White Salsa: Virginia’s Strangest Tasty Tradition
Virginia is a land of many culinary wonders: fresh oysters, mouthwatering barbecue, blue crab, apples galore, and—wait, Miracle Whip salsa? Yes, that’s right. This unconventional concoction, a flavor party that combines Kraft’s “one-of-a-kind taste of creamy mayo and tangy dressing,” along with spices and milk, is a ti
Woody’s Raw Bar & Grill plans to relocate, add new restaurant in Chesapeake
For years, locals have waited for the vacant freestanding waterfront building on a strip of land between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Elizabeth River, just north of the Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake, to turn into something again. That time is finally drawing near. Jeff LeRoy, owner of Woody’s Raw...
Norfolk woman receives one-year sentence for animal cruelty after pit bull found dead in...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk woman was sentenced to one year in prison after a dead pit bull and a severely malnourished one were found inside her apartment. On Oct. 23, 2024, a maintenance worker at Oakmont North Apartments noticed a rotten odor and many flies coming from an apartment. Two emaciated dogs could […]
Only one Village Inn left in Hampton Roads after recent closures
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – And then there was one… Two local Village Inn restaurants, in Chesapeake and Suffolk, have closed. The links to web pages for both restaurants are broken. When you search for locations on the Village Inn website, it shows the only Hampton Roads restaurant that remains is the one in Virginia Bea
VBFD: Three employees at Atlantic Park restaurant suffer burns caused by grease
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated and a video was removed to correct the location of The Hampton Social. We regret the error. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Three employees at a restaurant, located in the Atlantic Park area, suffered burns Wednesday night, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department. Fire
Dominion Power proposes price hike to recoup approximately $922 million in fuel costs
NORFOLK, VA. (WAVY) – Dominion Energy is seeking a long-term plan that would see customers cover fuel costs accrued over the past year. The estimated total of these costs comes to around $922 million. By following the industry standard of paying back the fuel costs in just 1 year, Dominion customers would be charged a
Virginia Aquarium to host ‘Sharks after dark’ 21+ event
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)- Virginia Aquarium’s ‘Sharks after Dark’ event for visitors 21+ will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Aquariums bills it as “the perfect monthly event for nocturnal creatures!” See the Aquarium’s nightlife with shark activity and moray eel energy. This adult-only
Virginia Beach announces more small business grants
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development’s (VBED) HIVE small business resource center and the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) have announced new grants for eligible Virginia Beach small businesses. Grants of up to $10,000 will be given to small businesses to
Providence Road in Chesapeake reopens after partially closing due to downed power pole
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Providence Road in Chesapeake has reopened after partially closing due to a downed power pole Wednesday afternoon, according to Chesapeake Roads on Twitter. As of around 3:32 p.m. on Sept. 2, the road has reopened between Holly Point Boulevard and Campostella Road.
‘Green September’ spotlights minority-owned Hampton Roads restaurants
The Hampton Roads Greenbook app is highlighting local minority-owned restaurants throughout September as part of its new "Green September" initiative.

















