Chesapeake woman becomes one of city’s oldest Citizens Police Academy graduates
Phyllis Allgood, an 82-year-old Chesapeake neighbor, became one of the oldest graduates of Chesapeake's Citizens Police Academy after completing 9 weeks of training.
Free bike night kicks off Virginia Beach Holiday Lights at the Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The magic of the holidays returns to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk this week with a special free preview of the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach. Cyclists of all ages are invited to enjoy Holiday Bike Night on Thursday, November 13, before the official opening on Friday.
Historic Francis Land House opens after years of repairs and restoration
The Francis Land House in Virginia Beach reopens with a free Community Day, noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. The historic home, which dates to about 1800, has been closed since 2019 for major repairs and restoration. Sunday's event features demonstrations of early 19th-century Virginia life, including artisanal...
Sewage spill causes advisory on shellfish in VB’s Broad Bay
A sewage spill in Virginia Beach’s Broad Bay Island neighborhood has prompted health officials to temporarily ban the harvesting and consumption of shellfish from nearby waters.
Maximizing Your 5-Week Stay in Portsmouth: A Comprehensive Guide
A French visitor is set to spend five weeks in Portsmouth and is seeking advice on how to make the most of his stay. He is particularly interested in pubs, live music, and local events, and has reached out to the online community for suggestions. Despite the anticipated "humide" or humid weather, he is eager to...
Fire damages trailer in Portlock area of Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A fire damaged a trailer and displaced one person Thursday morning on Homecrest Boulevard in the Portlock area of the city, the Chesapeake Fire Department said. At 10:28 a.m., Chesapeake firefighters were sent to the 100 block of Homecrest Blvd. for the report of a fire, and when Chesapeake...
CPD: Man dies following auto-pedestrian crash near Discovery Dr.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– A man has died after being hit by a car in Chesapeake early Friday morning. According to police, officers were called to the intersection of Clearfield Ave and Discovery Drive just after midnight for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived on scene,...
ICE Detainment Sparks Controversy in Local Community
A recent incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining a woman on Diamond Springs and Bayside has sparked a heated debate on social media. The incident was witnessed by a local resident who was on their way to work. The woman was seen handcuffed and surrounded by unmarked vehicles, with a...
Chesapeake Public Schools bus hits garage, no children injured
No children were injured after a Chesapeake Public Schools bus struck a garage on Friday morning, according to police.
Court Docs: Chesapeake man shot neighbor’s dog
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A Chesapeake horse stable operator is facing multiple charges after police say he shot and killed a neighbor’s dog earlier this month, according to court documents. The criminal complaint states officers were called around 6:20 p.m. Nov. 9 to Centerville Turnpike South for a report of an...
