Community members support homeless during Code Red air quality alert
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Health experts have warned all of us to be careful until the smoke clears in our area from recent Canadian wildfires, and that should happen soon. But until then, people who have to be outside face that extra risk associated with unhealthy air. From construction workers, to our neighbors experi
Portsmouth police investigating Saturday morning shooting; four injured
When officers got there that when they say they found one individual with a non-life-threatening stab wounds and two people with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Friends, colleagues remember Camillus native, marine biologist shot and killed in the Philippines
CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A Camillus native and West Genesee graduate was killed Sunday night in the Philippines. 73-year-old Kent Carpenter was an internationally respected marine biologist and long-time professor at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Philippines authorities said Carpenter was shot and killed durin
Your Guide to Farmers Markets in Coastal Virginia
Coastal Virginia is home to a wide variety of farmers’ markets that highlight our community’s farmers, artisans, bakers, and makers. Whether you’re looking for your locally sourced produce, handmade crafts, or a morning out with the family, there’s a market nearby ready to welcome you. Chesapeake.
Naval Station Norfolk’s bus service blows past ridership goals – It’s free, and gets...
For the more than 70,000 service members and civilians who make the sprawling Naval Station Norfolk tick, the free Base Express bus service has become an essential part of navigating life since it launched in December 2022, far exceeding ridership expectations, according to the Navy and Hampton Roads Transit. Its...
In 2015, a Virginia Beach woman survived sepsis. Now, she’s hoping to spread awareness...
After more than a week in the hospital and spending days in a medically induced coma to combat sepsis, Virginia Beach resident Audrey Leishman remembers the discharge nurse coming into her room. The nurse told Leishman she would need a central catheter line in her arm for ten days, antibiotics,...
Flyover ramp and bridge construction causing overnight closures on I-64 East in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a series of overnight full directional closures on I-64 East in Chesapeake. The eastbound closures will be in place on I-64 at the I-464 interchange between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. the mornings...
VIDEO: Protesters gather on I-64 footbridge to honor John Lewis’ legacy
A group of protesters gathered along an overpass on I-64 Friday morning, displaying a sign that read "Be like John Lewis. Make Good Trouble."
Dollar Tree Taking Over Former Party City Space in East Walpole
Bargain shoppers in the southwest suburbs of Boston will soon have a new place to stock up on everyday essentials. Dollar Tree is preparing to open a new store at 30 Providence Highway in East Walpole. The retailer will take over the former Party City space at The Link (formerly the Walpole Mall), according to a recent
First Warning Forecast: Hampton Roads air quality worsens to Code Red
Hazy sunshine with highs near 90 today. More heat and humidity this weekend. Building showers and storms this weekend, biggest chance Sunday afternoon to evening.

















