Pride and Sacrifice: The family side of duty
One of my earliest memories as a child is a night from the early 90s. In my family’s small, but sufficient MacDonald Manor apartment in Chesapeake, Va., a scene plays out. My mother and I are in the living room. It’s the middle of the night, but this night, we both lay on the couch awaiting a single moment. Finally...
Free or discounted Lyft rides in the 757 available for night before Thanksgiving
If you plan on drinking alcohol on the night before Thanksgiving, there's an offer you can redeem for a free or discounted Lyft ride to ensure you don't drink and drive.
NPD: Man seriously injured in shooting on Marcy Street
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been seriously injured after a shooting Thursday morning in Norfolk, according to police. It happened around 6:40 a.m. at a residence in the 7200 block of Marcy Street. The apartment is on the corner of the intersection of Marcy and Warren Streets, not far from Granby Street and […]
Thanksgiving on the waves: Virginia Beach locals skipped the table for the tide
While most people were gathered around the Thanksgiving table, a few braved chilly winds and crashing waves at Virginia Beach’s Rudee Inlet, finding gratitude in the ocean, not the oven.
HRS for the Holidays: Unique store with unique gifts
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If you have trouble finding the right gift for family and friends and need a little help, we have just the right place for you! You’ll find what you’re looking for at the gifting experts at Please & Thankyou in Virginia Beach. From retail and gourmet, to corporate and special occasions, let...
What Virginia Beach Residents Need to Know About E-Bike Laws and Safety
E-bikes, or electric bicycles, are becoming more common because they offer higher speeds and greater efficiency than traditional pedal bikes. These features can also increase risks, especially for new or inexperienced riders. It is important for users to understand e-bike operation, local laws, and safety practices...
Norfolk man pleads guilty to abusing 6-week-old son, sentencing set for January 2026
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man pleaded guilty last month to child abuse and neglect as well as child cruelty after being suspected of shaking and injuring his 6-week-old son last year. On Nov. 16, 2024, William Robert Lee Jr., 28, took his son to Children’s Hospital of the...
PETA launches Christmutts Toy Drive for chained dogs in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — PETA is spreading holiday cheer for local dogs who live outdoors by collecting toys for animals chained or penned outside in the Hampton Roads area. Donations can be made online or dropped off at participating businesses throughout December. “Dogs forced to live outside in the cold...
Hampton Roads led the state in vehicle crashes in 2024
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Every year, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles releases data on vehicle crashes from across the commonwealth. While experts wait for the official release of 2025 data, Carter Killorn, CEO of Virginia Statewide Incidents, says Hampton Roads, and specifically Virginia Beach, lead the state...
Customs warns parents about counterfeit toys after major seizure in Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. (WSET) — Customs and Border Protection is alerting parents to the dangers of counterfeit toys following a significant seizure in Virginia. Officers recently confiscated over 17,000 counterfeit children's items at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News. Officials said the toys were valued at an estimated...

















