NPD: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in single-vehicle crash on Military Hwy.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man has died after a single-vehicle crash on N. Military Highway, according to Norfolk police. Saturday around 2:30 p.m. officers were called to the 6400 block of N. Military Highway for reports that a car had hit a tree. The driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was rushed…

House engulfed in flames in Parksley takes over 3 hours to extinguish

PARKSLEY, Va. (WAVY) — Fire crews in Parksley were working on a residential fire on an unoccupied building on Saturday, April 6. The call came in around 4 p.m. Initial crews arrived on scene reporting the structure was going to be a defensive attack. Forestry was called to evaluate the several marsh fires that crews…

Avian flu could be the reason you’re seeing more dead birds in Hampton Roads

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Recently, birds have reportedly been getting sick and dying at increasing rates in the eastern part of Virginia, including Hampton Roads, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, or DWR. This phenomenon is likely being caused by H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to preliminary testing. Birds from Hampton Roads,…

3 arrested after driver seriously injured after being shot by Suffolk police while fleeing traffic stop

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Four people face charges in connection to an incident in which a driver suffered serious injuries after being shot by Suffolk Police during a traffic stop Thursday night. Arias Nazareth Worrell (Photo – Suffolk Police) Labryan Nasir Mann (Photo – Suffolk Police) Police arrested two people Friday morning in connection to…

VBPD:1 dead after shooting on Level Green Blvd.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police are investigating a deadly shooting. Friday just before 11 p.m. officers responded to a shots fired call on the 1300 block of Level Green Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found a shooting victim that paramedics later pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Police have not released…

Speed cameras in Suffolk, Chesapeake target of new lawsuit

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Those speed cameras that have gone up on some Hampton Roads cities are the target of a new lawsuit. A local lawyer filed the lawsuit in court Friday against both Chesapeake and Suffolk, challenging the validity of the tickets that come from them. Attorney Tim Anderson laid out what he says…

Suspect seriously injured after being shot by police while fleeing a traffic stop in Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A driver has serious injuries after being shot by Suffolk Police during a traffic stop Thursday night. The traffic stop was being conducted on St. James Avenue near W. Washington Street around 9:40 p.m. The vehicle fled toward one of the officers, prompting the officer to fire several shots, injuring the…

Woman was ‘close enough to hear him screaming’ with man in water under Willoughby Bay Bridge

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — As strong storms swept through the area Wednesday, a woman stuck in traffic on the Willoughby Bay Bridge saw something that caught her eye in the water underneath — a man in the water holding onto a pillar and yelling for help. “I was on the phone with my husband, and…

Walk MS: A cure is on the line

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s a big weekend locally for those of us living with Multiple Sclerosis in Hampton Roads. That’s because Walk MS kicks off in Newport News and Virginia Beach! Multiple Sclerosis is an incurable disease that disrupts messaging between the brain and the body. There is no cure. However, money raised…

Royal Caribbean cruise ship arrives at Nauticus; 2nd diverted ship because of Baltimore bridge collapse

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas Cruise ship was carrying around 2,200 passengers as it sailed into the Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk Thursday morning. The ship arrived just before 5 a.m. Photo courtesy: Kamaria Braye Photo courtesy: Kamaria Braye Photo courtesy: Kamaria Braye Photo courtesy: Kamaria…

Portsmouth woman shot to death lived to care for neighborhood children

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — According to family, Yolanda Jackson loved to take care of the children in the neighborhood. Tuesday night around 6:43 p.m., someone shot and killed her as she left her mother’s home.  PPD: Woman shot to death on Portsmouth Blvd. 10 On Your Side found a neighbor who was first on the…

Man dead in Portsmouth shopping center shooting

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man has died after being shot on Airline Boulevard Wednesday afternoon, Portsmouth Police said. Officers responded to the 2800 block of Airline Boulevard for a reported gunshot wound around 1:25 p.m. When they arrived, they found Andrese Jennings, 24, with life-threatening gunshot wound injuries, police said, and he was pronounced…

Norfolk neighborhood jumps into action after woman nearly carjacked

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk neighborhood took “see something, say something” to a whole new level Monday after a woman had a gun pointed in her face while she was sitting in her car. Jennifer Duncan had just returned to her Ocean View home from work. It was 4:30 p.m. The sun was still…

PPD: Woman shot to death on Portsmouth Blvd.

CORRECTION: PPD originally stated the victim is a male. Around 7 a.m. on 4/3 police said the victim is a female. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A woman is dead after a shooting at the intersection of Portsmouth Boulevard and Wall Street Tuesday evening, Portsmouth Police said. Police responded to a shooting at the intersection around…

Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo in legal dispute over ‘Neptunes’ trademarks

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s not an April Fool’s joke. Virginia Beach natives Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, aka “The Neptunes,” are in a legal dispute, Billboard reports. Hugo’s attorneys filed a legal action last week that accuses Williams and his company of trying to “fraudulently” seek sole control of various trademarks associated with…

Chesapeake 7-year-old needs bone marrow donor

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The family of a Chesapeake first-grader is looking for someone to save his life. Cayden Addison was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia at age three. After two years of chemotherapy, they thought the nightmare was over, but in January 2023, he relapsed. “You know, he’s a trooper,” said his…

Woman’s death in Newport News under investigation

Correction: The original version of this story incorrectly listed the location the woman was found. She was found on Bayberry Drive in Newport News. WAVY regrets the error. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Police are conducting a death investigation after a woman was found dead early Monday morning in Newport News. Police say the responded…

Autism Awareness: Donation allows low income families to participate in summer camp

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – April is Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout this month, WAVY.com will highlight some unique opportunities for those living with Autism in our community. We teamed up with the non-profit Families of Autism Coming Together also known as “FACT.” The organization in Virginia Beach provides children and adults with autism, and their…

Carnival Legend cruise ship docks in Norfolk following Baltimore bridge collapse

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of passengers got off and on the Carnival Legend cruise ship docked in Norfolk on Sunday, March 31. Previous Coverage: Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete They were originally supposed to be in Baltimore, but were diverted about four hours away. The…

Financial educator says ‘budget is not a bad word’

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – April is Financial Literacy Month, and all month long WAVY.com is going to give you some tips to help you make the most of your money. First, let’s talk about creating a budget. WAVY.com spoke with Belinda Aboagye of Bayport Credit Union. She is a financial educator who emphasizes “budget”…

Hunt Club Farm hosts annual egg hunt in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Hunt Club Farm ‘Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt’ tradition continues this Easter weekend. The farm will remain open until 5 p.m. at 2388 London Bridge Road.  “I have been here 25 years, my husband’s family purchased property in late 60s. The farm has been operating for over 35 years,…

Two displaced after Suffolk house fire

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two people have been displaced by an overnight house fire in Suffolk. Around 1:36 a.m. Sunday morning, Suffolk Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 900 block of Lincoln Avenue for a house fire. Courtesy of Suffolk Fire & Rescue Courtesy of Suffolk Fire & Rescue Courtesy of Suffolk Fire…

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