Jury Awards $10 Million to Virginia Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student
A jury in Newport News, Virginia, awarded $10 million to first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom at Richneck Elementary School in January 2023. Zwerner originally sought $40 million in her negligence lawsuit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker, the sole...
Local farmer struggles with tariffs and input costs, contemplates quitting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — There is pride in continuing on the multi-generational way of life. The Vaughan Farm in Pungo has been in operation since 1695. Across the Hampton Roads region, more than 360 farms have been owned and operated by the same families for over a century, according to records from both the […]
Sentara Virginia Beach mechanic’s 40-year art legacy brings holiday joy to patients, families
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An artist who's been bringing joy to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital for almost 40 years will soon be ending his time there. Anthony White, a mechanic at the hospital, brings the halls to life as an artist. Every year during the holidays, White sets up festive displays in high-traffic...
Three-vehicle crash on Shore Dr. involved VB school bus
A three-vehicle crash occurred on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach around 8 a.m. with no injuries reported.
Help for those fighting drug addiction before it’s too late
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Every day, 200 people in America die from fentanyl overdoses. Al Stancel overdosed on drugs Aug. 19, 2024. Earlier this year, his mother sat with 10 On Your Side for an emotional interview. “I can’t tell you how shocked I was,” Al Stancel said. “I could not stop screaming.” B.J. Stancel […]
Virginia Beach sees growing homeless population among seniors and minorities
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — New data from Virginia Beach shows seniors and minority groups are making up a growing share of the city's homeless population, reflecting national trends that have housing experts concerned. Virginia Beach's next Point-in-Time Count happens January 29, 2026 — a yearly snapshot of how many...
2 taken into custody after shooting inside Chesapeake KFC
Two men were taken into custody after shooting inside a Chesapeake KFC and being uncooperative with officers on Monday, according to police. Following a report of a gunshot inside the building, officers rushed to the KFC at 3148 Western Branch Boulevard. When they arrived, they located two suspects nearby: Kaden...
Some Calvert Square residents without heat
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Some residents in the Calvert Square neighborhood have been without heat since Thursday evening, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority confirmed. Temperatures overnight in Norfolk dropped to the mid-to-upper-30s and have not gotten much above 40 Friday as rain has been falling over the...
Bill pay assistance programs available for neighbors experiencing Dominion Energy price hikes
NORFOLK, Va. — News 3 previously reported that Dominion Energy customers will see their monthly bills increase by about $11 on average starting in January. The utility company offers several assistance programs to help customers manage the higher costs. The rate increase reflects rising costs for infrastructure...
Neighbors fear ducks in VB neighborhood are being harmed
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Residents in the Rosemont Forest neighborhood, near Stumpy Lake, say they’re worried someone may be harming the ducks that frequently gather in the area. Iva Nenova, who lives nearby, said she and her young son visit the ducks daily and have grown attached to...
