Flu surge leads Hampton Roads hospitals to require masks for patients
Emergency departments across Virginia are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses, driven largely by an increase in flu cases, according to officials at Sentara Leigh Hospital.
Police: Woman dies in Norview Ave. crash
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A woman has died after a car flipped over in a crash Thursday around 3 p.m. at Norview Avenue and Pamlico Circle near the Five Points area in Norfolk. Police have closed several roads while investigating. The single-vehicle crash involving a tree happened in the 1000 block of Norview Avenue...
Norfolk man charged after 3-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself
Zyquay Fulford, 21, has been charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Fulford was taken to Norfolk City Jail and released on bond.
Officials move forward with new regulations that will force residents to change shopping habits:...
"The tax was a motivating factor for me to stop using [them]." Officials move forward with new regulations that will force residents to change shopping habits: 'The only tool we have' first appeared on The Cool Down .
1 taken to hospital after Independence Boulevard crash
One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Independence Boulevard, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Local heavyweight boxer looks for 30th pro win Friday
PORTSMOUTH, Va (WAVY) — Jerry Forrest considers himself as a boogeyman in boxing’s heavyweight division. “The Slugger” hails from Newport News and is making a homecoming Friday at Rivers Casino Portsmouth. The Woodside grad will look for pro win number 30 in the inaugural ‘Gloves and Glory’ boxing event. Doors open...
Hampton Roads hospitals requiring masks for people with flu-like symptoms
All Hampton Roads major hospitals and health systems are now requiring patients with flu-like symptoms like cough, sneezing, fever, and runny nose to wear a mask and notify staff upon arrival.
Costco could be coming to Greenbrier Mall
Early plans show Costco may be coming to the old Sears building at Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, with permit applications filed for fueling station.
ODU mourns Renee Nicole Good, grad fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis
Old Dominion University is mourning the death of alumna Renee (Macklin) Good, who was fatally shot Wednesday in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs officer, the school confirmed.
Deadly car crash on MLK Expressway: PPD
A person died after a car crash on the MLK Expressway Thursday morning, prompting an investigation, according to Portsmouth police.

















