Businesses hope summer events draw crowds to Oceanfront after curfew
With the all-ages curfew lifted at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and a 7 p.m. curfew for minors over, businesses say they are hopeful they can capitalize on upcoming summer events.
Operation Blessing receives $1 million grant to enhance U.S. disaster response
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — U.S. disaster and relief response could become stronger after a $1 million grant to Virginia Beach-based Operation Blessing from Lilly Endowment, Inc. This funding is part of the endowment fund’s Hope After the Storm initiative, designed to increase response time and effectiveness after disasters.
Expect delays at HRBT on May 3 during overnight tide gate testing
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Motorists could face up to 60-minute delays at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel on May 3 when the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) plans to test the tide gates to ensure that tunnel facilities are prepared for severe weather. The routine testing will occur overnight. Alternating lanes of traffic will be stopped […]
Hampton Roads gas prices continue to rise, up 26 cents in just a week
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – 10 On Your Side saw a variety of gas prices around Hampton Roads Thursday. Most sat around that 4.17 average for the area. Some were a bit lower, around 4.09 a gallon. Others, like one gas station off Indian River Road in Virginia Beach, list gas at 4.49 a gallon. 32 […]
33-year-old man dies after Virginia Ave shooting: PPD
A 33-year-old man died after a shooting on Thursday night, according to Portsmouth police. Portsmouth police responded to the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue at around midnight on Thursday.
2 men sought in Virginia Beach 7-Eleven e-bike robbery
Virginia Beach police are searching for two men connected to the theft of an e-bike in front of a 7-Eleven.
NRHA Board takes action after deplorable conditions are exposed in public housing neighborhood
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — There are signs of long-delayed progress in Young Terrace just outside downtown Norfolk. While sewer lines were cleared and fitted with cameras, another crew picked up the pieces following years of neglect in a neighborhood built in the 1950s and slated for demolition in 2027. When built, it had more more […]
8-year-old boy struck by pickup truck in Newport News
An 8-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck while taking out the trash in Newport News, according to police.
New Portsmouth company, Radian Forge changing the shipbuilding game
A new company setting up shop in Portsmouth Thursday is revolutionizing the way ships are made and repaired.
Portsmouth inmates and families unite for movie screening
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For the first time, the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office allowed nine inmates to attend an outing, for a private movie screening. The screening of Michael, the new Michael Jackson biopic, was held Wednesday evening at Regal Harbour View Theatre in Suffolk. The Men Alleviating Negativity (MAN) Foundation hosted the event in partnership […]
