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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A city councilwoman wants to set the record straight on where she stands regarding the referendum on the city’s voting system after she said campaign material went out that isn’t true. Dr. Amelia Ross-Hammond represents District 4 on City Council and said Thursday she was made aware of...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Just days after Hurricane Melissa's strong winds and heavy rain devastated parts of Jamaica, organizations around Hampton Roads are stepping up to help those affected. Among them is Global Outreach Church, also referred to as GO Church, located in Virginia Beach near Mount Trashmore. Pastor...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Ken Sutton remembers marching with Jesse Jackson as a teenager, speaking out against supermarket redlining in Chicago. “As a 15-year-old, I didn’t know stores like that existed,” Sutton recalled during his time growing up in the largest city in Illinois. “I walked into one on the far...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A new 24-hour crisis center in Norfolk is just days away from opening, as You Turn Residential’s new 24/7 mental health crisis facility will open Nov. 3. You Turn Residential is a mental health agency offering crisis and community stabilization services. Their mission is to deliver exceptional...

Family-owned Incredible Edibles Bakery is picking up the pieces of what’s left after a devastating fire destroyed everything inside.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — If you can’t make it to islands, the taste of the islands is near you. With three locations across the region, MP Island Cafe is serving up authentic Jamaican meals while the owners have a plan to fill critical needs in their home country. “Well, it was unbelievable,” said Mike Palmer, […]

Workers at Rivers Casino Portsmouth have made state history, becoming the first casino employees in Virginia to secure a union contract. Teamsters Local 822 announced that members voted 95% in favor of ratifying the agreement, which guarantees nearly 16% in raises over the life of the contract, employer-paid health...

'It's crazy:' Norfolk stabbing victim's family, church organizing event to raise awareness about domestic violence

Virginia State police issue a senior alert for missing Hampton man. He was last seen at his home on Corbin Drive in Hampton