Parents sue VBCPS after special needs child falls from bus
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The parents of a four-year-old special needs child are suing Virginia Beach City Public Schools for negligence after their daughter fell from the steps of a school bus Monday. “Pain, hurt, just sad, because it’s something that should not have happened,” said Chanel Jacobs about the...
Portsmouth dog boarding facility serves deployed military members
A dog boarding facility in the Churchland neighborhood of Portsmouth is providing peace of mind for military members deployed thousands of miles away.
Chesapeake neighbors rescue man trapped in SUV submerged in Indian Creek
Chesapeake neighbors rescued a driver from a sinking SUV after the vehicle left Indian Creek Road and crashed into Indian Creek Wednesday night.
Movies and TV shows casting in Norfolk
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
VBFD: Garage fire traced to overloaded extension cords
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – It was an accidental electrical fire that damaged a detached garage in the 5500 block of Larry Avenue in Virginia Beach early Thursday morning, fire investigators determined. No injuries were reported. Units from the Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) and emergency medical services...
College Freshman Brings a Nostalgic General Store Back to Olde Towne Community in Virginia
Despite having her college years ahead of year, and only just obtaining the right to sign her name, a young Virginia woman has joined the ranks of American small business owners with a distinctly rustic flair. With a childhood spent browsing old-timey general stores among the mountains of North Carolina,...
Former employees say they told CRMC leadership about Perwaiz
Two former employees at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center are speaking out against the hospital, claiming they told supervisors about concerns they had regarding former OB-GYN Dr. Javaid Perwaiz.
Hampton school plants ‘moon tree’ with seed from Artemis space mission
Behind Mary W. Jackson Elementary School in Hampton, a small loblolly pine sapling sits protected by a metal fence. Students planted the tree a few months ago – but it started its life far, far away. The pine is growing from one of almost 2,000 seeds that orbited the...
Smithfield man indicted in case tied to gun used in deadly ODU shooting
NORFOLK, Va. — Investigators are continuing to piece together how the gun used in the deadly shooting at Old Dominion University was obtained, as newly filed court documents shed more light on the case. Police say Mohamed Jalloh shot three people during an ROTC class on campus on March...
Employee shot during Portsmouth robbery, police release suspect images
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth police are searching for three suspects after an employee was shot during a robbery Sunday evening. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of High Street. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 6:15 p.m. on March 15. Upon arrival, they found an employee suffering from a...
