Virginia Beach woman donates portion of liver to save toddler’s life
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia toddler is getting a second chance at life after a stranger stepped forward to donate part of her liver, saving the boy from a life-threatening illness. Jenna Powell’s son, Rhett, was battling Alagille syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that had severely damaged his...
Gas jumps above $4 in Virginia despite recent decline
The average price of gas is back above $4 a gallon in Virginia per AAA.
Two Norfolk city employees face charges in cases involving public resources
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two City of Norfolk employees are facing charges in separate cases involving the alleged misuse of public resources, according to court documents. In one case, Vontina Laws, who documents say is a microcomputer systems analyst, is accused in connection with an alleged embezzlement involving taxpayer-funded cell phones. Court records show Laws […]
Car crashes into townhome on Appleton Court: VBFD
A car collided into a townhome on Appleton Court on Tuesday, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.
Norfolk schools placed on lockdown following reports of possible nearby shooting
NORFOLK, Va. — Police are investigating a report of a possible shooting in Norfolk, leading to two nearby schools being placed in a lockdown as a precaution. Officials said Norfolk police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 200 block of Harvard Street around 1:20 p.m. There are no confirmed victims at this time, but police are continuing to investigate.
New charges filed, trial delayed for second Accomack Co. defendant in Navy theft case
ACCOMAC, Va. - A federal case tied to a scheme to steal and sell U.S. Navy equipment is continuing to unfold, with new charges filed and a trial now delayed for the wife of a man who earlier pleaded guilty. As WBOC first reported, the case centers around what authorities...
YMCA selling Greenbrier North to expand childcare at other Chesapeake location
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is selling its Greenbrier North location. The money will be used to fund childcare and other expansions at the Greenbrier Family YMCA as need for childcare grows in Chesapeake.
$10M lawsuit filed over arrests during Oceanfront all-ages curfew
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Attorney Tim Anderson said he has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the city of Virginia Beach seeking to hold it accountable for enforcing an unlawful all-ages curfew that led to the arrests of three city residents. Two of the three people who had...
Virginia Beach police safely locate missing, endangered woman
Virginia Beach police have located a missing woman they believed was endangered. According to police, 55-year-old Sheila Rogers left her home in the 900 block of Prince William Court — in the Kings Grant area of the city — on foot just before 6 p.m. Tuesday. Around 8:30...
Verbal altercation escalates into stabbing in Hampton, suspect apprehended
A suspect was arrested in connection with a stabbing Monday night on Victoria Boulevard following a verbal altercation, according to Hampton Police.
