Baggage Handler Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Expensive Items Out of Spirit Airlines Passengers’ Luggage
Sterlyn Southall allegedly took Nike Air Jordan shoes, jewelry, watches, electronics and other goods out of passengers' luggage, according to local media
PHOTOS: Chesapeake teen surprised with two mini Highland cows
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A teenager was surprised with two mini Highland cows in Chesapeake, according to a press release. Made possible through a partnership between The Chartway Promise Foundation and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, the mini Highland cows were gifted to a teenager named Bella who lives with a vascular disorder. The gift was unveiled […]
USPS audit: Mail delays, improper property conditions at local post offices
A number of deficiencies have been reported at multiple Hampton Roads post offices that were subject to a recent audit conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG).
Virginia Beach firefighter donates liver to wife in life-saving surgery, marking “new beginning”
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach teacher and her firefighter husband are celebrating what they call a “new beginning” after a successful liver transplant surgery. Casey Williams, a second-grade teacher at New Castle Elementary School, recently underwent the life-saving procedure at UVA Health Medical Center. Her husband, Virginia Beach Fire Department Captain Neil Williams, donated 60% of his liver in a surgery...
BBQ chain Smokey Bones shuts down abruptly in Hampton Roads
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Smokey Bones barbecue chain, which had two remaining locations in Hampton Roads, in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, abruptly shut down all of its restaurants this week. WAVY sent a photographer to the Virginia Beach location in Pembroke Square on Wednesday, April 29. As of Wednesday early afternoon, the company’s […]
HRS: Working ‘9 to 5’ at the Smithfield Little Theatre
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Take a day off to go visit… the office? Don’t miss ‘9 to 5 The Musical,’ happening at the Smithfield Little Theatre this May. It covers the story of three coworkers rising up against their egotistical boss and kicking him out of the office. Kristen Martwinski is Doralee Rhodes, a character once played by Dolly Parton. She says that the show...
Carnival Cruise Line offers paid summer internship for high school students
For the second year in a row, Carnival Cruise Line is offering its paid summer internship program.
Domestic violence shelter joins with VB company to give survivors a fresh start
When escaping abuse, survivors of domestic violence often leave with nothing. A Virginia Beach company is working to ensure these survivors have a place to start over.
Norfolk SPCA needs a $50K lifeline after taking in more animals
The above video about the Norfolk SPCA aired Feb. 6, 2026 and noted that its dog kennels were full and it needed the public’s help in saving the lives of animals there. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Here at the SPCA in Norfolk, they’ll do just about anything to get your attention. The barking, the jumping, […]
Police searching for missing 15-year-old in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Police in Portsmouth are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who is considered endangered. According to investigators, Savannah Lavender Harrison was last seen around 6:30 a.m. on April 28 in the 1400 block of Elmhurst Lane while heading to school. Authorities say Harrison is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing […] The post Police searching for missing 15...
