Brother of deadly shooting victim speaks out eight years later
Eight years after San Juan Shy was killed on Bolton Street, his brother Ahmad continues to seek justice while working as a social worker to support families facing similar trauma.
New service connects uninsured adults in South Hampton Roads to free healthcare
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — On July 8, the Norfolk Department of Public Health launched a new free platform named Front Door for uninsured adults in the southern area of Hampton Roads, according to a press release. Front Door is intended to help adults in that part of the region find free and affordable healthcare by […]
U.S. Navy Highlights Manitowoc Native As Part Of America 250
The U.S. Navy is highlighting a servicemember from Manitowoc. Petty Officer 2nd Class Gavin Froelich serves the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron on board Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia. Froehlich is a 2022 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and says the skills and values needed...
Chesapeake police seek public help finding missing Jordan Alexis Hernandez
The Chesapeake Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating 28-year-old Jordan Alexis Hernandez, who was last seen on June 10.
Virginia Beach Zoning Now Explicitly Permits Solar Panels on Homes, Farms, and Businesses—with One...
Virginia Beach permits solar on homes, farms, businesses but excludes historic/cultural districts; ground arrays capped at 500 sq ft or 30%.
The Virginia Zoo to celebrate 125th anniversary with special event in August
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – As the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, it’s hosting a 125th Anniversary Event in August, according to a press release. The event will take place at the zoo on Aug. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will include chats with educators and keepers, […]
Fans brave extreme heat, mild smoke at Portsmouth music festival
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Despite a weekend marked by smoky skies and intense heat, outdoor activities continued across the region Saturday as music fans gathered in Portsmouth. A sold-out crowd of music fans and vendors camped out near the Portsmouth Pavilion for a two-day music festival featuring bluegrass artist, Bil
Young North Atlantic right whale sighted near Sandbridge Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A young North Atlantic right whale was recently spotted in a rare sighting near Sandbridge Beach, according to video taken by Andy Kennedy. Watch: North Atlantic right whale sighting in video taken by Andy Kennedy. North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, Rudee Tours says...
Red Cross out for blood in Hampton Roads
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Friday morning at Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach, the Red Cross was out for blood. “The need for blood is very important,” said Tiffany McClain with the Red Cross. “As we go into the summer months, we tend to see a decline in donations, so we’re actually in an emergency […]
Man dead after stabbing on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man is dead after a domestic-related stabbing on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk Saturday morning, according to the Norfolk Police Department. At around 12:55 a.m. on July 18, a man was found with a life-threatening stab wound at a home in the 400 block of East Little Creek Road. […]
