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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Ahead of National Fire Prevention Week, the Virginia Beach Fire Department is sounding the alarm about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. Everything we buy now -- from e-vehicles, power tools, cellphones, and toys -- contains lithium-ion batteries. While they're generally safe, there are some...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A lottery ticket purchased at the Wawa at 471 Kempsville Road in Chesapeake is now worth $2 million. According to the Virginia Lottery, Friday night's Mega Millions drawing had the winning numbers of 4-21-27-33-49, with the Mega Ball number being 21. The ticket bought in Chesapeake was only missing...

The City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Partnership are hosting the first ever High Street Fest, a free all-day community block party on October 18th, featuring live music, vendors, restaurants, a farmer's market, street performers, line dancing, and family-friendly activities.

He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A community walk and scholarship presentation in Norfolk honored the life and work of longtime school counselor April Harmon on Saturday morning. Harmon, who spent more than 30 years serving Norfolk Public Schools, died in 2022 from ovarian cancer. A breast cancer survivor for two decades, she...

The Norfolk School board is scheduled to vote Monday on an aggressive plan that would close eight buildings by the end of the 2027 school year. The new proposal comes close to fulfilling a City Council directive to save money or face financial consequences. The revised option was made public...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was injured in an overnight shooting Sunday in Norfolk. Police say it happened around 2:05 a.m. in the 7900 block of Chesapeake Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. The...

Two adults have been displaced following a residential fire in the 8400 block of Quincy Street Sunday afternoon, according to Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

What do you think about when you hear the phrase disability awareness? Do you think of events that highlight individuals with disabilities, such as workshops, rallies, and the Special Olympics? Or does it make you think deeply about overcoming systemic barriers surrounding disability? Truthfully, disability awareness...

A rally to end Filipino deportations in Norfolk was held at Town Point Park Sunday morning. Organized by the Hampton Roads Coalition for Filipino Seafarers, the rally began at 10:30 a.m., protesting the detainment and deportation of over 33 Filipino cruise ship employees by U.S Customs and Border Protection in the...