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PORTSMOUTH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 5, 2026-- Love is in the air…are you ready to say yes? Rivers Casino Portsmouth will host the Bridal Brunch & Designer Showcase featuring Randy Fenoli of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” at The Event Center on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. This press release features multimedia....

As some teens learn to drive, the Virginia Beach community has had an increased focus on safety, driving preparation, and confidence on the road. With a growing number of 16-year-olds testing for learner’s permits and licenses, many of them are adjusting to the responsibilities that come with driving. According...

There were no injuries after a dryer fire on Colley Avenue in Norfolk Monday afternoon, according to Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

NORFOLK, Va. — The FBI says 2025 is on track to have the largest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded in the United States. City leaders in Hampton Roads announced they are feeling those impacts, as they report record low homicide rates. In Norfolk, police reported 26 homicides in...

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — With plenty of jobs on the waterfront, good weather and great views, the Hampton Roads region sounded like an ideal new home for the Parrish family of Yonkers, New York. They set up a multi-generational home in Hampton that included a mother, a grandson and three adult children. A fourth,...

The suspect in the shooting death of Kelvin Earl Smith at a South Military Highway business has been arrested Jan. 5, 2026, according to Chesapeake Police. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/police-1-dead-in-homicide-at-chesapeake-business/

Customers along Norfolk’s Ballentine Boulevard are grappling with sudden change after two longtime chicken restaurants.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Lowenthal, a longtime fur retailer in Hampton Roads, is about to close permanently. Its current owners, Norman and Sheri Mellides, announced they are retiring. Founded in 1955, Lowenthal’s has become a staple in the community, known for its designer furs, luxury outerwear, and...

If you’re in Virginia Beach and looking for something sweet that differs from your usual ice cream, Beach Towne Water Ice Company is the place to go. It’s especially good on a hot day if you are looking for something cold and refreshing. It is the perfect place to go with family and friends if you’re interested in...

Major changes are coming to Hampton Roads Transit’s microtransit system in 2026, with some of those updates set to take effect within days.