis’: Pembroke Towers resident raises concerns over years of leaks
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk woman says years of water leaks and maintenance problems at Pembroke Towers have left her concerned about the safety and condition of her home. Christine Bonavita moved into the 12-story residential building in the Ghent district on June 15, 2023. She said her first flood happened the following
Three displaced after dryer fire on Newport News Avenue in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were displaced after a dryer fire on Newport News Avenue in Hampton Wednesday afternoon, according to the Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue. On Sept. 9 at around 2:26 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call for a dryer on fire inside a residence in the 400 block […]
Recent local cases prove murder convictions without a body possible, but difficult
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Prosecutors will begin presenting evidence Friday in the murder trial of Carlos Johnson Jr. in the deaths of his infant daughter Chloe and her mother Keir Johnson, even though mother and daughter were never found. In the past four years, the Commonwealth has secured murder convictions in thre
Police execute search warrant in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police confirmed that they executed a search warrant at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue on the morning of Sept. 9. 10 On Your Side is working on looking into more details about what business was searched and if anyone was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.
Man arrested in connection to Military Highway graffiti incident: NPD
A man was arrested in connection to several incidents of graffiti tagging on North Military Highway, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
Virginia: Norfolk casino construction near Harbor Park remains on track for 2027 opening
Nearly one year after construction began on Norfolk’s highly anticipated casino development near Harbor Park, the project is rapidly transforming the city’s skyline along Park Avenue. Drivers traveling on Interstate 264 through downtown Norfolk can now see cranes, heavy equipment and the casino structure taking shape a
Suspect in Virginia Beach 1986 murder cold case appointed public defender
The Connecticut man charged connection with the homicide of a woman in Virginia Beach 40 years ago appeared in court on Wednesday.

















