Madison County Commissioners hear report on hiring new Economic Development Director
The Madison County Board of commissioners heard a report on Tuesday on the process of hiring a new City of Norfolk and Norfolk Area Economic Director. Board Chairman Troy Uhlir told News Talk WJAG some of the qualities they are looking for in that position. "Helping establish business all the...
HRT Announces Independence Day Schedules and Detours
NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. On July 3, bus, light rail, Paratransit, OnDemand ridesharing and the Base Express will operate on their Saturday schedules. The Elizabeth River Ferry will operate on
VB expects traffic, large crowds for Fourth of July holiday
Above video: Virginia Beach Oceanfront Fourth of July fireworks from 2025. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach officials say larger-than-normal crowds are expected to attend the Fourth of July Stars and Stripes Celebration at the Oceanfront this weekend, and while there are plans to manage traffic, they caution
Great Bridge Bridge heat precautions ahead of extreme temps
Chesapeake Public Works is monitoring the Great Bridge Bridge and preparing cooling operations as extreme heat hits Hampton Roads.
Video: Fiery crash on VA-164 in Portsmouth; critical injury reported
One person is in critical condition following a vehicle crash on VA-164 near Towne Point Road in Portsmouth, according to Portsmouth Police.
VB apartment residents report damaged vehicles
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Around 8:30 a.m. last Saturday, Virginia Beach Police got several calls from tenants of Pembroke Town Center Apartments, just off Independence Boulevard next to Pembroke Square, regarding destruction of property. Virginia Beach Police found several vehicles with damage, though the number of
Commercial property theft increasing in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Vandalism and commercial property theft are increasing in the area, according to the Portsmouth Police Department. Thieves are targeting copper pipes, water main valves and AC units. Here are a few tips to secure your property: Keep property well lit: Thieves thrive in the dark. Make sure your
Norfolk CBP seizes $170K auto parts shipment from China over fraudulent IDs
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized approximately $170,000 worth of automative struts and shock absorbers from China in Norfolk after the importer submitted several fraudulent identifications and documentation. On May 27, CBP officers initially inspected a shipping container and fou
New $100 trash can fee in place for 450,000 Americans starting July 1
A NEW trash fee will impact 450,000 Americans beginning on July 1. The cost of a trash bin will go up to $100 in a matter of days. Virginia Beach, in southeastern Virginia, is implementing new trash rules starting July 1. The cost of a trash or recycling bin replacement...
‘It’s been a great week:’ NATO FLEETEX26 exercise wraps up
'It's been a great week:' Largest maritime training exercise in the western Atlantic in U.S. Navy's history wraps up
