Narcotics investigation suspect’s charges deemed nolle prosequi in Portsmouth General District Court
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The charges of a narcotics investigation suspect were deemed nolle prosequi in Portsmouth General District Court Friday morning, according to online court records obtained by 10 On Your Side. 64-year-old Walter Freeman Jr.’s charges were deemed nolle prosequi during a preliminary hearing in Por
Virginia Beach schools violated Title IX for years, feds find – it may be...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A review by the federal Department of Education found that the Virginia Beach public school system had violated federal Title IX law for years, asserting that school officials failed to “adequately investigate and record reports of sexual misconduct against students.”. The federal agency’s Office
Virginia State Police investigate fatal shooting of Portsmouth man shot by Staunton Police
STAUNTON, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police are leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Portsmouth man by a Staunton Police officer Sept. 22 as the man’s family seeks answers. Montique Treymayne Gaston, 39, was killed Sept. 22 in the parking lot of the Walmart on Richmond Avenue in Staunton after an off
Two escape house fire thanks to smoke alarm
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Two people escaped a house fire early Saturday morning after a smoke alarm went off and they found flames in their attached garage. Chesapeake firefighters responded to the 2300 block of Chesapeake Avenue and arrived around 2:12 a.m. to find a fire in the garage of the two-story home. The resid
Georgia State Offense Must Shut Down Old Dominion In Week 5
Georgia State enters Sun Belt play with the league's top offense. Old Dominion coach warns of a talented squad as Week 5 divisional battles begin.
Missy Elliott to host HBCU Battle of the Bands at NSU
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Grammy award-winning rapper and Portsmouth-native Missy Elliott is set to host an HBCU Battle of the Bands at Norfolk State University. The band battle is set to take place at 4 p.m. on October 18 at the William “Dick Price” Stadium. This battle will feature the Norfolk State University Marching S
5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Portsmouth, Virginia that Locals Swear By
Portsmouth, Virginia is a city stitched together by the laughter of neighbors on stoops, the slow drift of the Elizabeth River, and the scent of something soulful simmering in kitchens old and new. Here, red-brick rowhouses lean into the salt breeze, and murals bloom on weathered walls, telling stories of shipbuilders,
Portsmouth Police seek public’s help in identifying armed robbery suspect
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Police in Portsmouth are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery. According to police, the robbery occurred on Sept. 30 at a convenience store in the 50 block of Afton Parkway. Police say the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded all the money […]
Norfolk anticipates starting a $3M demolition of former Globe Iron site this fall
The city hopes to seek developer proposals for housing and mixed-use projects this winter. Norfolk plans to begin demolishing the former Globe Iron site in the Bruces Park area late this fall, setting up the 25-acre property for new development. On Tuesday, Deputy City Manager Ron Williams told Norfolk City...
Proposed pedestrian flyover bridge moves closer to reality in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A proposed pedestrian flyover bridge in Norfolk is a step closer to becoming a reality. The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation received a $50,000 grant from Norfolk Southern to fund professional surveying and early-stage design work. The project aims to create an elevated connection over the rail co
