Portsmouth employees address residents’ quality of life issues
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A small army of city employees has taken over the city streets in Portsmouth to Roc the Bloc, with the mission of enhancing the quality of life in city neighborhoods by addressing key issues and to improve the community’s appearance and safety. “Today we are in Truxton, Arcadia Heights and Doug
Virginia Aquarium announces ‘Halloween Nights’ in October
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)- The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is getting into the Halloween spirit with ‘Halloween Nights’ on October 16 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dress up in costume and enjoy a family-friendly night under the sea, with costumed SCUBA divers, spooky science experiments, face painting,
Navy unveils $1.7B deal to modernize sailor housing in Hampton Roads
The Office of the Secretary of War and Department of the Navy unveiled an agreement Wednesday set to reshape unaccompanied housing for sailors in the Hampton Roads.
Suffolk man convicted on drug trafficking and gun charges
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Lewis Roy Hardy, 40, was convicted by a federal jury Tuesday on drug trafficking and gun charges following a traffic stop on August 17, 2025. According to court records, a Virginia State Police trooper observed Hardy speeding and weaving in traffic on Route 164 in Portsmouth. Believing that Hardy
Norfolk police seek suspect for car larcenies in Fairmount Park
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police are currently investigating multiple car larcenies that took place between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Sept. 15 in the Fairmount Park neighborhood in Norfolk. If you know anything about this incident or recognize the person above, call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Family members seek justice in Chesapeake involuntary manslaughter case
CHESAPEAKE, VA. (WAVY) – After being released on bond earlier this year, 19-year-old Synclair Mayes appeared in a Chesapeake courtroom on Sept. 16th. Mayes is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of 60-year-old Guadalupe Rivera. On May 29, 2026, Mayes was reportedly driving around 90 miles per hour down
NPD: Man injured in domestic stabbing on Bagnall Road
A man was injured following a domestic-related stabbing Friday night in Norfolk, according to police.
Battle of the Bay preview: Vick, NSU welcome Hampton in 61st meeting between Spartans...
Since 2007, the series is split evenly. Norfolk State and Hampton have each won eight games. The overall record in the series is 30-29-1 with NSU holding the one game advantage.
Armed Services YMCA opens new military childcare center in Virginia Beach
The 40,000-square-foot facility off Rosemont Road will serve up to 216 children of military families when it opens in October.
Chesapeake volunteer surprised with News 3 Everyday Hero award
Members of the Norfolk County Historical Society of Chesapeake joined me as I surprised fellow volunteer Kay Ziegler at the Chesapeake Central Library to present her with a News 3 Everyday Hero Award.

















