VBFD: Garage fire traced to overloaded extension cords
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – It was an accidental electrical fire that damaged a detached garage in the 5500 block of Larry Avenue in Virginia Beach early Thursday morning, fire investigators determined. No injuries were reported. Units from the Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) and emergency medical services...
College Freshman Brings a Nostalgic General Store Back to Olde Towne Community in Virginia
Despite having her college years ahead of year, and only just obtaining the right to sign her name, a young Virginia woman has joined the ranks of American small business owners with a distinctly rustic flair. With a childhood spent browsing old-timey general stores among the mountains of North Carolina,...
Former employees say they told CRMC leadership about Perwaiz
Two former employees at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center are speaking out against the hospital, claiming they told supervisors about concerns they had regarding former OB-GYN Dr. Javaid Perwaiz.
Hampton school plants ‘moon tree’ with seed from Artemis space mission
Behind Mary W. Jackson Elementary School in Hampton, a small loblolly pine sapling sits protected by a metal fence. Students planted the tree a few months ago – but it started its life far, far away. The pine is growing from one of almost 2,000 seeds that orbited the...
Smithfield man indicted in case tied to gun used in deadly ODU shooting
NORFOLK, Va. — Investigators are continuing to piece together how the gun used in the deadly shooting at Old Dominion University was obtained, as newly filed court documents shed more light on the case. Police say Mohamed Jalloh shot three people during an ROTC class on campus on March...
Employee shot during Portsmouth robbery, police release suspect images
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth police are searching for three suspects after an employee was shot during a robbery Sunday evening. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of High Street. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 6:15 p.m. on March 15. Upon arrival, they found an employee suffering from a...
Official cause of death revealed for 39-year-old woman found dead in freezer
An official cause of death has been confirmed for a 39-year-old Norfolk woman, whose body was found in a kitchen freezer.
Portsmouth woman wins $300,000 Virginia Lottery prize
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Kaitlin Gilbert, a Portsmouth resident, won $300,000 after her fiancé purchased scratchers at a Chesapeake convenience store. She decided she had some extra money after doing her taxes. Gilbert claimed the top price in the Crossword Spectacular game. The winning scratcher ticket was purchased...
Funeral and celebration of life set for Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Funeral services and a celebration of life have been set for Brandon Shah, an Army Lieutenant Colonel who was killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University on March 12. Shah’s neighbors have also set up a GoFundMe to help support his family. The funeral...
FBI warns of scam targeting Virginia Beach residents with fake permit fee emails
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Federal and local authorities are warning residents about a new scam in which criminals pose as city officials to steal money from unsuspecting victims. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, scammers are targeting people who have active land-use or zoning permit applications. Victims...
