Newport News residents push back against potential data center near Fort Eustis
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A potential data center site has been identified near Fort Eustis, sparking community concerns and an online petition that has gathered nearly 3,000 signatures from residents opposed to the development. Amanda Doughty, a lifelong Peninsula resident, created the petition after word spread about the...
Free 757 Sober Ride returns for New Year’s Eve as some police increase traffic...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — As New Year’s Eve celebrations approach, Drive Safe Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Office are offering free rides home while local police increase traffic enforcement to curb impaired driving. Drive Safe Hampton Roads will again sponsor 757 Sober...
NC man grateful for spider bite that led to leukemia discovery
A Moyock man was bitten by a spider, but it led to a much bigger diagnosis. He wasn’t in the hospital long before they told him he had leukemia and was given days to live.
Norfolk Airport police honor fallen officer after sudden death
The police department and administrators at Norfolk International honored Officer David Moore, 58, Monday at a memorial service. Moore died earlier this month following surgery.
CHKD mourns the loss of Dr. Faiqa Qureshi
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A doctor who spent decades providing care in our region has passed away. On Monday, Dec. 29, the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, based in Norfolk, alerted the public of Dr. Faiqa Qureshi’s death. Qureshi was involved in a single-vehicle crash on northbound I-85 about 2.5 miles north...
Mailman says urine caused him to dumped dozens of pieces of mail
A Virginia Beach mail carrier admitted to dumping more than 200 pieces of mail in a dumpster after urinating in a water bottle and placing it on top of the mail, according to federal prosecutors.
One dead, others injured in early morning crash on First Court Road
A man died early Monday morning following a single-vehicle crash on First Court Road, according to Virginia Beach police.
Firefighters respond to transformer fire at Bon Secours Maryview hospital
Firefighters in Portsmouth say no one was hurt after a fire broke out Monday morning in an electrical room at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.
1 hurt following 2-alarm fire on Hardy Ave in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– A person is hurt following an overnight fire in Norfolk. According to officials, crews were called to the 200 block of Hardy Avenue just after 1 a.m. for the report of a residential structure fire. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire showing from a 2.5 story home. A second alarm was […]
Accidental fire at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth
A fire at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth on Monday morning was determined to be accidental, according to Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services.
