Suspect wanted in Chesapeake store theft
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Police are looking for a suspect accused of stealing from a store in Chesapeake. The theft happened at a store in the 1900 block of South Military Highway on Sept. 15. Police say the suspect took various merchandise and exited without paying for it. The suspect then left the area in […]
Woman from Virginia Beach remembers late husband and grandfather at fallen firefighters ceremony
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — For Michelle Gallina of Virginia Beach, last weekend in Colorado Springs was a bittersweet tribute to two men she holds dear: her late husband, Master Firefighter Matthew A. Gallina, and her grandfather, Firefighter James B. McCormack. They were both honored at the annual Fallen Firefighters...
1 dead following overnight shooting in Virginia Beach
A man was found dead in the 400 block of N. Great Neck Rd. after an early morning shooting Saturday, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Neptune Grand Parade cancelled due to severe weather threat
Organizers for the Neptune Festival announced Saturday morning that the Grand Parade will be canceled due to the threat of severe weather.
VBSPCA takes in multiple animals from animal cruelty cases across three different states
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach SPCA has taken in multiple dogs from multiple national animal cruelty cases. As of Thursday, the shelter now has a total of seven dogs from the Humane World for Animals following two recent large-scale rescues. “These animals have unconditional love, because that’s...
A ‘Magic School Bus’ in Norfolk introduces students to hybrid learning
NORFOLK, Va. — Hybrid learning opportunities are growing in demand across the U.S. and in Hampton Roads. A former Norfolk Public Schools teacher is turning the wheels, literally, on what an effective learning environment looks like. A year ago, Sarah Harrington founded the Solstice Hybrid Academy, a micro-school...
Virginia International Terminals to pay $20K in settlement over disability discrimination
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A federal lawsuit was settled regarding discrimination against an employee with a heart condition at Virginia International Terminals, LLC (VIT) in Norfolk. VIT agreed to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The company will...
Hampton mayor and police chief address surge in violence
Mayor Jimmy Gray and Hampton Police Chief Jimmie Wideman hosted a press conference Friday afternoon to address the spate of recent violence in Hampton.
VBPD search for man who performed obscene acts on banking video chatroom
Police in Virginia Beach are searching for an indecent exposure suspect. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/vbpd-search-for-man-who-performed-obscene-acts-on-banking-video-chatroom/
Local events announce schedule changes because of the weather
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s forecast to be a wet weekend. As a result, several outdoor events have announced changes to their schedules. Norfolk The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk said its Zoovies night showing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26 will now take place on Friday, Oct. 3....
