Chesapeake Animal Services needs foster families to prevent euthanasia
Chesapeake Animal Services is overwhelmed with kittens and needs foster families to step up before healthy animals are euthanized for space.
“Flesh eating bacteria” to amp up in summer months
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Vibrio infections are pretty preventable, but not a lot of people know about it, according to Virginia health experts. Often referred to as a flesh-eating bacteria, the symptoms can get pretty nasty. Its symptoms largely depend on how you contract Vibrio. The bacteria thrives in salt water, mak
‘Pig Pickin’ BBQ fundraiser to boost crime line rewards on June 6
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The rewards fund for area crime lines will soon see a boost as the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers gather to host their 19th annual “Pig Pickin’ and Family Fun Day” on June 6. The event will be at the Virginia Beach...
$25M lawsuit filed over Rolin Hill’s death in police custody
A newly-filed lawsuit is seeking millions of dollars in damages over the death of Rolin Hill, a man who passed away in the hospital after suffering from a medical emergency while in jail back in 2024.
New details emerge in Lina Guerra murder investigation at Varela bond hearing
The Navy reservist accused of killing his wife before fleeing the country was denied bond during a court hearing on Thursday.
Virginia Beach sailor charged in woman’s death remains hospitalized; arraignment postponed
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach sailor charged with murder in the death of a fellow sailor did not appear in court Thursday for his scheduled arraignment after remaining hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to newly filed court records. Quentell Lawrence, 22, is charged with second-degree.
Chesapeake shed fire spreads to townhouses
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Chesapeake shed fire on Thursday has displaced a family from their home in the Western Branch area of the city. The Chesapeake Fire Department said they were called to the 3800 block of Sir Francis Drake Drive around 1:30 p.m. after receiving multiple calls about a shed fire. Crews arrived on scene
Community activist organizes Juneteenth Parade to heal generational pain
Organizers of the 2026 Juneteenth Parade in Norfolk are prying apart the invisible chains that keep people in bondage.
Boat repair shops experiencing a rush ahead of Harborfest and Sail250®
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Soon, the waters surrounding Hampton Roads will serve as a basin for summer boating. In two weeks, the region will welcome a procession of majestic watercraft trimmed with giant sails catching the mid-June winds that accompany Harborfest and Sail250®. It’s a signal to the...
Governor signs bills designed to protect patients and medical professionals from hospital violence
NORFOLK, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation “to make Virginia hospitals and medical facilities safer for patients, their families, and the nurses, doctors, and medical professionals who serve Virginia communities,” according to the Governor’s Office. Thursday at Se
