Chesapeake woman starts Christmas toy drive to boost South Norfolk’s reputation
South Norfolk salon owner Paradise Smith planned a Christmas toy drive at Campostella Crossing to change community reputation and help families.
Norfolk man pleads guilty to machine gun possession at New Year’s Eve party
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 20-year-old man pled guilty to possessing a machine gun as a convicted felon at a New Year’s Eve party in 2024 in Norfolk. In the early morning hours of Dec. 31, 2024, Jahtay Sincere Norman assaulted two women and drew a gun on an individual he thought was making advances […]
Pharrell, Brandy to be honored at 2026 Black Music Collective
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Grammy award-winning music producer and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams is set to be celebrated at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective. The Grammy Week event will be held at the Fairmount Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Jan. 29, which is just three nights before the...
Car retrieved after crashing into Lafayette River
An investigation is underway after a car was found in waters near the Lafayette River following a crash Thursday morning, according to Norfolk police.
JCC bank robbery suspect found dead
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)– The suspect in a bank robbery that occurred in James City County has been found dead, according to officials. Warrants were obtained charging 50-year-old Richard Frey, of Newport News, for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank on Monticello Ave December 13. Fry entered the bank with a firearm,...
HRS: Serving the under-represented homeless population
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For nearly ten years, the H.O.P.E Foundation has been dedicated to serving the unhoused community in Hampton Roads by providing important resources and services, like home-cooked meals, substance abuse counseling, GED and skilled training, and so much more. Sylvia Paige-Boone is the...
CFD: 2 displaced following attic fire on Southport Avenue
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were displaced following an attic fire on Southport Avenue Monday night, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. Crews responded to the 3000 block of Southport Avenue around 9:45 p.m. for a report of a fire in the attic of a home. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming...
Fire crews extinguish overnight house fire in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire late Monday night in Portsmouth. According to Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services, units were dispatched at approximately 10:39 p.m. on Monday to the 4400 block of South Street. Crews from the Chesapeake Fire Department also assisted in...
MD Esthetics celebrates Portsmouth grand opening with ribbon cutting
PORTSMOUTH— MD Esthetics, a physician-led aesthetics and wellness practice known for its advanced technology and patient-centered care, celebrated its official introduction to the Seacoast community on Dec. 4 with a festive open house at their downtown Portsmouth location. The Chamber Collaborative of Greater...
Firefighters credit fast-acting neighbor following fire on Powell Circle in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– Firefighters are crediting a fast-acting neighbor following an overnight fire in the Camelot section of Chesapeake. According to officials, fire crews were called to the 2600 block of Powell Circle just after 4 a.m. for the report of a residential fire. Crews arrived on scene within six...
