Part of Guerriere Street in South Norfolk to be turned into pedestrian plaza
The city of Chesapeake plans to turn a section of Guerriere Street into a pedestrian plaza. Construction will wait until 2028 to ensure traffic is not interrupted and adequate parking is available.
Law enforcement presence leads Chesapeake school to cancel outdoor activities
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Greenbrier Intermediate School in Chesapeake canceled outdoor activities Thursday due to law enforcement activity in the area, according to a message from Principal Dr. Kristin Rankin. While the school, which is located at 1701 River Birch Run North, did not implement a lockdown, the decision prompted inquiries from families and local […]
Road closures announced for NATO Parade in Norfolk on April 18
NORFOLK, Va. — City officials have announced a series of street closures and traffic restrictions ahead of the NATO Parade on Saturday. Closures will be in effect from approximately 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. along several downtown routes, including Granby Street between Main Street and Brambleton Avenue, Main Street between Martins Lane and Boush Street, Waterside Drive between Main Street and St. Paul’s Boulevard, Water...
Portsmouth sees a drop in violent crime, but thefts and drug cases rise
Overall crime in Portsmouth is trending in the right direction, but the full picture remains complicated as police work on community solutions.
8 sailors hurt in USS Eisenhower fire
Three sailors were hurt Tuesday after a small fire on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, according to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Commercial fire under investigation in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A commercial structure fire was reported late Thursday morning in Portsmouth, according to fire officials. The Portsmouth Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services 911 dispatch center received the call around 11:50 a.m. at Queen and Hatton streets. Crews arrived to find visible smoke and declared a working fire.
Two-alarm fire erupts in West Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk
Norfolk Fire and Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire in the 1100 block Redgate Avenue in the West Ghent neighborhood Thursday afternoon, with crews still on scene fighting the fire.
Legal cases about Virginia Beach’s voting system conclude
Two courts were watching when state lawmakers passed bills related to the 10-district voting system in Virginia Beach and codified it in the city charter last month. Now the legal matters are done. The courts had been awaiting legislative action after 53.4% of city voters in November favored the 10-1...
$35,000 stolen from Navy Federal Credit Union with fake ID
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A suspect used a fraudulent North Carolina ID to get a debit card in the victim’s name at a Navy Federal Credit Union, according to officials. The individual withdrew $10,800 from a teller and another $24,750 via wire transfer to a bank. The total financial loss was over $35,000.
Huge Flea Markets in Virginia Where You Can Spend Almost the Entire Day
Virginia is home to some seriously impressive flea markets that can keep you busy from sunrise to sunset. Whether you are hunting for vintage treasures, antique furniture, handmade crafts, or just a great deal, there is something for every kind of shopper. From the mountains of the Shenandoah Valley to...
