Tidal flooding from Hurricane Erin causing problems for cars in Norfolk
Tidal flooding caused problems for drivers as Hurricane Erin passed through our region and gave cities the opportunity to prepare and run through their emergency preparedness in real time.
Over 100 Virginia Beach teachers and staff sue superintendent over health insurance costs
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) employees are suing the superintendent, Donald Robertson Jr., alleging he intentionally concealed information about double-digit health insurance hikes after contracts were signed. The lawsuit alleges Robertson failed to mention the impending insurance...
After lawsuit filed, VB board to hold special meeting on health insurance premiums
Two days after more than 100 Virginia Beach public school employees filed a lawsuit against the superintendent, alleging he concealed double-digit health insurance premium hikes until after their contracts for the year had to be signed, the School Board announced it would hold a special meeting to discuss "health...
Police: 1 shot on Keller Ave. in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was shot on Keller Avenue near South Cape Henry Avenue in Norfolk Friday night, police said. Norfolk Police are investigating a shooting in the 2100 block of Keller Avenue. Police said a man was taken to the hospital with a non life-threatening gunshot wound. Police said the call for […]
Butterfly mural honors cancer patients and families at Sentara Norfolk General
A butterfly mural was unveiled Friday at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s cancer unit, honoring patients and their families. The mural was created by patient Susan Kressel, who spent 70 consecutive days at the hospital earlier this year for acute myeloid leukemia and received 150 blood transfusions during her stay....
ODU creates first teacher certification program in Virginia for computer science dual enrollment courses
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — As technology continues to dominate our way of life, there’s a rapid growth of student interest in the field of computer science amid a current challenge in Virginia to meet the need for an increased number of high school educators equipped to teach dual enrollment computer science courses....
African Landing Day celebrations to kick off at Fort Monroe in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. — Fort Monroe will host the 2025 African Landing Day Commemoration this weekend, honoring the first enslaved Africans who arrived at Point Comfort in 1619. Events begin Saturday, Aug. 23, starting at 9 a.m. at Continental Park. The commemoration will include an International Bell Ringing Ceremony,...
ECSC events postponed; powerful rip currents
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Hurricane Erin brought powerful waves and rip currents to Virginia Beach, leading to the postponement of the 63rd annual East Coast Surfing Championships. Virginia Beach officials are taking the storm seriously due to the strong winds and dangerous surf conditions. Tropical storm warnings...
Construction nears completion at Virginia Beach senior living community
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A topping out ceremony was recently held at the new 22-floor senior living community that’s part of Westminster-Canterbury in Virginia Beach. The ceremony is a sign that construction is nearing completion. It’s been more than a year since the groundbreaking on the $450 million project....
Hurricane Erin churns up big waves for VB surfing competition
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The 63rd annual East Coast Surfing Championships resumed Friday in Virginia Beach, drawing surfers from around the world. This year, participants got to enjoy larger than normal waves because of Hurricane Erin. The competition, which had been delayed Thursday because of the storm, kicked...
