Older than US, Norfolk Naval Shipyard still shaping Navy’s fleet
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Initially named the Gosport Shipyard back in 1767 under British rule, Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, founded 31 years before the Department of the Navy. “We are the economic heartbeat of Portsmouth, Virginia,” said Rear Admiral Kavon Hak
Former Sentara maintenance worker sentenced for secret bathroom filming
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Jeffrey Leffel faced the music for his crimes in a Chesapeake courtroom Wednesday morning. Leffel, a former Sentara Health maintenance worker charged with secretly filming people inside the healthcare company’s unisex restroom for years. It took place at the Sentara Family Medicine and Pediatri
633rd Medical Group commander relieved of command
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Col. Tracy Allen was relieved of her command of the 633rd Medical Group Tuesday, the base announced. Col. Stephen Anderson, the 633rd Air Base Wing Commander, relieved her of command “due to loss of confidence in her ability to lead.” Col. Michael Blowers, deputy command surgeon at Air
HBCU multipurpose stadium to undergo $3.2 million renovation
Hampton University’s Armstrong Stadium, one of the oldest venues in HBCU athletics, is getting a major renovation. The school announced that the multipurpose facility will undergo a $3.2 million facelift this summer. “We are committed to providing a premier environment for all of our student-athletes to train, compete,
U.S. Navy aircrewman missing after emergency water landing
A U.S. Navy aircrewman is missing after a helicopter conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early Wednesday morning, according to U.S. 5th Fleet.
Dominion urges customers to prepare for higher bills ahead of extreme heat wave
A dangerous heat wave is settling into Hampton Roads. While a Dominion Energy spokesperson says the power grid is ready, customers should prepare for higher electric bills.
Inmate dies at Chesapeake Correctional Center
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — An inmate died Wednesday after experiencing an apparent medical emergency at the Chesapeake Correctional Center, according to Lauryn Ramsey, spokesperson for the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office. Donelle Felder, 39, was taken to the hospital at approximately 11 a.m. after medics were called due to a
New Raleigh-Norfolk bus route adds Greenville stop
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A new daily bus route connecting Raleigh to Norfolk, Virginia, is now in service, with stops in Eastern Carolina. The Rockfish Run route includes stops in Greenville, Edenton, Elizabeth City, and Wilson. The new route is part of a statewide expansion that adds about 900 miles...
Virginia Beach golfers seek answers as proposed sale of Virginia Beach National
Golfers at VB National say they still have unanswered questions about the city’s proposed sale of the course to Dragas, citing concerns over bald eagle habitat,
Hampton’s Armstrong Stadium undergoing $3.2 million update
HAMPTON, VA (WTKR)- Armstrong Stadium has been the home of the Hampton Pirates since 1922. More than 100 years later, it's getting its latest renovation. The school announced Tuesday that the venue is undergoing a $3.2 million renovation this summer, which includes a new turf field, refurbished eight-lane track and upd

















