Car hits NN business and ruptured gas line, causing fire
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Mr. Gyros & Burgers said it was struck by a car that destroyed its power meter and struck the gas line, causing a fire to the outside of the building Thursday. In a post on Facebook, the Mr. Gyros & Burgers business in the...
Patrick Henry Mall implements new parental supervision policy
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Officials at Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News have issued a new policy for young shoppers. Shoppers under age 18 are now required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21 years or older Monday through Saturday starting at 5 p.m. and Sunday starting at 3 p.m. The […]
Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton dismisses early
Students are dismissing at 12:15 p.m., and all after-school activities and events are cancelled for Thursday.
Widowmaker heart attack survivor talks warning signs
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Having experienced a widowmaker, a severe form of a heart attack, Charlene Grabowski has been on a mission ever since to help women understand the warning signs of a heart attack. The American Heart Association held a luncheon to thank those who have helped get the word out to Hampton […]
One person hurt in overnight fire in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — One person was hurt and several others were displaced following a house fire late Thursday night in Virginia Beach, the Virginia Beach Fire Department said. VBFD and EMS units were dispatched around 11:17 p.m. to the 1000 block of Southern Points Circle. They arrived to...
Suffolk opens first city-run homeless shelter
For the first time, Suffolk is running its own shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The shelter, serving single individuals without housing, opened Friday after major renovations. But Suffolk still has a lot to learn about shelter operations and what they will cost, said Interim Deputy City Manager Gerry...
Portsmouth woman sees fast resolution after sharing mailbox struggle
A Portsmouth woman who spent more than a month unable to access her mailbox finally has her mail again after a News 3 report helped move her case forward.
Buggies on Bull Island: Why Poquoson’s Newest Restaurant Has a Line Down Wythe Creek...
POQUOSON, VA — For generations, the rhythm of Poquoson—affectionately known to locals as “Bull Island”—has been dictated by the tides of the Chesapeake Bay. It is a town built on workboats, crab pots, and the steady hum of outboard motors navigating the marshes. But recently, a new sound has joined the chorus along...
Man arrested after stealing cargo van, evading traffic stop in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man was arrested after stealing a cargo van and attempting to evade a traffic stop Thursday morning in Chesapeake, according to police. Officers responded to the 1900 block of Military Highway South for a report of a stolen vehicle at approximately 11:50 a.m. They learned that a cargo van...
Naval Station Norfolk sailor found dead in building
A sailor located at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, was discovered dead inside the command’s building on Friday, the Navy said. Fire Controlman 1st Class Alonzo Tablet Martin Jr., the deceased party, was an instructor at Surface Combat Systems Training Command Detachment Middle Atlantic, according to an emailed...

















