Norfolk School Board, City Council joint meeting to discuss budget, consolidation plans
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It’s no secret that the city of Norfolk is undergoing a lot of changes when it comes to its school division, and Tuesday leaders came together for a joint meeting to formally discuss where things stand, and where they still need to go. A new acting superintendent, a new school board member […]
Norfolk power outage affects 1,000 residents; Dominion Energy restores all service
NORFOLK, Va. — Parts of Norfolk, including the Fort Norfolk and Chelsea neighborhoods, experienced a power outage Wednesday afternoon. According to Dominion Energy, just before 2 p.m. about 1,000 customers lost power in the area. Crews were able to re-route the flow of electricity and restore service to 575 customers...
Police seek suspect in NSU student shooting death
Prince William County Police seek a suspect in the shooting death of a Norfolk State University student. Link: https://wavy.com.
Norfolk State to Fine Students $25 for Excessive Energy Bills
(TNS) — Students at a university in Virginia could soon face a fine for using too much electricity. Norfolk State University recently sent out an email to students threatening to fine those living in off-campus university housing who rack up high electricity bills, per 13 News Now. The $25 fine will apply to...
2 arrested following leak of sensitive info from Chesapeake Correctional Center
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation after they say a former employee leaked "sensitive video and confidential documents" from the Chesapeake Correctional Center. According to the sheriff's office, Jeremiah Harrell, a former employee, was charged "in relation to soliciting,...
MEAC upset: Delaware State knocks off no. 2 seed
Delaware State came out sharp and outlasted Morgan State in a MEAC Tournament upset. The post MEAC upset: Delaware State knocks off no. 2 seed appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
U.S. Navy ship to be named in honor of Cheshire native and Vietnam War...
The "USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr." is set to be commissioned in April.
Portsmouth grocery store opens amid food desert concerns
A new Grocery Outlet and Bargain Market has opened in Portsmouth, giving residents another option for affordable food, but some neighbors say parts of the city are still underserved.
Man who turned himself for VB Oceanfront shooting that hurt six denied bond
An 18-year-old man arrested in connection with a shooting that hurt six people Saturday night at Oceanfront was denied bond during a hearing on Wednesday.
Police in Virginia Beach seeking public’s assistance in identifying an assault suspect
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– Police in Virginia Beach are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying an assault suspect. Police say the assault occurred on March 8, around 10:30 a.m., at a business in the 600 block of Newtown Road. The suspect approached the victim from the rear and assaulted them. The...
