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Lynchburg police reveal new comforting rooms for victims
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (334+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) " Walking through the doors of a police department can be one of the hardest days of your life. "The least we can do as law enforcement officers is to provide a comforting place for them to do…...
Richmond and Henrico have higher heart disease death rates than most of Virginia
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (40+ words) Richmond and Henrico face higher heart disease rates than Virginia averages, prompting health officials to promote heart wellness during February. Richmond and Henrico face higher heart disease rates than Virginia averages, prompting health officials to promote heart wellness during February....
Crews respond to fire on Carlton Street in Norfolk
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (106+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)" Crews in Norfolk responded to a house fire Tuesday night. According to officials, firefighters were called to the 8200 block of Carlton Street at 11:42 p.m. for the report of a possible structure on fire. When crews arrived, they found…...
Chesapeake Police search for larceny suspect
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (163+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " Chesapeake Police are searching for someone who they say stole items from a store on Greenbrier Parkway Tuesday. The larceny happened at a store in the 1300 block of Greenbrier Parkway, and officers responded to the scene after…...
Rutter Mills announced as The Dome’s naming rights partner
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (146+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) " The Dome in Virginia Beach will be getting a new name! The entertainment venue held a press conference Wednesday morning where Rutter Mills was announced as its new naming rights partner. Local officials and Live Nation…...
Norfolk's French Bakery closes after 114 years
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (68+ words) Since 1912, the Habib family has owned and operated the French Bakery and Delicatessen, a staple in Norfolk's Riverview neighborhood, but after 114 years in business, owner George Habib Jr. is closing up shop. Since 1912, the Habib family has owned and operated…...
Portsmouth High School student organizers explain anti-ICE walkout
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (42+ words) Portsmouth High School students led an anti-ICE walkout and held a protest in downtown Portsmouth on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Portsmouth High School students led an anti-ICE walkout and held a protest in downtown Portsmouth on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026....
Virginia Beach abduction and stabbing case goes to grand jury
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (207+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)" Dana Plummer, 37, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in court Tuesday. His felony charges will now go to a grand jury. Plummer's five felony charges include three counts of abduction, one count of malicious wounding…...
Richmond educators speak out on proposed budget cuts: 'It makes no sense"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (68+ words) Richmond Public Schools board members heard from frustrated teachers, staff and community members Tuesday night as they consider significant budget cuts that would eliminate student programs and pause employee raises for fiscal year 2027. Richmond Public Schools board members heard from…...
Snow-covered roof of Alexandria church collapses
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (117+ words) The roof of a church in Alexandria collapsed on Monday. It presumably came under the weight of snow and ice left from last weekend's winter storm. No one was injured, and Fairfax County building inspectors are investigating the incident. ALEXANDRIA,…...