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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — As Hampton Roads gets ready for what could be a weekend heavily impacted by winter weather, Dominion Energy is busy preparing. This year, Dominion focused on bolstering its power grid. Not only to keep the power on but also to have a strong response for when there is an outage. “Hardening […]

High Street Pizza & Pour House draws crowds to Portsmouth, VA’s historic High Street with Detroit-style pizza and craft pours. Owners Tim and his wife launched the spot four years ago after a COVID lockdown lasagna hustle exploded into pizza fame. Locals pack the place for its vibe and...

People around the community are gathering to remember Russ Bradshaw. Bradshaw was a Navy veteran, Shriner, master mason, and philanthropist.

Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured Wednesday evening.

Ever wonder what makes a simple hot dog joint become a Virginia legend? Tucked away at 10725 Jefferson Ave in Newport News, Gus’s Hot Dog King has been slinging comfort classics that keep locals coming back generation after generation. This isn’t your average fast-food stop. It’s a family-owned treasure...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — In preparation for possible winter weather this weekend, the City of Virginia Beach has been preparing equipment, supplies, and developing staffing plans. The city, in a statement to WAVY, said, “Our priority is to keep residents safe and maintain access to critical services during...

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Two people have died and four people were injured in a fire that engulfed a a multi-unit residence on West County Street in Hampton Wednesday evening. One of the injured is a firefighter who fell through the roof, but was able to get out with their crew, according to the Hampton Division of Fire...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Jaquan Hassan Brehon, 26, was sentenced to one and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges stemming from a scheme that unfolded at a Norfolk gas station. The crime, which involved fraudulently obtaining a Navy Federal Credit Union loan, occurred on Nov. 17, 2023, at a gas […]

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — New data presented to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission board shows the impact federal job cuts have had on the economy in the region over the last year. Regional economist Nikki Johnson explained the biggest take away from the Hampton Roads 2026 Economic Outlook presentation...

Laura Mae fell in love with birds about a decade ago. She noticed them in the world around her, such as a rare pair of breeding peregrine falcons she watches nest every year in downtown Norfolk. “Birds have just become my favorite,” she said. “I bird morning, noon and night....