Swimming advisory lifted at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Parts of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that were closed Wednesday due to high bacteria levels are now open, according to the City of Virginia Beach. The closure affected the Oceanfront from 8th-22nd streets. Swimming and wading are now allowed. Retested results show bacteria levels meet...
Residents mixed on planned Target in Norfolk’s Wards Corner
A new Target store is coming to Norfolk's Wards Corner area, bringing both excitement and concerns from local residents about the impact on their community.
Police: 1 shot on Regency Drive in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — One person has been shot on Regency Drive in Virginia Beach Thursday evening, police said. Virginia Beach Police said the person has non life-threatening injuries. Police did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting, or whether there is a suspect, but said...
Portsmouth man sentenced to nearly 11 years for carjacking victim at gunpoint
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison after carjacking someone at gunpoint in 2022. Cedric Rashad Davis Jr., 2022, was sentenced Wednesday to ten years and ten months for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Court documents say...
6 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Virginia That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Searching for incredible thrift stores in Virginia that justify a road trip?. These 6 massive secondhand shops offer amazing bargain hunts and unexpected treasures that make every mile of driving worthwhile!. 1. DAV Thrift Store (Virginia Beach) Ever walked into a thrift store and felt like you discovered a secret...
The Chicken Fried Steak At This Homey Restaurant In Virginia Is So Good, People...
In the culinary world, there exists a special category of restaurants that don’t need fancy decor or trendy menus to draw crowds – they simply let their food do all the talking. Rick’s Cafe in Virginia Beach is the embodiment of this philosophy, a place where the chicken...
Hampton Roads contractor accused of taking money and leaving jobs unfinished
Phil Casone, a general contractor in Hampton Roads, has been accused of taking money from customers and not completing the work, resulting in 11 judgments against him totaling over $125,000.
Man who allegedly cut woman in Chesapeake found, arrested in Moyock
A man who allegedly cut a woman on Independence Parkway in Chesapeake was found and arrested by the Currituck County Sheriff's Office in Moyock on Wednesday, the Chesapeake Police Department said.
Virginia woman breaks barriers and catches big fish!
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WFXR) — Sometimes, you are the only one. For Lia Harn, sometimes is always, at least for now. Harn is the only female offshore saltwater fishing first mate in Virginia. “It’s pretty cool, but it brings a lot of attention to you,” said Harn. ” There’s a lot of pros and cons. […]
Woman sentenced to nearly 2 years after fatal DUI crash in Portsmouth
NOTE: The above video is from previous coverage of Tiffanie Wallace’s conviction in April. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was recently sentenced to nearly two years in prison after a fatal crash on Cedar Lane. According to officials, on Aug. 29, 2025, Tiffanie Wallace was sentenced to a total of one year and eight...
