What causes a rip current? And how do you escape one?
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — We’re in the height of summer, and the Oceanfront is packed with locals and tourists looking to cool off in the water, but as we saw recently, there can be danger lurking there. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner lost his life over the weekend to high currents, while rip currents have claimed […]
Man pleads guilty to shooting at Virginia Beach home with child inside
A man has pleaded guilty to shooting at a home with a child inside on Mulberry Loop, according to Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
VB man sentenced to 275 days in jail for stalking woman
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A Virginia Beach man was convicted of stalking and was sentenced Tuesday to a year in jail, with 90 days suspended. Connor Land, 21, was found guilty of tailing a woman to a Dollar General, following her around the store, following her home and knocking on her door twice. The incident […]
VB man convicted of having loaded gun on grounds of preschool he attended
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A jury convicted Logan Thorp, 26, late Tuesday afternoon on a charge of having a gun on the property of Bayside Presbyterian Church preschool. Thorp was baptized at the church, his parents were married there and he attended several years’ worth of boy scout meetings there, where he earned...
Man found guilty of first-degree murder in connection to 2021 homicide
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of first-degree murder, use of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon in connection to a 2021 homicide of a co-worker Tuesday, according to the Commonwealth Attorney's office of Virginia Beach.
Connor Land convicted of stalking woman to her home
Connor Land, the Virginia Beach man accused of stalking a woman to her home earlier in April, was convicted Tuesday.
FIERY BRIDGE CRASH KILLS TWO
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a three-vehicle crash that claimed two lives and seriously injured another Sunday, July 13, on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge. At approximately 6:53 p.m., VSP responded to a crash on the bridge involving a 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 SUV, a 2024 Subaru...
Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week officially kicks off
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week officially kicked off Monday, and it’s a chance to celebrate the Mermaid City’s vibrant dining scene. Restaurant Week has a total of 24 participating businesses, and it runs until Sunday, July 27. Businesses put together specially crafted menus with prices...
Multi-week closure of Ballentine Blvd. off-ramp expected to take place
A multi-week closure of the off-ramp to Ballentine Boulevard is expected to start as soon as Friday.
Headless Betty Boop statue mystery: Virginia gift shop marks 20 years
A life-sized statue of an American icon was serving as the mascot for Cool and Eclectic in Virginia Beach. Then on July 17, 2005, it was beheaded.