Active-duty soldier stationed in SC dies in Qatar
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An active-duty soldier stationed at Shaw Air Force Base died last week while supporting military operations in Qatar, the U.S. Army announced. Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, of Norfolk, Virginia, died Sept. 18 in Doha as a result of a non-combat-related incident. According to a Washington...
Candidates in Norfolk’s two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
This November, five seats on Norfolk’s City Council will be on the ballot — but only two feature contested races. In Wards 2 and 5, incumbents Jeremy McGee and Tommy Smigiel face no challengers. Ward 1 features a sole candidate, Scott Guirlinger, after Vice Mayor Martin Thomas opted not to run again after a decade on t
Virginia Beach Neptune Festival suspends Friday Boardwalk Weekend activities
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is suspending all Boardwalk Weekend activities on Friday. In response to sustained high winds affecting the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the festival announced a modified schedule for its forthcoming 52nd Annual Boardwalk Weekend. According to a release, th
Norfolk neighbors face tidal flooding as strong winds push water into streets
Residents in Larchmont, Ocean View and other Norfolk neighborhoods are dealing with flooded roads and rising water as strong northeast winds combine with higher-than-normal tides.
Guatemalan man arrested by ICE in Chesapeake during targeted operation
A Guatemalan man was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Chesapeake on Wednesday, ICE confirmed to WAVY.
Norfolk Police seeking help locating missing woman with autism
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police have issued a missing person with autism alert on behalf of the Norfolk Police Department for Ernestine Teressa Smith. Smith is described as a 63-year-old black female who stands 5 foot 9 inches and weighs 250 pounds. She has grey hair and was last seen on at 5:10 […]
1 dead, 2 hurt following crash on N. Military Hwy in Norfolk; detour in...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A person has died and two others are hurt following a crash in Norfolk Thursday morning. Officers were called to the 2700 block of North Military Highway just after 9 a.m. for the report of a two-vehicle crash involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle and a Hyundai Elantra sedan. […]
Neptune Festival returns to Virginia Beach with new feature and special tribute
Among the sculptures on display is a tribute to Donna Tate, a well-known contributor to the Neptune Festival for 40 years ,who passed away earlier this year.
Band of the Year Rankings: Norfolk State, Virginia State High-Step Into September’s Top Spots
Norfolk State edges North Carolina A&T by 0.1 point in the September Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings, while Virginia State opens a commanding Division II lead—complete rankings, category leaders, and analysis.
Luxury living coming to Portsmouth waterfront
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — It wasn’t the typical groundbreaking, but the one held Wednesday on Crawford Street in Olde Towne Portsmouth, across from the deconstruction of the Municipal Center, is expected to add 44 luxury apartments to the waterfront landscape by November 2027. The luxury apartments, which mark a $15 mil

















