The Lucky Penny serves up smash burgers, games and patio vibes in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The owner of The Lucky Penny, a new bar and restaurant in Virginia Beach, says he has had his eye on the location for years. Now, he’s bringing that vision to life, one burger at a time. Pool tables, cornhole, Connect Four and arcade...
Man critically missing from Poquoson
POQUOSON, Va. — Virginia State Police have issued a critically missing adult alert for a man who hasn't been seen since Tuesday. Jonathan Zackery Wilson, 35, was last seen April 14 in the morning on Wythe Creek Road in Poquoson. It is unknown what he was last wearing. Police...
Portsmouth police arrest suspected drug dealer, seize fentanyl, cocaine and guns
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police arrested a 64-year-old man on Thursday following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash. According to police, detectives obtained search warrants for Walter Freeman Junior’s Oakleaf Place residence, person, and vehicle after receiving community tips and observing suspected drug activity.
VBPD: Woman accused of attempted abduction in DMV parking lot
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in connection with an attempted abduction Thursday morning near Landstown Commons, according to VBPD.
Student injured after falling out of moving school bus in Norfolk
A student at the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood fell out of a moving school bus and was injured, according to a letter Norfolk Public Schools sent to families Thursday night.
Norfolk budget proposes new fire station, upgrades aging Station 9
The proposed city budget could bring long-awaited upgrades to Norfolk Fire-Rescue, including a new fire station and updated technology for crews responding to emergencies across the city.
6-vehicle crash on I-264 leads to driver of box truck charged
NORFOLK, Va. — Three people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a six-vehicle accident on I-264 East in Norfolk Thursday. State police said the crash happened around 5:15 p.m. A box truck attempted to make a lane change, but struck a Hyundai sedan. The Hyundai then hit another vehicle, causing a chain-reaction crash, state police said...
Virginia Employees Step Toward A Furry Bundle By The Entrance And Instantly Know Something...
When employees showed up at the administration building on a Navy Base in Virginia Beach, they were greeted by a scene they never could have expected. Tucked beside the entrance was a small furry bundle that instantly drew their eyes. Once they stepped closer, the mystery disappeared. Staring back at...
All lanes reopen after I-64 East crash at High Rise Bridge
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A crash occurred Thursday afternoon on I-64 East at the High Rise Bridge in Chesapeake, according to VDOT. As of 2:39 p.m., both general-purpose lanes have reopened following the crash. The express lane remains closed. WAVY will update this article once we receive updates.
‘Operation Panty Drop’ helps USS Gerald R. Ford crew get much-needed supplies
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) —Since being deployed back in June 2025, the crew of the USS Gerald R Ford have had several issues to overcome, including plumbing issues in January and a laundry fire in March. “When I heard that they had a laundry room fire and there were over 600 sailors displaced from birthing, we […]
