Norfolk store owner says customer was taken by ICE inside their store
NORFOLK, Va, (WAVY) — Employees at Lempira Latin Store in Norfolk are still processing what they say was an ICE raid inside their store. Store co-owner Elena Moreno said it was just a normal day working behind the counter when suddenly, a customer came sprinting through the door shouting. “I saw he came in running […]
Virginia Beach Students learning skills to detect AI news content
In an advanced journalism class at VA Beach's Ocean Lakes High School, students are grappling with an increasingly difficult challenge: identifying news content impacted by artificial intelligence.
New plaque at Virginia Beach City Hall honors indigenous people
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach city leaders are taking a formal step to honor the indigenous tribes who first called this region home. A special ceremony was held at Virginia Beach City Hall on Thursday to unveil a new land acknowledgment statement plaque, which will now be permanently displayed in the building...
‘I can’t bring Mekhi back’: Grandmother’s plea for S Military Highway stoplight
Barbara Brouillette the grandmother of 9-year-old Mekhi Anderson who was hit and killed on S Military Highway, is calling for safety changes to the area.
Blue the Purebred Boxer Needs a Loving Home at Chesapeake Humane Society
Meet Blue, a classic bouncy Boxer with a heart as big as his paws. He’s equal parts goofy playmate and professional couch potato, perfectly content to zoom around one minute and melt into the sofa the next. Blue is a purebred Boxer who was found as a stray in...
Filled to capacity: Norfolk SPCA dog kennels full
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk SPCA says all of its dog kennels are full and it needs your help saving the lives of animals. If you had visited the Norfolk SPCA six weeks ago, you might have thought, ‘who let the dogs out.'” However, Thursday, it’s, who brought the dogs back. “Our situation is […]
Norfolk State Receives Elizabeth River Project Award
2026 Model Level Sustained Distinguished Performance Award from the Elizabeth River Project. Thursday, January 29, 2026, Norfolk State University was honored to receive the 2026 Model Level Sustained Distinguished Performance Award from the Elizabeth River Project. The Elizabeth River Restoration Advisory Committee,...
Bill to protect women from unwanted hysterectomies moves through General Assembly, could help Perwaiz...
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A bill aimed at better protecting women from unwanted medical surgeries is making its way through the General Assembly. This comes as a $6 billion lawsuit against the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare system moves through the court process as it relates to former Chesapeake OBGYN Javaid Perwaiz....
Heightened police presence at Grassfield High following threat investigation
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Administrators at Grassfield High School are investigating after an unverified and anonymous threat Friday morning. In a messaged shared with families, school officials revealed they are closely working with law enforcement but believe the threat to be non-credible: This message is to inform...
Bill to bring the light rail to the Oceanfront dies in committee, but the...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A bill that aimed to determine the feasibility of a Tide Light Rail extension to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront was killed in the General Assembly. 13News Now first reported on the bill by Del. Alex Askew last week. The bill would've requested the state's Department of Rail and Public...
