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Chesapeake Regional celebrates first open-heart surgery
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The heart of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is bursting with pride as a cardiovascular team performed the hospital’s first-ever open-heart surgery Tuesday. “Oh, it went very well, I think,” said Dr. Edward Coleman, medical director of the cardiothoracic program. “The patient and family are very...
Can people be punished for not having a home?
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — As the price of housing goes up, so does the number of people living on the streets. According to HUD, as of 2023 there were over 650,000 people experiencing homelessness. But depending on a pending Supreme Court ruling, those same people could be punished for...
Chandler Nunnally tries out the new Virginia Car Wash Co. in Chesapeake on Coast Live
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chandler Nunnally takes a trip to Chesapeake to try out Virginia Car Wash Co., a locally-owned and operated state-of-the-art wash facility that makes your car shine—both on the outside and the inside. Virginia Car Wash Co. is inviting you to check out their new location...
Burned out and understaffed, Virginia Beach Fire Department seeks overtime relief
VIRGINIA BEACH — An increase in overtime shifts has led to burnout for Virginia Beach firefighters, costing $3.7 million last fiscal year, all the while more employees are leaving the department. Fire Chief Ken Pravetz shared the struggle with the City Council last month. He requested 140 new full-time positions divided into two tiers including an initial immediate need of 60 positions for ...
2 cases of suspected arson at Chesapeake Arboretum under investigation
Chesapeake fire marshals are investigating two cases of suspected arson at one of the city's beloved parks. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/2-cases-of-suspected-arson-at-chesapeake-arboretum-under-investigation/
Burning Bright: Suffolk native named 2023 Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Fire Officer of the Year.
Story and Photo by Sgt. Brandon Aultman Along the vast, sun-bathed tarmac of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay stands a lone fire station, readily awaiting the call to action. It is here that Gunnery Sgt. David Waterfield, Jr. has made his mark as the training chief for MCAS Kaneohe Bay Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting […] The post Burning Bright: Suffolk native named 2023 Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Fire Officer of the Year. appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
First Warning Forecast: Cooler temperatures and rain are working their way in for the weekend
Meteorologist Kristy Steward's First Warning Forecast. Happy Friday evening! That backdoor cold front really knocked temperatures down quickly this afternoon! At one point we had a temperature range from the mid 50s to low 90s. Temperatures stay cooler this weekend and our rain chances increase. Next week, we’ll be closer to a summertime pattern.
VBCS to hold 17th annual Pig Pickin’ & Family Fun Day
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s a day that promises not to be boar-ing. On Saturday, June 1, Virginia Beach Crime Solvers, Inc. (VBCS) will hold its 17th annual Pig Pickin’ & Fun Day. Each year, the nonprofit holds the pig pickin’ event, and a golf tournament in the fall, to raise money for its crime prevention efforts.
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