Study: Virginia’s population growth slows, school enrollments decline
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Experts at UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center say Virginia’s population growth has slowed down and school enrollments are declining. According to the center, Virginia’s population is still growing but at a slower rate than in the past. The reduced growth rate is shown through enrollment numbers in...
Electrical extension cord sparks accidental blaze in Virginia Beach pool house
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Fire Department and EMS units were dispatched at 5:47 a.m. Friday morning to a structure fire at 1300 Carolyn Drive in the Linlier neighborhood, according to officials. Crews arrived at the scene at 5:53 a.m. and saw the heavy smoke that was...
New emergency 7 p.m. Oceanfront curfew gets pushback
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The new 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors at the Oceanfront heads into its second weekend, and while city officials and police say the change is a proactive way to keep the public safe, it is getting pushback from a local attorney. The imminent threat curfew runs weekends from 7 p.m....
What It’s Like Living in Portsmouth, VA (And How to Move There Smoothly)
Portsmouth, Virginia, is one of those coastal cities that feels historic and lived-in, yet surprisingly affordable and accessible. If you’re considering a move to Hampton Roads but want something a little quieter than Norfolk and less touristy than Virginia Beach, Portsmouth may be worth a close look. Cost of...
‘Food is hope’: Foodbank, Sentara celebrate 2-year anniversary of Community Feed at Berkley
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A special anniversary event was held Thursday afternoon to celebrate a partnership that’s been providing health and nutrition services to a Norfolk neighborhood. It’s been two years since the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and Sentara partnered together to create the...
Rowers take on 25-hour challenge in Virginia Beach to honor fallen K9s and fund...
Outside a local brewery, the steady rhythm of rowing machines is powering more than just a physical challenge; it’s helping protect the dogs that protect our communities. Spike’s K9 Fund kicked off its 7th annual “Luck of the K9” fundraiser Friday morning, bringing together community members, law enforcement, and...
Virginia Beach fire crews respond to pool house fire on Carolyn Drive in Linlier
The Virginia Beach Fire Department and EMS units responded early Friday morning to a house fire at 1300 Carolyn Drive in the Linlier neighborhood. Crews were dispatched at 5:47 a.m. and arrived six minutes later to find heavy smoke coming from a detached two-story pool house in the backyard. The main home was not...
Vehicle fire caused delays on I-64W in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A vehicle fire occurred on I-64W Friday around 5 p.m. at mile marker 279.3 near Chesapeake Boulevard in Norfolk, according to VDOT. Motorists experienced delays due to the vehicle fire. The west center lane, right lane, and right shoulder were closed. Traffic backups were approximately 1.5 miles.
‘People are going to die’ | Patients react as Portsmouth clinic pauses Medicaid care
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Fishing Point Healthcare leadership said it will pause services for Medicaid patients beginning on April 15, citing a lack of payment on past claims from the state. The healthcare provider, which operates in Portsmouth and Newport News, currently serves more than 4,400 Virginians covered by...
FCC approves Nexstar’s purchase of Tegna, WAVY among stations to be sold
The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday evening that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
