Jackalope Festival is back at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront — Here’s what to know
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Jackalope Action Sports Festival returns to Virginia Beach for its fourth year, taking over the Oceanfront from May 29 to May 31 with a free, adrenaline-filled weekend for all ages. Fans can expect to see top athletes like Bob Burnquist, Jada Ward, and Zach...
RnB Block Party returns to Norfolk Scope July 4
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Music lovers get ready! The RnB Block Party is making its way back to Norfolk this Summer. The block party is set to take over the Norfolk Scope Arena on July 4 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Headlining the party is Power 99 FM’s DJ Diamond Kutz, who is also the official […]
Crash on Battlefield Boulevard South leaves car overturned, 1 person injured
CHESAPEAKE, Va., (WAVY) — One person was injured and taken to the hospital after an accident at the intersection of Battlefield Boulevard South and Johnstown Road on May 28. A vehicle traveling northbound on Battlefield Boulevard South ran a red light, according to Chesapeake police. It then hit a vehicle traveling thr
Traffic Alert: I-64 W on-ramp from Granby St. to close for several weeks
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Construction will prevent motorists from accessing I-64 West from Granby Street for most of June. According to VDOT, crews plan to close the on-ramp to I-64 West from Granby Street in Norfolk as soon as Monday, June 1. It will remain closed for several weeks while crews work on ramp and […]
Norfolk’s long-dormant Riverview Theater sold in public auction — to its former owner
Developers and curious onlookers gathered at the steps outside Norfolk’s Circuit Court May 28. The building provided shade from the mid-morning sun, though the air was already sticky. At 11 a.m. sharp, bidding for the historic Riverview Theater started at $450,000. Richard Levin owned the theater — located at...
WAFX Midday Host Mike Arlo Enters Hospice Care
Mike Arlo, a 50+ year veteran of Norfolk VA radio, has entered hospice care. The 76 year-old Arlo has hosted middays at Saga Communications Classic Rock “106.9 The Fox” WAFX Suffolk since 1996. His radio career began at sister Rock “FM 99” WNOR Norfolk in 1975 where he would host mornings from 1977 to 1981 and then sli
‘I did it absolutely the wrong way’; Virginia Beach woman sold her kitten on...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach woman says she regrets selling one of her kittens on an online marketplace after she alleges the person she sold him to killed him. Virginia Beach police confirmed they received a report about the incident and initially investigated the case. However, after exhausting all leads, t
Congestion on Virginia Beach Blvd. after 2-vehicle crash
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach Police were called to a crash scene in the 3400 block of Virginia Beach Blvd. Thursday afternoon. A police spokesperson confirmed there were two vehicles involved in the crash, which is at the intersection with Rosemont Rd. One person is being treated for injuries considered
Home owned by City of Virginia Beach vandalized with homophobic slur
A home along Indian River Road has been vandalized with white paint, broken windows, and offensive graffiti, drawing concern from neighbors and city officials.
Navy eyes USS Gerald R. Ford to supply nuclear power to Naval Station Norfolk
The U.S. Navy is considering using the worlds-largest aircraft carrier to generate nuclear power for Naval Station Norfolk
