Virginia Beach VA

Chesapeake Police are looking for missing teen Santana Wadsworth, who has not been seen since Dec. 18 and may be with an ex-boyfriend in Danville, Va.

Two men have been shot on Johnson Avenue in Norfolk Wednesday, police said.

Portsmouth native Missy Elliott’s generous spirit for her hometown was in full display on December 22 at Third Baptist Church. In addition to a free lunch to the local Portsmouth Community, Missy, represented by her mother Patricia Elliott, donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homelessn which provides...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating graffiti found at a rainbow crosswalk at 19th Street and Cypress Avenue in the ViBe District. A police report has been completed and the incident is under active investigation, according to VBPD. The city’s Public Works Department has...

Retired Navy Rear Adm. James McPherson’s service to his country included time as the judge advocate general of the Navy, under secretary of the Army and acting secretary of the Navy. He’s now serving his community in Virginia Beach as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Despite extensive legal experience,...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A vacant house fire on Jamestown Avenue is under investigation, according to Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services. Crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Jamestown Avenue in reference to a residential structure fire at approximately 9:45 p.m. Upon arrival, crews reported fire in a...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth native and former vice mayor on Monday declared her candidacy to return to Portsmouth City Council. Lisa Lucas-Burke made the announcement in front of about 30 supporters at the Lucas Professional Center on County Street. The gathering included her mom, Sen. L. Louise Lucas.

RICHMOND, Va. (WCYB) — A recent federal lawsuit alleges leaders within the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) were aware of staffing shortages and failed to investigate a threat which ultimately led to the death of corrections officer Jeremy Lewis Hall. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of officer Hall's...

NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man is charged with several crimes after police say a woman suffered a graze wound from a bullet on Sunday night. Zollie R. Barrett, 39, was taken into custody in the area of the 1800 block of Greenleaf Drive and charged with discharging a firearm in an occupied building, possession of a...

NORFOLK, Va. — Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin has been crowned the winner of ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight in the 2025 Heavyweight Division. The nationally televised episode, which aired December 18, showcased three remarkable large-scale holiday experiences — Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin,...