2 Chesapeake children killed in crash, Youngkin declares state of emergency, region prepares for Debby Top WAVY stories this week

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Take a look at some of the top stories on WAVY.com from the week of August 5. Click here for more local news.

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Reports: 2 Chesapeake children among 9 killed in Florida crash

Two siblings from Chesapeake were among the nine people who died after an overloaded SUV went out of control on a rural South Florida road, hit a guardrail and flipped upside down into a canal, authorities said.

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Hampton Roads and OBX brace for Tropical Storm Debby

Emergency preparation is underway in Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks as the region braces for Tropical Storm Debby.

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Gov. Youngkin declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Debby threatens Virginia

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia ahead of Tropical Storm Debby.

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‘Stay ready.’ Virginia Beach oceanfront goers prep for Debby

“You have to stay prepared particularly when you live along the coast this time of year,” said Mike Wall, a Virginia Beach resident.

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