USS Newport News holds change of command across from namesake city
NORFOLK, Va. — Cmdr. M. Eric McCay relinquished command of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) to Cmdr. Carlos M. Iguina during a traditional change-of-command ceremony held pierside in Norfolk, Virginia, June 5, 2026. The ceremony marked the official transfer of responsibility and au
One more day of sticker-shock temperatures
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — From the rails to the trails, all systems that make Hampton Roads move could slow down as the heat index will reach the upper 90s to more than 100 degrees in some areas. According to a news release, when the ambient temperature reaches 95 degrees and train track readings reach […]
Norfolk Naval Shipyard win: Code 700 executes record-time USS Montpelier sonar dome installation
Led by Code 700 Lifting & Handling Department (Code 740 Operations), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has achieved a major milestone on the USS Montpelier availability undergoing an Engineered Overhaul. Setting a new standard for efficiency and teamwork in a record-breaking evolution for a 688-class submarine, Code 700 an
Family of 4 displaced by Portsmouth house fire caused by unattended cooking
Four people were displaced following a residential structure fire Thursday afternoon on the Median Circle, caused by unattended cooking.
Virginia Beach student shot by stray bullet advances to Middle School
A Virginia Beach family is celebrating a major milestone after a challenging journey for their son, who was stuck by a stray bullet back in 2024.
As Virginia Beach wrestles with e-bike rules, many suggestions fall to the state
E-bikes on Virginia Beach’s boardwalk have become a subject of concern for city leaders as they attempt to regulate the method of transportation, which has grown in popularity in recent years. Last summer, Mayor Bobby Dyer established a task force to develop measures to improve safety and infrastructure for...
Former sports broadcaster Jayne Kennedy to be honored in Norfolk on Sunday
Jayne Kennedy wants people to know she’s not done yet. Forty-eight years after her debut as the first Black woman to co-host a network sports show, Kennedy is resurrecting her career behind her company, Not Done Yet. She's a new author, has an organic fragrance line and is exploring multiple film projects.
Lo Mo Pizzeria temporarily closes after thieves steal air conditioning unit
Lo Mo Pizzeria closed after thieves stole its AC condenser. The owner says heat made it unsafe for staff.
Hampton Roads gun shop owners worried about Virginia’s new assault weapons ban
Virginia's assault weapons ban takes effect July 1, banning sales of certain guns and magazines. Local gun shops say the law will hurt business, and one Chesapeake gun shop says they are closing down permanently because of it.
Teenager arrested in connection with deadly Hampton shooting
A teenage boy was arrested and charged with multiple crimes in connection with a shooting that occurred May 17 in the 600 block of South Street, according to Shaun Stalnaker with the Hampton Police Division.

















