Teen shot in Portsmouth succumbs to his injuries
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A 13-year-old boy who was shot earlier in the week in Portsmouth has died, police said. The shooting happened on Monday in the 1500 block of Atlanta Avenue, which is in a neighborhood near Effingham Street. Police were called to the scene at 3:20 p.m. and found the young teen with a gunshot wound.
Norfolk restaurant serves free Christmas meals so no one spends the holiday hungry or...
NORFOLK, Va. — On a day centered around family and togetherness, one Norfolk restaurant is making sure no one feels left out. Martin’s Soul Food opened its doors on Christmas Day to serve a holiday dinner. The restaurant’s owner, Timothy Martin, says that the spirit of giving continues...
Juvenile dies following Portsmouth shooting on Johnson Avenue
A juvenile injured in a shooting in Portsmouth earlier this week has died, according to police. Police say this is an active investigation.
Old Dominion is working with the Navy to help sailors and their families struggling...
Over the past year, Old Dominion University has been placing graduate students in counseling with Fleet and Family Support Services in Norfolk, where interns work with military clients and their families. In 2024, Navy veteran Amanda Henderson was one of the first interns to go through the program. “I jumped...
Virginia minimum wage to increase 36 cents
WASHINGTON — Virginia's minimum wage will increase to $12.77 per hour on New Year's Day 2026, marking a slight increase from the commonwealth's existing $12.41 per hour. The scheduled Jan. 1 increase after Democratic lawmakers in Richmond spent the earlier part of this year leading an effort to pass a larger increase.
Quiet Italian Treasures In Virginia That Locals Want To Keep Their Secret
Virginia holds some incredible Italian spots that most tourists never discover. Locals have been quietly enjoying these authentic eateries for years, savoring house-made pasta and recipes passed down through generations. I want to share these hidden gems with you so you can experience the real taste of Italy without...
Norfolk Fire-Rescue crews respond to Betty Court structure fire
Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Betty Court on Thursday afternoon and extinguished the fire quickly, with no injuries reported and all occupants and a dog found safe.
Good Samaritan rescues woman from overturned dump truck in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – A woman who was pinned inside of an overturned dump truck earlier this week is grateful to be enjoying another holiday with her family. The man who rescued the woman spoke with 10 On Your Side about his heroic actions. Carl Williams said it was a split second decision for him to […]
9 Patterns That Reveal Hidden Stress In Virginia
Did you know that according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, nearly 40% of adults in the South Atlantic region, including Virginia, report high stress levels that disrupt their daily lives, up from 32% just five years ago? This spike isn’t just numbers on a page; it reflects a quieter...
Hampton Roads community gathers for 11th annual holiday celebration
What began as one woman's way to avoid holiday loneliness has grown into vital community resource serving hundreds of Hampton Roads families

















