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There was a time before cellphones, when you could pick up a landline, dial 0, and a well-informed woman would provide assistance with any call you needed to make. For Paterson, New Jersey native Derrick Hansford, it proved quite a personal experience. He says, “I used to be able to go and hit the 0, the operator butto

Months after rejecting a proposal that would have substantially increased their own salaries, the Chesapeake City Council narrowly voted on Tuesday to hike their pay by 3.5%. Currently, council members’ annual salaries are $25,000, with the mayor earning $27,000. The ordinance raises the salaries of the council members

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Running a high school athletic department involves serious dedication, and no one has more dedicated than Lake Taylor athletic director Bobby Pannenbacker, who is retiring later this month after 25 years. “It’s time,” Pannenbacker said. “I’m 75 years old and I’ve been doing this for 53 years.” Pri

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A Norfolk cocaine dealer was sentenced on June 9 to 30 years in prison on his convictions for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and illegal firearm possession related to drug trafficking. The sentencing stems from a case where law enforcement conducted several controlled purchases of co

Amid pop-up parties and parking chaos, some park users call the curfew a lazy fix that punishes everyone for the actions of a few. When the City of Norfolk shortened Lafayette Park's hours to 7 p.m. last Friday, it said the change was meant to keep the park safe, family-friendly and supportive of the nearby Virginia Zo

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)- Police in Portsmouth are investigating a double shooting Wednesday morning. Officers were called to this shooting, in the 2000 block of Queen Street, at 10:20 a.m. Police say two men were taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time, Police

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The iconic pink pigs outside Malbon Brothers Corner Mart and BBQ soon will be gone as the longtime Virginia Beach business prepares to close at the end of the summer. The kitchen stayed busy this week at the corner of General Booth Boulevard and Culver...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Harborfest, Juneteenth and Sail 250 will be held together in less than two weeks, bringing a large combined event to the Hampton Roads harbor. Ahead of the highly anticipated event, the U.S. Coast Guard announced its plans to ensure public safety and security. Captain Peggy Britton, an official wi

If you are looking for a place to gather with other soccer fans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 games, 10 On Your Side compiled this list.

When Sail250, Juneteenth and Harborfest all take over the Norfolk and Portsmouth waterfronts next week, they'll be watched over by men and women from Portsmouth's U.S. Coast Guard base.