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The city is competing against 15 Southern destinations for a chance to be featured on the cover of The Local Palate’s Best Culinary Towns of the South issue. Norfolk, Va. (June 30, 2026) — Norfolk’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene is receiving national recognition as one of 15 destinations selected to compete for Th

NORFOLK, Va. — Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day in Norfolk with two dazzling fireworks displays lighting up the night sky! Hampton Roads residents and visitors alike are invited to join the celebration with events on Friday, July 3, at Ocean View Beach Park and Saturday, July 4, at Town Point Park.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Initially named the Gosport Shipyard back in 1767 under British rule, Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, founded 31 years before the Department of the Navy. “We are the economic heartbeat of Portsmouth, Virginia,” said Rear Admiral Kavon Hak

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Jeffrey Leffel faced the music for his crimes in a Chesapeake courtroom Wednesday morning. Leffel, a former Sentara Health maintenance worker charged with secretly filming people inside the healthcare company’s unisex restroom for years. It took place at the Sentara Family Medicine and Pediatri

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Col. Tracy Allen was relieved of her command of the 633rd Medical Group Tuesday, the base announced. Col. Stephen Anderson, the 633rd Air Base Wing Commander, relieved her of command “due to loss of confidence in her ability to lead.” Col. Michael Blowers, deputy command surgeon at Air

A U.S. Navy aircrewman is missing after a helicopter conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early Wednesday morning, according to U.S. 5th Fleet.

A dangerous heat wave is settling into Hampton Roads. While a Dominion Energy spokesperson says the power grid is ready, customers should prepare for higher electric bills.

Brennan Feldman, who played a crucial role in rescuing a woman trapped inside an SUV engulfed by a sinkhole in downtown Norfolk, is recounting his experience during the intense rescue.  He was driving toward downtown Norfolk during heavy rain on June 23 when he noticed the vehicle partially submerged in floodwater. Fel

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — An inmate died Wednesday after experiencing an apparent medical emergency at the Chesapeake Correctional Center, according to Lauryn Ramsey, spokesperson for the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office. Donelle Felder, 39, was taken to the hospital at approximately 11 a.m. after medics were called due to a

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A new daily bus route connecting Raleigh to Norfolk, Virginia, is now in service, with stops in Eastern Carolina. The Rockfish Run route includes stops in Greenville, Edenton, Elizabeth City, and Wilson. The new route is part of a statewide expansion that adds about 900 miles...