Fmr. VB deputy’s spooky neighborhood home haunt raises thousands for charity
Every Halloween, Donald Totty transforms his Kempsville yard into a terrifying haunted experience. In recent years, he's used it to raise thousands for a local nonprofit.
HRT extends ‘OnDemand Ridesharing’ through December in two cities
(WAVY) — Hampton Roads Transit announced they are extending the OnDemand Ridesharing service in Newport News and Virginia Beach through December after what officials call a successful pilot program. The pilot program was geared towards people in areas with limited bus access and was set to end in September. It will...
Operation Blessing deploys to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach-based nonprofit Operation Blessing announced they will be deploying a team to Jamaica amid what is expected to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the island in recorded history. The team, led by Operation Blessing senior director of Global Disaster Response Diego...
Man wanted for homicide in 5-year-old’s death
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with the May death of a 5-year-old child. On May 28, officers responded to the 300 block of Stratford Street for a report of an unresponsive child. The child was taken to a local hospital, where they […]
Local residents share money-saving grocery tips amid SNAP benefits uncertainty
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The government shutdown has come with some major interruptions, and perhaps one of the biggest could come in the form of SNAP benefits possibly being halted by the end of the week. The uncertainty has Hampton Roads residents trying to shop smart and stretch their dollars as far as they can....
Vick hopes Norfolk State seizes opportunity against Jackson, Delaware State
NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- It's a date that's been circled on many calendars since Norfolk State and Delaware State found their current head coaches and the 2025 schedule was unveiled. Michael Vick will lead his Spartans up against former teammate DeSean Jackson and his Delaware State Hornets. The two teams will...
Cancer patients find comfort and support at local hospital’s free wig boutique
Cancer, and hair-loss, patients are finding hope and healing at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital's "Unique Boutique" — a free wig boutique staffed by volunteers who understand the journey.
PPD: Woman injured in Neville St. shooting
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was shot on Neville Street in Portsmouth early Tuesday morning, police said. Portsmouth Police responded to a call for a shooting in the 10 block of Neville Street around 12:08 a.m. Upon arrival to the scene, they found a woman with non life-threatening injuries, and she was taken to...
A Little Magic on Boissevain Ave: The Velvet Witch
What was once a life-size dollhouse in the early 1900s now holds a community rooted in spiritual healing, a full apothecary and positive intentions. Owner and head witch Ashley Branton started The Velvet Witch in 2017 at Selden Market. The original sign still hangs proudly at 509 Boissevain Ave. in the Ghent...
Luke Bryan is Filling Hunger Gaps on Coast Live
HAMPTON ROADS, VA—Bayer and Country superstar Luke Bryan are teaming up to fight food insecurity. The 10th Annual Take Care, Now campaign is a partnership with Feeding America, which is tackling hidden hunger and nutrient gaps that often result from expensive food prices. Rising food prices are forcing nearly...

















