Wounded Warrior Project’s ‘Soldier Ride 250’ to pass through Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a group of veterans is gearing up for a journey focused on resilience, recovery, and connection, one that will pass through Hampton Roads. Wounded Warrior Project’s "Soldier Ride 250" is a 1,000-mile adaptive cycling event stretching from...
Military leaders showcase Golden Dome missile defense system in Virginia
art of the Golden Dome missile defense system was on display at Fort Story in Virginia Beach as military leaders highlighted its capabilities.
Local faith leaders to host Prayer Vigil for Peace event in Virginia Beach
NOTE: The above video is from our previous coverage of a prayer vigil in Virginia Beach from April 2023. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Local faith leaders will host a public Prayer Vigil for Peace event at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk in response to gun violence in the community Thursday evening, according to the Virginia […]
Virginia Beach businesses can seek compensation for curfew losses
Virginia Beach business owners who lost money during the temporary all-ages curfew at the Oceanfront this month can file a claim through the Risk Management Office, the city confirmed.
Oysters raised by Hampton City Schools students added to Hampton River oyster reef
HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton City Schools elementary students excitedly crowded the bank of the Hampton River Wednesday morning to watch the oysters they raised in their classrooms be dumped into the river. Roughly 1,000 oysters were added to an oyster reef in the river near the Elizabeth Lake Estates pool.
Oasis Social Ministry in Portsmouth pauses pantry services due to nearby ongoing construction
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Oasis Social Ministry in Portsmouth has paused pantry services due to conditions caused by ongoing construction near the non-profit organization’s facility Monday, according to a post from the organization on Facebook. In the statement that was posted on April 27, the organization explained that normal pantry operations can’t be conducted safely […]
Man shot in Norfolk, facing life-threatening injuries
NORFOLK, Va. — A man is facing life-threatening injuries after being shot in Norfolk Wednesday evening. Norfolk police said they were called to the intersection of Melon Street and Goodman Street in Campostella just after 7 p.m. after receiving a report of a two-vehicle crash. When they arrived to...
Baggage Handler Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Expensive Items Out of Spirit Airlines Passengers’ Luggage
Sterlyn Southall allegedly took Nike Air Jordan shoes, jewelry, watches, electronics and other goods out of passengers' luggage, according to local media
PHOTOS: Chesapeake teen surprised with two mini Highland cows
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A teenager was surprised with two mini Highland cows in Chesapeake, according to a press release. Made possible through a partnership between The Chartway Promise Foundation and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, the mini Highland cows were gifted to a teenager named Bella who lives with a vascular disorder. The gift was unveiled […]
USPS audit: Mail delays, improper property conditions at local post offices
A number of deficiencies have been reported at multiple Hampton Roads post offices that were subject to a recent audit conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG).

















