PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police say one man died and another person was critically injured during a shooting incident overnight. According to police, the incident occurred near the intersection of Randolph and Lancing around 2:50 a.m. One man sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Another person sustained a critical injury and was rushed to a…
High school student facing felony, accused of making threat against Manor High School in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Police have arrested a local high school student accused of making threats against Manor High School on social media. Click here to subscribe to WAVY Breaking News Email alerts. Investigators say the student posted the following message online: Image provided by Portsmouth Police on Sept. 24, 2021 Portsmouth Police, in conjunction with…
46-year-old man dies following single-vehicle crash in Sussex County
SUSSEX COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police say a man in Sussex County died following a single-vehicle crash Friday evening. According to state police, the crash occurred around 11:50 p.m. Friday on Rock Branch Road, west of Little Mill Road. Click here to subscribe to WAVY Breaking News Email alerts. The driver, identified as…
‘Disturbance involving spectators’ cancels remainder of Lakeland High School football game in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The remainder of a football game at Lakeland High School in Suffolk Friday night was canceled after a “disturbance” involving spectators. A police official said the disturbance related to fights, and that social media posts referring to a shooting were incorrect. Lakeland was scheduled to play Chesapeake’s Great Bridge High School…
Family: Deadly Isle of Wight workplace shooting happened over broken cell phone
COMO, N.C. (WAVY) — The family of the man fatally shot at an Isle of Wight County warehouse Thursday says it was all over a broken cell phone. Family tells 10 On Your Side it was Rakim Breeden’s first day at work. “Why?” asked Mary Breeden. “Why did you do this over a phone, and…
Man found dead outside car on I-64 in Norfolk, another taken to hospital after ‘unusual incident,’ police say
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police say they’re investigating an “unusual incident” in which a man was found dead outside a car on I-64 early Friday morning. Another man was also found at the scene on westbound I-64 at Chesapeake Boulevard and taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Police didn’t have many details in…
Reports of long lines to pick up and drop off students at local schools
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — If you’ve noticed longer pickup and drop off lines surrounding schools, you’re not alone. Schools in districts across Hampton Roads are experiencing this for a couple of reasons. Suffolk Schools Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordan III said increased enrollment in their district and COVID-19 concerns play a role. “Parents are…
Search continues for Isle of Wight man wanted in fatal shooting of warehouse worker
WINDSOR, Va. (WAVY) — One man is dead and another is wanted on a murder charge after a workplace shooting at a warehouse just outside Windsor on Thursday. Isle of Wight deputies and Windsor police responded to a report of an active shooter around 2:20 p.m. at Safco Products warehouse, 12400 Safco Way in the…
‘I’m frustrated with people trying to get ahead’: Hampton council supports temporary afternoon ramp closures near HRBT
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — This time next year, drivers who use the two Interstate 64 eastbound on-ramps closest to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel may be forced to find another way during the afternoon rush. On Wednesday night, Hampton City Council voted 6-1 to support an idea from the Virginia Department of Transportation that’ll close both…
O’Connor Brewing: Findings of investigation into toxic workplace are ‘troubling and heartbreaking’
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk brewery says an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, sexism and racism in the workplace has been completed — and the business calls the findings “troubling and heartbreaking.” O’Connor Brewing Co. President Kevin O’Connor and Vice President Penny O’Connor released a statement Wednesday night about the findings of…
FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of extra shots. The FDA authorized booster doses for Americans who are 65 and older, younger adults…
Police: Man arrested after string of bomb threats at Hampton courthouses
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been arrested after a series of bomb threats this year toward Hampton’s courthouses, stretching from March to July, police say. Marc Mason, a 29-year-old from Newport News, is charged with four counts of threatening to bomb in connection to the bomb threats on March 9, March 23, May…
Students can return to Heritage High on Wednesday to pick up belongings after shooting
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)- Students at Heritage High School will return to campus for the first time since a shooting injured two people. On Monday, police say a 15-year old student shot two other 17-year-old students just before noon. Staff and students evacuated the school at the time. On Wednesday, students will be allowed back…
Man seriously hurt after shooting on Randolph Street in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was seriously wounded in a shooting on Randolph Street in Portsmouth. Police say it happened in the 900 block of Randolph Street around 7 a.m. The victim was taken to the hospital. Police wanted to emphasize the shooting did not happen at I.C. Norcom, after receiving phone calls from…
School board member believes metal detectors will again be discussed after Newport News shooting
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Currently, it’s not required for all students to pass through a metal detector as they enter Newport News Public Schools. However, Newport News School Board member John Eley has a feeling that process may be considered following a shooting inside Heritage High School on Monday. <strong>2 students taken to hospital…
Heritage High and Huntington Middle currently closed following school shooting that injured 2 students
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News police say two students who were shot Monday at Heritage High School are expected to recover, and the suspect is now in custody. Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew said both victims were 17 years old. A boy was shot in the side of the face and a…
Suffolk high school teacher arrested, accused of sexual abuse of student
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A high school teacher in Suffolk was arrested over the weekend. He is accused of sexual abuse of a student. According to Suffolk Police, they were contacted Saturday morning after a student told her mother of the incident that had allegedly occurred at King’s Fork High School on Friday. After further…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. But with kids…
Blog: Busy Tropics, Locally Quiet Today
Today will be a little less humid and warm than yesterday but it isn’t quite that cool, crisp fall air you might be hoping for! But don’t worry, that will be coming as the week goes on. Temperature Forecast We’ll have plenty of sunshine today! It’s gorgeous so far this morning. Not many clouds out…
Truck with liquid asphalt leaking at Route 13 on Eastern Shore after crash; southbound 13 to face lengthy closure
TEMPERANCEVILLE, Va. (WAVY) — Southbound Route 13 near Tyson Foods on the Eastern Shore is expected to be closed for most of the day Monday after a truck carrying liquid asphalt crashed. The asphalt is currently leaking and a hazmat situation is underway, Virginia State Police say. VDOT is setting up a detour. The crash…
Man pronounced dead following shooting on Madison Avenue in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Police say a man is dead following a shooting on Madison Avenue in Norfolk Saturday afternoon. According to police, the call for the shooting came in around 12:25 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Corprew Avenue in Norfolk. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting…
9 displaced after overnight house fire on Wellons Street in Suffolk, incident ruled suspicious
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Nine people are without a home after a fire overnight in Suffolk. It happened around 3:04 a.m. Sunday at a residential apartment building in the 300 block of Wellons Street. Officials say when they arrived on scene, black smoke was coming from the front door and flames were visible from the…
