Boardwalk damage prompts review of popular VB holiday tradition
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Beach Boardwalk sustained damage during the popular 2025 Holiday Lights at the Beach event, prompting city officials to consider a significant reimagining of the annual tradition, a city spokesperson confirmed to WAVY. The city is currently re-examining the event format to...
Virginia Beach man sentenced for April abduction and assault on Brasileno Drive
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man shot by Virginia Beach police after a domestic incident last April has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison. Gokhan Karabulut, 40, was found guilty of all his charges in November. Police say they arrived at the scene of a domestic incident on April 28, 2025, in the 2400 block of...
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore to host Winter Relief Mobile...
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore will host a Winter Relief Mobile Distribution event at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach on Feb. 11, according to a press release.
Norfolk Accepting Applications for Senior, Disabled Tax Relief
NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk’s Senior and Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 fiscal year. Eligible Norfolk homeowners are encouraged to apply real estate tax exemptions and/or deferrals. To qualify:. Residents must be age 65 or over, or totally...
This Virginia Coastal Seafood Spot Brings The Ocean To Your Plate
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant at 1956 Laskin Rd has been turning heads and filling bellies with mountains of crab legs, fresh catches, and desserts that’ll make you forget you came for the fish. This isn’t your average coastal eatery where you grab fried shrimp and call it a day.
VB Police seek earlier curfews for youths to help curb violence
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are trying to curb the violence that results from huge crowds of kids at the Oceanfront, focusing on “unpermitted pop-up events” while also calling for earlier curfews for those under 18, with its police chief saying officers, in essence, become babysitters for the...
Potential for hazardous weather leads to closing, delays across region
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Several school divisions and local governments have announced delays for Thursday, Feb. 5 due to possible winter weather overnight. Here’s a list of closings and delays for Thursday, Feb. 5: Chesapeake Chesapeake Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay. Chesapeake city facilities will...
A murder case that has torn a family apart
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Even if justice is served, the emotional wounds that opened the day 32-year old Donte Parrish was killed may remain open. “I’m still putting my hope in the justice system,” said Reginald Parrish, the victim’s father. “It’s just the beginning. This is the first step. I’ll see what happens...
Virginia Beach may set clearer guidelines to recognize notable people with honorary street names
The city wants to establish clearer criteria for dedicating streets to accomplished people or organizations. At issue is honorary street naming, which adds signage for recognition. It doesn't rename a route or change anyone’s address. There have been more requests lately. The city approved four last year, after...
Major renovations completed at Selden Market, re-opening with community event
Selden Market will celebrate its grand re-opening with a two-day community event Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, marking the completion of extensive building renovations and the launch of new initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses and creatives.
