Bringing The Raven back: New twist on former Virginia Beach Staple
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — You may remember The Raven, a favorite Virginia Beach restaurant that closed its doors in 2019 after more than 50 years in business. Dean Stock worked as a bartender at The Raven for more than a decade. He and his partner, Michael Kenney, tried to purchase the restaurant twice, but he says it...
A moment of silence on Saturday will mark 6 years since a mass shooting...
Saturday at 4:06 p.m., residents across Virginia Beach will gather in silence. The moment marks the time an emergency call reporting a mass shooting inside the city’s municipal center was received six years ago. Inside Building 2, a city employee shot and killed 12 people and wounded five others. In the years since,...
7 lives lost on Virginia roads over Memorial Day weekend
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia State Police have released sobering statistics from Memorial Day Weekend, indicating seven fatalities stemmed from vehicle crashes over the long weekend. Two of those crashes happened in Hampton Roads; in Virginia Beach and in Chesapeake. Deputies say while this is a significant drop from...
First Warning Forecast: Severe storm threats later today and tomorrow
Severe storms possible this evening/tonight. Another round of storms Saturday afternoon. More sunshine on Sunday with lower humidity.
Man dies at Norfolk shipyard, police say no signs of foul play
NORFOLK, Va. — A man was found dead at General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk Thursday afternoon after officials responded to a call for a medical emergency, according to the Norfolk Police Department. Officers were called to the 200 block of Ligon Street just after 1:30 p.m. When first responders arrived, they...
Memorial bench dedicated to VBPD officers killed in the line of duty unveiled Thursday
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A new memorial for the two Virginia Beach Police officers killed in the line of duty was unveiled Thursday. Officers Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin were both shot and killed while trying to conduct a traffic stop in February. A memorial bench dedicated to the officers was...
The Virginia city that has been named the drug trafficking capital of the state
Virginia Beach has recently gained notoriety as a central hub for drug trafficking activity in Virginia. This reputation has been cemented by a series of record-breaking drug busts and ongoing law enforcement operations targeting large-scale distribution networks operating in the region. Record Methamphetamine...
Skydivers ‘Jump for a Purpose’: to honor Gold Star Families
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you're at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Saturday, between 24th and 27th Streets, check the skies: you might catch skydivers making their way to Earth to land on the sand. But these aren't ordinary skydivers: they're "Jumping for a Purpose," for the 13th year in a row.
Why We Do This: A Child’s Lesson in Compassion
As an EMS captain in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, one of my greatest privileges is witnessing the success and growth of my providers: celebrating their achievements, offering constructive feedback and ensuring they feel supported in their roles. However, one of the biggest challenges I face is reinforcing...
Mt Trashmore carnival company still hopeful to work out deal with Virginia Beach
On Thursday, rides with the Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival remained in place as the owner of the entertainment company seeks further answers and direction.