A $1.2 million grant will get Hampton Roads maritime workers past entry-level jobs
The region has successfully recruited entry-level workers to its shipyards and ports. But now it’s struggling to fill more advanced roles. “You have a lot of folks that are retiring shortly,” said Joe Frummel, office manager for Virginia Ship Repair Association. “They're taking their 40, 45 years of experience with the
US Coast Guard Station Portsmouth crew braves stormy weather to save lives
With a team of 50 service members managing millions of dollars in maritime assets, the US Coast Guard Station Portsmouth relies on young, dedicated recruits to protect local waterways.
Epstein survivor to speak in Norfolk on Oct. 2
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Jeffrey Epstein survivor Haley Robson is the keynote speaker on Friday, Oct. 2, at Samaritan House’s 12th Annual Women Against Violence Luncheon. The Luncheon is at the Sheraton Waterside in Norfolk, and ticket sales for the event end tomorrow night, Sept. 29, at 11:59pm. Click here for tickets. S
Crews respond to kitchen fire on Surry Street in Portsmouth; 3 displaced
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Crews in Portsmouth responded to a fire in the Port Norfolk section of the city Friday night. Firefighters were called to the 600 block of Surry Street at 10:24 p.m. for the report of a residential fire. When crews arrived, they found fire in the kitchen of the structure. Crews were […]
Dominion says there are still lingering effects from nor’easter
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — After last week’s nor’easter blew out of Hampton Roads, you might think we’re out of the woods, but Dominion Energy says not so fast. “This nor’easter brought a lot of wind, and also, that wind blew around a lot of salt, and so, this nor’easter is still having lingering impacts […]
Chesapeake police seek man wanted in connection with Holly Cove Drive homicide
Chesapeake police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting that killed a 31-year-old woman.
Police seek info leading to arrest in Chesapeake cold case; reward offered
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Police in Chesapeake are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in a January 2021 cold case. Kerry Eaton Jr. was shot and killed inside an apartment in the 3200 block of Towne Point Road. Another person was also shot during the incident and later recovered from their injuries. [
Man found not guilty following deadly bar fight in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — John Round III was found not guilty on charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault and battery following a deadly fight at a Virginia Beach bar in March 2025. The incident occurred at Coastal Cafe after a verbal confrontation turned into a physical brawl. When Virginia Beach Police arri
TSA to allow visitors without tickets past security at Norfolk and Newport News airports
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Those looking to spend more time with a loved one before they board a flight at either Norfolk International Airport or Newport News Williamsburg Airport will soon be able to travel past security without a ticket. Starting as soon as Friday, the Transportation Security Administration is expanding
Deadly Walmart attack: Attorney reports threats for defending arrested parents
NORFOLK, Va. — The parents of a teenage Walmart employee face second-degree murder charges in connection with a deadly attack on a 77-year-old man inside a Norfolk store that has drawn international attention. Bert Atienza died in the hospital the day after the June 7 attack at the Walmart...

















