Police Believed a Bootlegger Threw a Virginia Teen Into the River After Hitting Him
Seventeen-year-old Elwood Hudgins was found drowned in Virginia’s Indian River, but police believed his death had begun on the bridge above. Their theory was that a bootlegger transporting illegal liquor struck the boy with a small car while crossing Oaklette Bridge. Panicked and desperate to conceal the accident, the
Norfolk man faces charges tied to postal worker drug and mail theft scheme
A Norfolk man is facing federal charges connected to a mail theft scheme involving a former postal carrier who was caught on camera doing drugs on the job and stealing mail.
Virginia Zoo to host adult night summer camp
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- Why should kids have all the fun? Now adults can relive a 90s summer at the Virginia Zoo’s Adult Night: Summer Camp! Salute your childhood by attending the camp on Saturday, August 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This 21+ nostalgic night out includes throwback camp activities like tug of war, […]
Man injured in single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Chesapeake
A man was injured following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Friday evening in Chesapeake, according to police.
Chesapeake Public Schools holding job fair Tuesday
CHESAPEAKE Va. (WAVY)- Would you like to work for the Chesapeake Public Schools System? They will be holding a ‘One Stop Job Fair’ Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the School Administration Building (1421 Kristina Way Chesapeake, Va 23320) from noon to 2 p.m. They are seeking to fill positions for bus drivers, custodians, s
VSP: 1 dead, 1 injured in separate crashes on I-64 near Granby St.
A man has died and another man was injured in separate crashes Monday morning at the same location on westbound Interstate 64 near Granby Street, Virginia State Police said.
Eight Decades of Sailing and Witnessing a Changing Chesapeake
I first met Ted Weihe 18 ago at the West River Sailing Club, where he happily sailed his Chesapeake 20 Stormy, and welcomed me a few times as crew. Since then, Ted has moved to Sarasota, FL, written a few books, and continues to race (and stay in touch). Ted...
Construction near Mount Trashmore begins, but Kids Cove parking lot stays open
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Construction to replace a deteriorating storm culvert has closed part of South Boulevard near Mount Trashmore, forcing people traveling to South Plaza Trail to take an alternate route. The closure began Monday after the city discovered a culvert beneath South Boulevard was in worse condition...
Disabled train blocks Military Highway near Shell Road and Canal Drive
Military Highway is closed after a disabled train blocked the roadway Monday morning, according to Chesapeake Roads.
Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel construction update July 2026
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The HRBT Expansion Project is out with its latest construction update, wrapping up the month of July 2026. New lanes set to open in Norfolk The first phases of the new westbound lanes on I-64 began opening throughout Norfolk. The first shift was completed on July 27 and included moving traffic […]
