Woman sentenced to 40 years for killing her mother at Norfolk senior living home
A woman who admitted to helping kill her 81-year-old mother at a senior living facility in Norfolk was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison. Prosecutors described 53-year-old Heather Cummings as showing “no remorse and no accountability” as they recounted the events of June 30, 2024 — the day her mother, Cleo...
Chesapeake Police searching for missing woman believed to be in danger
The Chesapeake Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 60-year-old woman.
96-year-old Norfolk woman’s ceiling caves in after getting new AC unit
A 96-year-old bedridden woman is still recovering after her ceiling collapsed on her in Stuart Circle on Sunday.
PPD: 3 shot in 2 shootings in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were injured in two separate shootings in Portsmouth Monday night, police said. Portsmouth Police said the first shooting took place around 9:41 p.m. in the 600 block of Edward Street, where officers found a man suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound. A second call...
Virginia Beach human trafficking shelter for minors awarded $200K for multi-purpose court
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A local human trafficking shelter for minors has been recently awarded $200,000 to be used for a multi-purpose court. According to a release, The Hollow by Samaritan House, which is the first shelter for victims of human trafficking in Eastern Virginia for those ages 11-17, was given the...
Va. Speaker Don Scott to host community town hall in Chesapeake
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott is expected to host a community town hall Tuesday night.
VBFD: 7 rescued from Chesapeake Bay
Seven people were rescued from the Chesapeake Bay on Sunday.
Man arrested after shots fired between two vehicles in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A man has been arrested in connection to a weekend shooting in Chesapeake that left one person seriously injured. Police say 40-year-old Ronaldo Bartholomew of Norfolk was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges related to the incident. The shooting happened around 4:40 p.m. Saturday...
Meals tax increase, cellphone ban and more: New VA laws taking effect July 1
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — July 1 marks the beginning of a new fiscal year in Virginia, and with that comes some new laws, including at least two that could have a big impact in Virginia Beach. The Stockpot in Virginia Beach appeared busy Monday afternoon, but owner Patrick Edwards...
This No-Frills Restaurant In Virginia Has Shrimp And Grits Known Throughout The State
In the culinary world, there are dishes that make you nod appreciatively, and then there are those that make you close your eyes and momentarily forget you’re in public. The shrimp and grits at The Bee and The Biscuit falls firmly into the latter category. Tucked away in the...
