PFRES: Unattended cooking sparks kitchen blaze
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A kitchen fire occurred Sunday afternoon in the 3400 block of Channel Avenue in Portsmouth, according to officials. Shortly after 2 p.m., Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (PFRES) were dispatched to a reported blaze. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a working fire outside of a one-story home. Occupants were already outside. […]
Norfolk Fire-Rescue investigates house fire linked to children playing with fireworks
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Fire-Rescue is investigating after a house fire may have been started by children playing with fireworks, according to firefighters. The fire at the rental house in the 2000 block of Atwater Circle was reported just before 8:45 p.m. Sunday. One woman and one dog live in the house.
1 injured after large teen fight breaks out on Lynnhaven Parkway
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police are investigating after a large fight involving teenagers broke out Saturday night in the 2000 block of Lynnhaven Parkway. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, an officer was on scene in the area around 9:37 p.m. when a large group of teens began fighting.
Conference at Norfolk State University tackles Black maternal health crisis
Held as part of the national awareness week from April 11 to 17, the conference brought together doctors, nurses, social workers and midwife advocates to address inequities in maternal health care and outcomes.
Portsmouth couple receives support from community members to help homeless population
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A couple in Portsmouth says they noticed a need in their community when the city purchased a building where many unhoused individuals were staying nearby. That’s when they decided to take matters into their own hands to help those in need. For a few weekends now, Sheri Martin and her husband […]
Fire displaces 6 adults, multiple pets from Portsmouth home; no injuries reported
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Six adults and multiple animals have been displaced from a home in Portsmouth after a Sunday afternoon fire. The fire in the 3400 block of Channel Avenue was reported just after 2 p.m. The house is off West Norfolk Road near Route 164. First responders found...
2 gunmen at large after 8 people shot in Virginia Beach, police say
One of the suspected gunmen was shot and arrested, police said.
ODU ensembles honor Lt. Col. Brandon Shah with Mozart Requiem
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The ODU Concert Choir and ODU Symphony Orchestra present the “Mozart Requiem” Saturday night to honor the life of Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah, according to a flyer. The event is from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. and is conducted by Dr. Nancy Klein. Mozart Requiem: Thalia Lynn Baptist Church (4392 Virginia […]
Heavy police presence continues near Norfolk Premium Outlets as investigation into possible human remains...
NORFOLK, Va. — More than 24 hours after police first received a call about possible human remains near the Norfolk Premium Outlets, that scene was still active, and had grown significantly. According to a spokesperson with the Norfolk Police Department, officers were first called to area Friday evening after...
Oceanfront theater director addresses impact of new curfew law
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — On the corner of Atlantic Avenue and 16th Street lies Family Fun Xperience in Virginia Beach. If you walk inside and take a trip downstairs, that is where you will usually find Tim Ritter, the executive director of the theater. “We are a nonprofit theater here at the oceanfront, and […]
