Virginia Beach Radio DJ ‘Shaggy’ Sentenced On DWI, Obstruction Charges.
Popular radio DJ Brandon Stokes, known professionally as “Shaggy,” was sentenced Thursday in Virginia Beach, VA on charges of driving while intoxicated and obstruction of justice — but he won’t see much time behind bars, according to a report by WAVY-TV. According to online court records,...
Virginia Beach arena project paused with refunds promised to backers
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The plan to bring a 20,000-seat arena to the city of Virginia Beach has been put on pause, according to the campaign’s organizer, after the city denied the group’s request to build at the Oceanfront. According to a video posted on the organization’s...
Va. jail announces reforms after $950K inmate suicide settlement
NORFOLK, Va. — The family of an inmate who died by suicide at the Norfolk City Jail has reached a $950,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit filed in federal court against the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office and former staff, whose actions were found to have led to the inmate’s death.
Mom charged with fraud, claimed daughter was injured by metal in potato chips
A Virginia Beach mother is facing fraud charges after state police say she submitted falsified medical docs while seeking compensation for her daughter's alleged injury from metal found in a chip bag.
Barry Manilow’s Norfolk show rescheduled
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Barry Manilow can’t smile without Norfolk. One of the world’s best-selling musical artists, Manilow will be coming to Chartway Arena Aug. 8 for what’s being billed as “The Last Norfolk concert.” The Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winner had been scheduled to perform at Chartway Arena March 2, but...
Investigation: Local family shows how crypto scammers reel in, rob and ruin their victims
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — “I thought it was honest, but it was not honest.” That’s Harsh Nanda of Hickory, summarizing both the hopeful beginning and the damaging end to his foray into what he thought was a legitimate investment in cryptocurrency. His cautionary tale is proof-positive that you’re not safe in your own...
Driver hospitalized after vehicle slams into Portsmouth shop
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A woman was hospitalized with minor injuries after her vehicle crashed into a Portsmouth business early Monday morning. Portsmouth Police confirmed the incident occurred around 2 a.m. at Portsmouth Alignment, located at 3119 Elm Avenue. The business owner told WAVY this is the second time a...
Spartans Women Claim Multiple Medals on Opening Day of MEAC Indoor Championships
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Norfolk State Spartans women turned in a productive opening day at the MEAC Indoor Championships on Sunday at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, earning several podium finishes and sending multiple athletes to Monday's finals. Norfolk State holds second place after the opening day with...
Thousands without power as outages impact Virginia’s Eastern Shore
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — Thousands of customers are without electricity across Virginia’s Eastern Shore as crews work to restore service amid widespread outages. According to A&N Electric Cooperative, 7,258 customers are currently affected by 619 active outages across its service area. The member-owned utility provides...
VB honors Officers Reese and Girvin one year after line-of-duty deaths
"A year ago today our world tilted on its axis a year ago today we lost two of our heroes," Police Chief Paul Neudigate said.
