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Dave’s Hot Chicken in Chesapeake giving away free sandwiches
Rapper Drake is celebrating his 38th birthday by “giving” out free sliders at Dave’s Hot Chicken. He won’t be personally handing out the sandwiches, but Hampton Roads fans can wait in line at the only local spot, which opened recently in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. The California-based company has chains throughout the U.S. and the restaurant specializes in Nashville-style hot ...
19-year-old charged for road rage shooting in Chesapeake seeking bond
A 19-year-old from Suffolk has been arrested for a road rage shooting in Chesapeake. According to Virginia State Police, at approximately 5:19 p.m. on October 12, 2024, two vehicles were traveling northbound on Interstate 664. At the Pughsville Road off ramp, shots were fired from one vehicle injuring an unnamed female in another.
Local restaurant owner says ‘our staff also have lives’ in response to complaint on closing for meeting
A local restaurant gained social media traction after responding to an online complaint regarding their decision to close during business hours, in order to host a staff meeting.
New details emerge in Portsmouth triple shooting
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — New details have emerged in a Portsmouth triple shooting that left one man dead and injured two others. Torian Sexton has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated malicious wounding and other firearm-related charges in connection to a shooting on Jefferson Street. If he is convicted […]
Suffolk police searching for missing teenager
SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk police are looking for a missing teenager who was last seen on Saturday. Jaianna Jermya Saunders, 16, was last seen at her residence in the 1000 block of Davis Boulevard. She is described as a Black female with brown eyes and brown hair, approximately 5'0" and 115 lbs.
Construction set to begin in spring for new $61 million Chesapeake elementary school
The Chesapeake School Board on Monday got a look at early plans for the new $61 million elementary school that will be built in the Culpepper Landing subdivision. Rob Berz, principal of RRMM Architects, presented information on the new K-5 site, which is being built for up to 960 students. Chesapeake is moving away from its primary and intermediate model, which separates upper and lower ...
Chesapeake business group sets goal of 15,000 new homes in next decade
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In an effort to try and quell skyrocketing rent and home prices, Chesapeake business leaders are encouraging the city to set a goal of adding 15,000 new homes in the next 10 years. Earlier this week the Chesapeake Alliance and their workforce housing task force revealed six recommendations they believe City […]
Norfolk dog attack victim speaks out
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A woman who was attacked by two rottweilers said she is now dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in the aftermath of the incident last Thursday morning. Kenesha Lee was tackled and bitten by the dogs while walking in the Colonial Place neighborhood last Thursday morning. Lee and her family grew up […]
Senior residents voice concerns about living conditions at Virginia Beach apartment complex
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Several residents who live at the Wesleyan Place Senior Apartments in Virginia Beach tell 13News Now that they've been dealing with a range of issues including long waits for broken appliances, elevators not working and bug infestations. "It's just ridiculous. A person at this stage...
Human trafficking occurring in every Hampton Roads city, advocate says
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Freekind has been spreading human trafficking awareness since 2012, and the Hampton-based nonprofit now works directly with adult survivors and trafficking victims who become criminalized. “It is victims, more so than their traffickers, and certainly more than buyers, who are the ones who end up in jail, being convicted for crimes […]
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