Hampton Roads nonprofit starts removing dozens of abandoned boats from local waterways
On a sunny morning this week, Vincent Bowhers stood on the Willoughby Boat Ramp in Norfolk, below bustling traffic on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Right along the dock a mast rose out of the water, the only part of a boat that is not yet submerged. Bowhers pointed out other abandoned boats farther out in the...
A string of 10 straight palindrome days is underway for 2025
NORFOLK, Va. — You’ve probably heard of palindromes. They’re strings of characters or words that read the same backward as they do forward. They’re words like "mom" and "dad" and names like "Hannah" or "Bob." They can also be dates, and starting on May 20, we’ve...
VBPD: 2 additional people arrested after double shooting on Sassafras Ct.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Two additional people have been arrested in connection with a double shooting on Sassafras Court in April. According to officials, on April 14 around 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Sassafras Court for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers saw two people...
Former delegate Steve Heretick joins Portsmouth commonwealth’s attorney race
Steve Heretick, a former Portsmouth city councilman and Virginia delegate, announced his candidacy for Portsmouth commonwealth's attorney, according to a press release.
Fire burns Virginia Beach tattoo shop
VIRGINIA BEACH — A fire broke out at a tattoo studio at the Oceanfront early Wednesday morning. Shortly after 2:15 a.m., Virginia Beach Fire Department units were dispatched to Seven Cities Tattoo, located at 529 Virginia Beach Blvd. in the city’s ViBe Creative District, for a report of a fire, according to a post on...
Sailor for a Day: Beneath the waves on a submarine
NORFOLK, Va. (WDBJ) - Beneath the waves, the U.S. Navy has an elite group of sailors working to protect their country and the freedom of the seas. The submarine force is one of the most significant advantages of the U.S. Navy because of its stealth and endurance. Unlike the other...
Video: Man steals from Norfolk 7-Eleven and Papa Joes Smoke Shop
The Norfolk Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in two commercial burglaries.
Bon Secours set to hold ribbon cutting for New Primary Care Center in Portsmouth
This new primary care location is part of Bon Secours’ commitment to improve access to quality and compassionate care.
Naval Station Norfolk is set to be the east coast home for the Navy’s...
Norfolk will eventually be the home for the Navy’s first carrier-based drone, the MQ-25A Stingray. With a wingspan larger than an F/A-18, the drones will take over the air refueling role for aircraft stationed on the carriers. Still in development, Norfolk is not expected to see the first drones arrive until at least...
Norfolk Botanical Garden voted #1 butterfly house in the U.S.
The Bristow Butterfly Garden in the Norfolk Botanical Garden has been voted "#1 Best Butterfly House in the United States" in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
