Quiet tattooing a new trend at Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — There are no Irish dancers or bagpipes at this tattoo festival, but there’s still a buzz in the air at the Virginia Beach Convention Center from a lone, old-school holdout as a silent swarm performs body art in a different way. Quiet tattooing is a new trend on display at […]
After 3 million gallon sewage spill, emergency repairs in Portsmouth complete
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — About 3.15 million gallons of sewage spilled as the result of a pipe burst on Douglas Avenue near Rolfe Terrace in Portsmouth earlier this week as the Hampton Roads Sanitation District said it completed emergency repairs Friday. The sewage spill, with its flow reaching three-to-four feet and la
7 Publix Etiquette Rules Virginia Shoppers Wish Everyone Would Follow
A shopper waiting on a curbside order at a Chesapeake Publix circles the parking lot because a stranger took the pickup spot for what should have been a five-minute errand. That’s the second time this month it’s happened to her. These are the Publix etiquette rules Virginia shoppers...
Norfolk Police investigate after gunshot victim walks into Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police are investigating after being notified about a walk-in gunshot victim at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Saturday morning, according to the Norfolk Police Department. In the morning of Aug. 8, the department was notified about a walk-in gunshot victim at the hospital. The victim ha
Newport News police chief and mayor encouraged by mid-year gun violence data
Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew and Mayor Philip Jones are holding a press conference Friday to discuss gun violence statistics from the first half of 2026.
‘Izzy’s Corner’ pop-up library restored after vandalism
A father’s tribute to his late son is standing bright once again, thanks to an outpouring of community support.
Newport News mid-year crime stats: Murders, assaults down; rapes, burglaries up
The city's mid-year crime report was released on Friday and showed decreases in most of the citywide offenses outlined by police.
Fatal crash on Granby St. highlights ongoing concerns about speeding
'Something has to be done:' Fatal crash on Granby St. in Norfolk highlights ongoing concerns about speeding
Norfolk mechanics handle surge in car damage after widespread flooding
As heavy rains fell Tuesday in Norfolk, Jim Sills watched floodwater start to rise along streets and fill underpasses. It’s some of the worst flooding he’s seen in his eight years managing Speedy Auto Service on 21st Street. He saw videos of cars attempting to drive through several feet of water, and knew what that mea
Critically missing adult alert canceled for Portsmouth man with special needs
The Portsmouth Police Department is searching for a missing 40-year-old man who has special needs.
