Virginia Beach VA

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man convicted in the 2020 killing of a Virginia Beach woman has now been sentenced to life in prison. Hagen Lawrence Roberts, 41, was sentenced on Wednesday to life plus five years behind bars, the maximum penalty, after being found guilty of first-degree murder and stabbing in the commission...

A couple of days before Christmas, someone painted homophobic graffiti on the Rainbow Crosswalk in the ViBe Creative District. The colors of the crosswalks where Cypress Avenue and 19th Street meet are meant to be pieces of art that show inclusivity for everyone. Public works personnel toiled into the evening...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Hampton man was sentenced to 19 years to serve after a robbery in which he and a fellow gang member robbed an acquaintance and poured Purple Power, an industrial-strength degreaser, into his eyes. Demario Frimpon Rashawn Evans, 26, formerly of Beacons Way in Hampton,...

Jelly Roll's "The Little Ass Shed Tour" will be making a stop in Virginia Beach this summer.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In a split 5-4 vote, City Council voted to increase some toll rates on both the Chesapeake Expressway and Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge. Beginning July 1, tolls paid by license plate on the bridge will be set at a rate three-times the amount set for drivers using E-ZPass. Currently, the...

What makes a restaurant irresistible to locals? Some say it’s the cozy vibe, others swear by the generous portions, but in Norfolk, the answer might just be smoked perfection on a plate. Tucked in the Ghent neighborhood, No Frill Bar And Grill has earned legendary status among folks who...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — After 20 years of covering the nation’s biggest headlines, Danya Bacchus Whipple, formerly of CBS and ABC News, is preparing to bring a little bit of New Orleans y’all to Norfolk. “It will be made-to-order beignets, which are French donuts. If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, then you know all […]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Health officials in Chesapeake say norovirus cases are increasing, reflecting a broader rise in stomach illness activity across Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health saw an uptick in cases over the past week, with the virus spreading in public spaces such as schools, daycares, restaurants, and...

Captain George's Seafood Buffet in Virginia Beach offers an extensive seafood selection and a variety of desserts in an upscale environment.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A U.S. Navy chief petty officer with ties to Virginia Beach was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Wednesday for producing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Shane Matthew Harlacher, 39, was...