Portsmouth police will pay for property damage repairs following October fugitive arrest
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police said they are reimbursing a tenant after property damages were incurred during an October arrest. In October, Portsmouth police arrested Cordero Taylor, who was wanted for a September shooting incident, in the 300 block of Washington Street after he had barricaded himself in a...
Is your roof ‘too warm’? What snow melt says about attic insulation
NORFOLK, Va. — With the recent snows, you might have noticed different amounts of snow on different roofs. If your home has inadequate attic insulation in the winter, heat from your living space easily escapes upward into the attic. That warms the roof deck from underneath, and you may notice something telling...
Port of Virginia prepares for heavier ultra-large container vessel traffic
The Port of Virginia has expanded its ability to handle ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) with the addition of four new ship-to-shore cranes at Norfolk International Terminals. WorkCargo News reported that the all-electric, Suez-class cranes were delivered by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. (ZPMC) and...
Davis Brothers announce boxing return to Norfolk with April fight
The Davis Brothers announce boxing's return to Norfolk with an April 4 fight at ODU Chartway Arena, promising a spectacular event for the city.
Meet Daffy- the One Eyed Beauty at Chesapeake Humane Society
Meet Daffy, an adorable 4-month-old kitten available for adoption at Chesapeake Humane Society. Daffy was transferred from PETA to CHS after undergoing surgery to remove an injured eye. She’s feeling so much better now and is almost fully healed! This sweet medium-haired kitten never stops purring and is always hard...
Big H.O.M.I.E.S outreach center set to rise on Portsmouth Southside
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A community safety nonprofit working in Portsmouth’s Southside is moving closer to breaking ground on a long-awaited recreation center. Big H.O.M.I.E.S Community Outreach, which focuses on youth engagement and violence prevention, has finalized building plans for the facility, according to founder...
Virginia Beach woman shares heart scare as Sentara cardiologist warns others to not ignore...
NORFOLK, Va. — Deanne Smith said she thought she knew what a heart emergency looked like-- until it happened to her in a way she didn’t expect. "January of '08, I had a heart attack. They couldn't figure out why because I had no blockages," Smith said. The...
Norfolk police seek public’s help locating missing woman
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman reported earlier this week. According to the Norfolk Police Department, a missing person report was filed on February 4 for 39-year-old Lina M. Guerra, who also goes by the name Luana. Police said Guerra lives in the 300...
Virginia Beach police arrest 4 in human trafficking investigation
Four people were arrested following a two-day human trafficking investigation led by the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach-police-arrest-4-in-human-trafficking-investigation/
CPD: Suspect steals gaming headsets, discards them near retention pond
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Police seek information after a man stole multiple gaming headsets at an electronics store Tuesday and discarded them near a retention pond. On Feb. 3, the suspect entered an electronics store in the 1300 block of Eden Way North and filled a garbage bag with multiple gaming...

















