Bands in the Sand concert series to debut at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A new beachfront concert series is set to launch this summer at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, bringing live music to the shoreline over several months. “Bands in the Sand,” organized by Max Media of Coastal Virginia in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach, will...
Multi-vehicle crash causes major delays on I-64 in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A multi-vehicle crash is causing significant delays on I-64 in Chesapeake on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on I-64 eastbound near Shell Road. Authorities say the east left shoulder and the east express lane are currently closed as crews respond to the scene. Drivers should expect...
‘I forgive them:’ Norfolk mother pleads for help after fatal Milwaukee hit-and-run
A Norfolk mother is navigating an unimaginable tragedy after her only son was killed in a hit-and-run nearly a thousand miles away, just two days before he was scheduled to return home to Virginia.
The 900 Men Strong Presents 2026 Scholars
The 900 Men Strong hosted their 15th Annual Scholarship & Community Service Awards Breakfast on April 11, 2025 at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Eleven graduating seniors were awarded scholarships as part of the event which was keynoted by Attorney General Jay Jones. Awardees: Jalen Southall, Granby HS, Norfolk; Richard Linyear...
Woman to serve 2 years in prison in son’s 2025 drowning
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY/WGHP) — Tiffany Lynn Smith walked out of the Norfolk Courthouse Friday after being sentenced to serve two years in prison in the death of her 2-year-old son, who drowned in her pool last year. On July 20, 2025, Smith and her husband were drinking together at their home. The couple’s children — […]
Coastal flood advisory issued for Norfolk, Chesapeake and surrounding areas
NORFOLK, Va. — The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for parts of Hampton Roads from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, warning of minor flooding along shorelines and tidal waterways. The alert includes Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Poquoson, and Isle of Wight. Forecasters say up...
Man’s hand stuck in trash compactor at Hampton Inn Oceanfront North
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A male patient was rescued Sunday after his right hand was stuck in a trash compactor at the Hampton Inn Oceanfront North in Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach Fire Department, EMS, and Virginia Beach Police Department units were dispatched to the 3100 block of Atlantic Avenue at 1:25 p.m. When crews […]
Firefighters battle residential structure fire on Elm Avenue in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Firefighters battled a residential structure fire on Elm Avenue in Portsmouth Sunday morning, according to Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services. On April 26 at around 12:11 a.m., the department responded to a residential structure fire in the 3000 block of Elm Avenue. When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from […]
Rental car employee convicted in Virginia bank robbery spree
A rental car company employee was convicted April 24 on several related bank robbery and weapons charges after stealing a sedan from the rental company where he worked and using it to rob a credit union and two banks.
Brush fire response closed all lanes on I-264E near I-64 interchange
All lanes on I-264E near the I-64 interchange in Norfolk, Va. are currently closed due to a brush fire, with traffic being diverted onto exit 14B.
