Students head back to school near Norfolk murder scene
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The first details released surrounding a shooting Wednesday night in the Berkley section of Norfolk that killed 21-year-old Romeo Bates Johnson don’t begin to illustrate the wave of pain being experienced by the victim’s loved ones and the entire Berkley community. Bates Johnson...
Virginia mayor tells Flock camera critics, ‘We’ve heard from you,’ then limits repeat comments
Norfolk, Virginia's mayor, Kenny Alexander, is facing criticism for using a city council rule to limit public opposition to the Flock Safety automated license plate reader system. Norfolk, Virginia's mayor, Kenny Alexander, is under fire for using a city council rule to limit people from voicing their opposition to the
Free haircuts, shoes offered at back-to-school event in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va (WAVY)- Hampton Roads Beauty and Barber Technicians are partnering with Southeastern Virginia Health System (SEVHS) for their “Looking Cool for School” event Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2508 Build America Drive, Hampton, VA 23666. As families across Hampton Roads prepare for the start
NN man’s special needs trust account loses $9.8k in unexplained cash withdrawal
Keith Wilmer says nearly $10,000 vanished from his brother's Navy Federal trust account without explanation. The money was put back, but he still doesn't know how this happened or why.
Norfolk landmark The Banque mourns loss of longtime owner
The video above is previous WAVY coverage of The Banque from 2020 when it was forced to close because of the pandemic. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – If you’ve lived in Norfolk for a while, you’ve likely heard of or gone to The Banque, a restaurant and nightclub located along East Little Creek Road. Longtime owner […]
Virginia Beach students head back to class with some changes to Chromebook use
Virginia Beach Public Schools students will return to class Monday, Aug. 24, with a change to how younger students use school-issued Chromebooks.
Gallery: August 20 storm photos
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Severe weather blew through the Hampton Roads area Thursday evening, bringing lots of rain, wind and lightning. WAVY viewers shared images they took during and after the storm. View the gallery below. For the latest weather forecast, click here.
Music’s Biggest Icons Rally for Farm Aid 2026—(Exclusive)
Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and other music superstars unite, raising money for local farmers for the event's 41st year
Vintage Trixie in Chesapeake caters to the wild, weird and whimsical
Call Lisa Carter Diemyer a weirdo. It's OK with her, though she prefers Trixie, a nickname she coined for herself. Inside her office, which she refers to as her lair, Trixie giggles a lot, cusses a little and enjoys sharing her fascination with handmade weasel dolls scattered throughout her Great Bridge business called
SUV rear-ends HRT bus in Norfolk, injuring 6 people
An HRT bus driver and five passengers were hurt after being rear-ended by an SUV Thursday morning in Norfolk, according to police.
