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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It was a moment that put her years of training to the test, as a swimmer needed help 300 yards away from the shoreline. Right across from 46th Street, where the resort beach becomes a neighborhood, the 911 calls came in on Monday. Lifesaving Sgt. Sam Tadder rushed in on…

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — Two people face charges after a wild stallion was hit by a side-by-side UTV, or utility task vehicle, on the Outer Banks over the weekend. The horse had to be euthanized. Driver arrested in connection with death of horse in Corolla The Corolla Wild Horse Fund calls it a major loss…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Sunday night near the 7-Eleven on Virginia Beach Boulevard. According to officials, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard around 10:42 p.m. for reports of a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers…

ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. (WAVY) — County leaders have put up signs to let people know where future development efforts will be focused as more and more people move to the largely rural county. The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors directed that the signs be installed several years ago as it became clear…

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton police are asking for the assistance in finding a suspect in two incidents, police said. The suspect in wanted on charges of felony assault, abduction and robbery. Courtesy: Hampton police The suspect was identified as Jimmy Anthony Sr. He is wanted in connection to a robbery, abduction incident as well…

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It is grand opening weekend for a veteran and minority-owned real estate brokerage. Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads is opened for business at 500 West 21st Street Suite 201.  The seventh location marks a significant milestone for the franchise, founded by four military veterans in 2020 including: Michael Little, Edgar Munoz, Edwin…

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Motorists can expect delays in Norfolk on I-264 due to a vehicle fire on Sunday night, according to VDOT. All west lanes are closed. Save time on your drive by getting WAVY alerts on crashes, delays and detours. Download the mobile app, and sign up for traffic alerts. Click here for…

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News police are investigating an armed bank robbery at a Navy Federal Credit Union that led to two arrests on Saturday morning. Officers shot a third armed suspect, who later died, police said. “I’m thankful that all of our officers are going home today, but with that said I…

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A person is dead after a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle, according to Norfolk police. It happened on the 7200 block of Granby Street just after 5 a.m. Police closed down southbound traffic lanes, and an investigation is underway. We are working to gather more information about this…

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — A 13-year-old boy’s body was recovered off the coast of Corolla, Saturday afternoon, according to Currituck County Chief of Fire-EMS Ralph Melton. (Video courtesy of Marc Berger) Around 12:42 p.m., CCFEMS was initially called to Persimmon Street about a group of people in distress. Officials said all but one of the…

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 13-year-old girl was shot Friday evening on W. 26th St. in Norfolk, police said. The girl was taken to the hospital with what are considered to be non life-threatening wounds, Norfolk Police said. The call for the shooting came in around 8:40 p.m. Police are investigating the shooting. If you…

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was injured after a shooting in Portsmouth on Friday evening, police said. Around 5:10 p.m., Portsmouth police responded to a call for a shooting in the 2100 block of Queen Street. Upon arrival, they found a man with a gunshot wound and he was transported to a hospital. No…

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A 65-year-old man was charged with a DWI in connection to a driver running into a residence with his car in Newport News on Friday, police said. Courtesy: Matt Haraburda. Newport News Fire Department Around 7:40 a.m., police responded to an individual driving erratically. Upon arrival, officers located a man…

NORFOLK, Va.(WAVY)– Crews with Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to an early morning fire in Norfolk Friday morning. Norfolk Fire-Rescue was called to the 2900 block of South Cape Henry Avenue just after 3 a.m. for the report of a residential structure fire. When crews arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from a…

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — If you were to look at 4-year-old Honesty Brehon, you’d never imagine all she’s been through. “It’s amazing, because all the things they said she couldn’t do she’s doing,” said Honesty’s grandmother, Arkeda Brehon. “They said she might not walk. She’s running.” Walking, running, and jumping — just four years after…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia State Police have issued a critically missing adult alert for a 44-year-old man last seen in the Chimney Hill area of Virginia Beach. Stephen Persutti (Courtesy: VBPD) Police said 44-year-old Stephen Lee Persutti was last seen around midnight on July 26 in Coleridge Court. Persutti is described as five…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The second weekend of October will be a big one on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for Pharrell and “Phriends” — and tens of thousands of fans — as multiple sources not authorized to speak publicly have confirmed the dates for this year’s Something in the Water Festival. Something in the…

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It was a tragic shooting that sent shockwaves throughout the Hampton Roads community — two teenage lives cut short to gun violence. And now, 15 years later, Chesapeake police are still working to bring justice to the families. The double homicide involving 16-year-old Mason Jones and 17-year-old Joshua Compton remains a…

CARROLLTON, Va. (WAVY) — Authorities took a shocking 44 animals away from one home on Smith’s Neck Road in Carrollton Wednesday afternoon. The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office said the search warrant for the seizure came after they received multiple tips of animal breeding and selling by the homeowner. They said most of the…

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Yet another young life has been impacted by gun violence. Portsmouth Police are looking for two suspects after a shooting on High Street around 5 p.m. Tuesday that sent a boy to the hospital. It happened Tuesday just before 5 p.m. at the London Oaks Apartments, near the 2600 block of…

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) is investigating a shooting that left a male injured. Police: Child shot in Portsmouth, suspects sought Gillis Road shooting (WAVY photo) PPD said around 12:34 a.m. officers responded to a call for a shooting on Gillis Road. That’s in the Cradock Historic district, which is near…