Conference at Norfolk State University tackles Black maternal health crisis
Held as part of the national awareness week from April 11 to 17, the conference brought together doctors, nurses, social workers and midwife advocates to address inequities in maternal health care and outcomes.
Portsmouth couple receives support from community members to help homeless population
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A couple in Portsmouth says they noticed a need in their community when the city purchased a building where many unhoused individuals were staying nearby. That’s when they decided to take matters into their own hands to help those in need. For a few weekends now, Sheri Martin and her husband […]
Fire displaces 6 adults, multiple pets from Portsmouth home; no injuries reported
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Six adults and multiple animals have been displaced from a home in Portsmouth after a Sunday afternoon fire. The fire in the 3400 block of Channel Avenue was reported just after 2 p.m. The house is off West Norfolk Road near Route 164. First responders found...
2 gunmen at large after 8 people shot in Virginia Beach, police say
One of the suspected gunmen was shot and arrested, police said.
ODU ensembles honor Lt. Col. Brandon Shah with Mozart Requiem
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The ODU Concert Choir and ODU Symphony Orchestra present the “Mozart Requiem” Saturday night to honor the life of Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah, according to a flyer. The event is from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. and is conducted by Dr. Nancy Klein. Mozart Requiem: Thalia Lynn Baptist Church (4392 Virginia […]
Heavy police presence continues near Norfolk Premium Outlets as investigation into possible human remains...
NORFOLK, Va. — More than 24 hours after police first received a call about possible human remains near the Norfolk Premium Outlets, that scene was still active, and had grown significantly. According to a spokesperson with the Norfolk Police Department, officers were first called to area Friday evening after...
Oceanfront theater director addresses impact of new curfew law
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — On the corner of Atlantic Avenue and 16th Street lies Family Fun Xperience in Virginia Beach. If you walk inside and take a trip downstairs, that is where you will usually find Tim Ritter, the executive director of the theater. “We are a nonprofit theater here at the oceanfront, and […]
Chesapeake Fire battle tractor-trailer fire on Yadkin Road
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Fire battled tractor-trailer fires on Yadkin Road Sunday morning, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. On April 11 at around 12:42 a.m., the department responded to a reported commercial fire at 3064 Yadkin Road. Engine Company 28 arrived to the scene at 12:46 a.m., finding multiple tractor-trailers on fire in […]
Norfolk Police investigate after walk-in shooting victim arrives at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police are investigating after a walk-in shooting victim arrived at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Saturday evening, according to the Norfolk Police Department. On April 11 at around 11:51 p.m., the department responded to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. When officers arrived to the […]
Shooting investigation underway at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — 13News Now is on the scene of a large police presence at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief William Zelms told reporters on the scene police are investigating a shooting with multiple victims. The call came in at 9:54 p.m. The scene stretched along the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue as well as a handful of adjacent...

















