Docs: New details on charges against Churchland HS teacher
Court documents outline new details on the charges against a Churchland High school teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted two students.
Virginia Beach high school student set to fight at MMA event at Rivers Casino
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Kellam High School junior is training for the first mixed martial arts event at Rivers Casino in Portsmouth. Eliana Seymour, 17, is one of the few ladies participating in the upcoming Brawlers Ball at Rivers Casino from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m....
HRT providing free fares in honor of Transit Equity Day
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) announced it will be offering free rides on Monday, Feb. 10 in honor of Transit Equity Day. The national day of action commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks and her fight for equality on public transportation. Transit Equity Day...
Amber Alert issued for 12-year-old boy from Virginia, believed to be in ‘extreme danger’
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - Authorities in Virginia are searching for a 12-year-old boy police say was abducted. Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER Alert for Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo. Virginia Beach City...
Space heater fire tears through Virginia Beach townhouse
A space heater caught fire and burned through the upstairs of a Virginia Beach townhome Thursday night, according to VBFD.
Portsmouth’s Rivers Casino reaches two years in operation
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth rolled the dice and opened a casino two years ago. Since opening on Jan. 23, 2023, the casino and the city said the gamble has paid off. The casino has welcomed more than four million customers during its time in operation. Virginia Lottery data...
Man accused of accepting bribe as assistant director of Newport News facility
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man has been charged with accepting a bribe as a public official, according to court documents. Marlon Jones Jr., the assistant director of James River Residential Reentry Center, faces one felony count. The facility in Newport News serves as a halfway...
No bird flu at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk; staff keeping a close eye...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A spokesperson for the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk confirmed none of the animals at our local facility have shown any signs or symptoms of the bird flu, so far. The zoo’s veterinary team and keepers are closely monitoring their animals for any unusual...
Sour Street Pizza finds a sweet spot to call home in East Beach
True to his family roots, Nathan Ingram opened his own pizza place, Sour Street Pizza, on Ocean View Avenue in East Beach.
Police chase that started on I-464 ends with driver crashing into building
Austin Edwards crashed into a building after getting off I-464 during a police chase Friday morning, according to state police.
