April Fools: Virginia Beach’s Mount Trashmore ‘blows up’ in methane explosion (1992)
April 1, 1992, started out like any other morning. But soon, a radio morning show's announcement sent residents living near Mount Trashmore into a panic.
Virginia Beach launches new $50 parking voucher plan for Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach city leaders are rolling out a new parking voucher plan aimed at getting more locals to the Oceanfront and saving money while they’re there. Online registration is now open, and residents can start applying right away. City leaders say the program is...
VB begins issuing fines, citations through new school zone speed cameras
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The initial warning period for Virginia Beach's new school zone speed cameras has ended; fines and citations will now be issued through this new enforcement program. Speeding violations will prompt a $100 fine, according to the City of Virginia Beach's website. The school zone areas...
NPD: Man hurt following shooting on E. Princess Anne Road
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– A man is hurt after being shot in Norfolk Tuesday night. According to police, officers were called to Sentara Leigh Hospital just after 10 p.m. for the report of a gunshot victim that walked in the hospital. Police say his injuries are non-life-threatening. After investigating, it was revealed...
Virginia Beach residents offered $50 annual Oceanfront parking voucher
In an effort to improve accessibility at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the city is offering a $50 annual parking voucher to residents.
Norfolk Police seek the public’s help to identify car larceny suspects
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police are seeking the public’s help to find individuals in connection to car larcenies that happened in the Tanners Creek neighborhood Sunday morning, according to the Norfolk Police Department on Twitter. The department provided the following video of the incident:....
Union Pines wrestler claims third place at national wrestling tournament
Union Pines wrestler and two-time state champion Dominic Blue finished third at the NHSCA National Wrestling Tournament held this past weekend in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The NHSCA Wrestling Nationals began in 1990 when the National High School Coaches Association invited all senior state champions to compete in a...
Railroad files for abandonment as Navy looks to expand JEB Little Creek-Fort Story
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A long-operating railroad line could soon be abandoned in order to facilitate the expansion of JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Earlier this month, Canonie Atlantic Co. filed a petition with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) to officially abandon a little more than two miles of...
NPS reviewing protocols after incident involving 6-year-old
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 6-year-old student from Granby Elementary School was safely located Monday afternoon after a school bus driver apparently made a mistake during the ride home from school. The child was found by their father walking in the neighborhood shortly after police were notified of the situation,...
This Unassuming Virginia Taqueria Serves Some Of The Best Mexican Food In The Entire...
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from discovering a restaurant that exceeds every expectation you didn’t even know you had. Jessy’s Taqueria in Norfolk, Virginia is exactly that kind of place, serving up Mexican food so good that you’ll wonder how you survived before knowing it existed.

















