Firefighters respond to brush fire near Norfolk Premium Outlets
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFK) responded to a fire in the wooded area adjacent to the Norfolk Premium Outlets Wednesday afternoon. A City of Norfolk spokesperson confirmed the first call was received at 3:49 p.m. As of 5 p.m., fire crews were still on scene, in the 1600 block of Premium Outlets Blvd....
Portsmouth man sentenced to life for fatally shooting New Jersey pastor
A Virginia man convicted of shooting a New Jersey pastor to death outside her home in 2023 was sentenced Monday to life in prison. https://www.wavy.com/news/national/portsmouth-man-sentenced-to-life-for-fatally-shooting-new-jersey-pastor/
‘Everyday Hero’ keeps Portsmouth schools moving on first day back
So often, it's the students, parents and teachers who get the spotlight entering a new school year. But in Portsmouth, one woman's above-and-beyond work behind the scenes makes all the difference.
Norfolk auto shops seeking answers after catalytic converters stolen
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk auto services shop is looking for answers after multiple catalytic converters were stolen early this week. "We've been in business for 37 years, and we continue to try to build in the area. We want to take care of our customers any way we can, but things like this do happen in business, and...
How Chesapeake is working to help incarcerated veterans break the PTSD cycle
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office is taking a step to address what they say traps many veterans in a cycle of incarceration. Chesapeake Sheriff Dave Rosado says he's excited to introduce the Veterans PTSD Program, one of several initiatives already underway at the Chesapeake Correctional Center. Now...
VB shelter has more than 200 animals ready to adopt
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center is one of the shelters participating in Clear the Shelters this month. They have more than 200 animals ready for adoption, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, a couple bunnies and even some roosters. To help clear the shelter, it is offering...
Virginia Wesleyan University to be renamed Batten University
According to a news release from the university, the Board of Trustees voted to rename the University in honor of the Batten family, “whose commitment to the institution began in 1978."
Navy pilot rescued after ejecting from jet off Virginia coast
A Navy pilot ejected from an F/A-18E Super Hornet during a routine training flight off the coast of Virginia and was rescued by the Coast Guard, while the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Sandbridge cautiously optimistic on Hurricane Erin
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — As of Tuesday, the projected path of Hurricane Erin showed it just cruising well offshore past Virginia Beach, as Sandbridge area residents told 10 On Your Side they are really not that concerned about the storm. Those visiting the area on vacation, however, said the rain may make them...
Power outages, flooded roads discussed as VB officials brace for Hurricane Erin
Virginia Beach city leaders are holding a press conference Wednesday to discuss their preparations ahead of Hurricane Erin's expected brush past the east coast.