Static electricity: why you get shocked more in the winter
NORFOLK, Va. — If you've noticed more static shocks during the winter, you're not imagining it. Cold weather truly makes them much more common. That quick zap when you touch a doorknob or car door is actually a small burst of built-up electricity, and winter creates the perfect setup for it.
Water woes: Woman’s monthly bill rises above $5K
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk woman’s water bill has gone up by thousands of dollars over the past year, with her most recent bill eclipsing $5,000 for the month. About a year ago, her HRSD water bill was $241 for her small home that has 1 1/2 bathrooms and a kitchen. Now? More than […]
Virginia Beach felon sentenced to over 5 years for illegal firearm possession
NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia Beach man was sentenced on Wednesday to five years and six months in prison after being convicted of illegally possessing a firearm. According to court documents, on May 25, 2024, Virginia Beach police officers saw 33-year-old Khyri Jamar Whitehead remove a handgun from the trunk of a...
Man charged in connection to four Portsmouth robberies
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man linked to four robberies was charged following a thorough investigation, according to Portsmouth Police. On Jan. 12, officers responded to the 3000 block of Turnpike Road after a report of a robbery at approximately 2:35 p.m. When officers arrived, witnesses reported a man wearing all...
‘The shots were still going…’: Neighbor hears shooting that injured 2 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were injured during a shooting Monday morning in the Cradock area, according to Portsmouth Police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near the 80 block of Gillis Road at approximately 10:25 a.m. When officers arrived, they found two male victims with...
Death investigation update, ICE facility pushback, Jesse Jackson dead at 84
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NPD: 2 hurt in W. 24th St. shooting
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two people have non life-threatening injuries after being shot on W. 24th Street Monday evening, Norfolk Police said. One man was found suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot, and a second person arrived at the hospital, also suffering from a non life-threatening...
History repeats itself for local businessman besieged by massive fires
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Sunday morning, the sounds of praise were smoked out by a raging fire in the 200 block of Liberty Street in Chesapeake, where Fred Roundtree operated A-1 Auto for 25 years. “Yesterday, about 11:30, I got a call from the church, and they said my building was on fire. Roundtree said. […]
Critically missing adult alert for missing Portsmouth woman
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A critically missing adult alert has been issued for a missing Portsmouth woman last seen on Valentine’s Day. Virginia State Police issued the alert for Annie Lee Walker, 73, who was last seen around 9 p.m. Saturday on Holly Hill Cresent in Portsmouth. Walker is 5-foot-3, 130 pounds with...
Woman charged after fleeing officers following shots fired in Virginia Beach
A 23-year-old Newport News woman was arrested after fleeing police following reports of shots fired in Virginia Beach early Friday morning. Police responded around 1:12 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert in the 800 block of Hampstead Court. While on scene, officers heard additional gunfire and attempted a traffic stop on a...
