Bomb threat investigation underway at Virginia Beach Courthouse
An investigation is underway after a potential bomb threat was reported at the Virginia Beach Courthouse on Thursday afternoon, according to the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office.
If your trash pick-up was late in Chesapeake, the sun may be to blame
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Some Chesapeake neighbors may have noticed their trash pick-up running behind schedule last week, and then carrying over into this week. Chesapeake city staff say daylight saving time could be partly to blame. The City of Chesapeake Deputy Director of Public Communications told Chesapeake...
Norfolk State receives record-breaking $50M donation from MacKenzie Scott
Norfolk State University announced a major donation they received from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott on their social media Thursday.
Ghent bistro offers 200 free meals to aid neighbors amid shutdown
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk restaurant is stepping up to help those affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Vang Go Bistro, located at 915 West 21st Street in the Ghent neighborhood, will be serving free take-out meals on Wednesday. The chef plans to prepare about 200 meals for residents impacted by the shutdown.
Virginia Beach School Board votes to consolidate middle school dual language immersion
The School Board voted Monday to consolidate its middle school Spanish dual immersion language program into one school. The program combines English- and Spanish-speaking students, which allows for accelerated language learning and cultural understanding. Earlier, plans had called for it to be expanded from Great...
Chesapeake stabbing case goes to grand jury following preliminary hearing
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Charges of felony malicious assault in connection to the stabbing of a woman outside the U.S. Coast Guard Community Services Center in Chesapeake in September will go to the grand jury following a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Kaden Noe, 19, was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a...
Peninsula shelters near capacity with 63% uptick in guests across Hampton Roads
LINK Hampton Roads reports a drastic increase compared to last year as affordable housing shortage drives demand.
Medical examiner seeks help to ID remains from ’83
A decades-old cold case in Chesapeake remains unsolved. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said they are looking to solve a nearly 42-year-old case dating back to Nov. 19, 1983, when remains were found of a body in Chesapeake. Link: https://wavy.com.
Virginia’s probe into public universities’ displacement of Black neighborhoods no longer theoretical
Virginia’s examination of its buried history of university expansion into Black neighborhoods is entering new territory — one that may test how well research efforts translate to accountability. Virginia’s examination of its buried history of university expansion into Black neighborhoods is entering new territory —...
Norfolk State receives 2nd multi-million dollar gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
NORFOLK, Va.(WAVY)– Norfolk State University (NSU) just received their largest gift in the institution’s 90-year history. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted the university $50 million to support the university’s mission to transform students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. This will be...
