Hampton Planning Commission recommends revoking Southern Comfort’s special use permit
HAMPTON, Va. — Another restaurant & lounge in Hampton is drawing scrutiny from the city. The city is considering taking action against Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge. “First of all, tonight I’m going to take full accountability for the operation failures that have led to this proceeding," Southern Comfort Restaur
This Virginia Cypress Swamp Will Make You Forget You’re Just Minutes From The Beach
You are driving toward the beach, expecting sand and boardwalks. Then you turn down a side road and suddenly everything changes. The trees grow tall and twisted, draped in Spanish moss. The water is dark and still. The air smells different, earthy and ancient. This Virginia cypress swamp is just...
Umoja Festival set to kick off in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– The 34th Annual Umoja Festival is kicking of Friday in Portsmouth. Umoja, meaning “unity” in Kiswahili, celebrates African American culture, heritage and community spirit. The Umoja Festival is set to bring together a huge lineup of national acts in jazz, reggae, gospel and rhythm and blues. Thi
VBPD: Man hurt following stabbing on N. Witchduck Road
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– A man is hurt after being stabbed in Virginia Beach early Friday morning. According to police, officers were called to this stabbing, in the 100 block of North Witchduck Road, at 2:10 a.m. When officers arrived, they located the victim. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening
Two injured from shooting near Armor Arch: HPD
Two people were injured following a reported shooting near Armor Arch on Friday, according to Hampton police.
Black bear sighting in Port Norfolk area of Portsmouth
A black bear was sighted in Portsmouth, according to photos and a video posted to social media on Thursday.
Norfolk police arrest man in connection to shooting on East Brambleton Avenue near the...
Norfolk police have arrested an 18-year-old man Friday in connection with a shooting earlier this month on East Brambleton Avenue. Officers responded around 8:40 a.m. on May 9 to the 200 block of East Brambleton Avenue for a reported gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a n
Police: 2 shot on Armor Arch in Hampton
Two people have been shot on Armor Arch in Hampton, according to police. It's just one of multiple shootings in Hampton this week.
Old-Time Photos shop at Virginia Beach Oceanfront to close after decades
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — After decades of capturing vacation memories at the Oceanfront, Memory Lane Old Time Photos is preparing to close its doors for good at the end of the month. "I gave it everything I had," Joey Funaro, owner of Memory Lane Old Time Photos, said. Funaro,...
Virginia Beach Police investigate Norfolk Avenue crash involving a pedestrian
Virginia Beach Police are investigating a reported pedestrian involved crash that occurred Thursday night in the 300 block of Norfolk Avenue.

















