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First Warning Forecast: Not as soggy today, summer-like warmup by midweek
Meteorologist April Loveland's First Warning Forecast. Sunday is looking drier, with a few spotty showers possible. Clouds will stick around throughout the day. Temperatures will once again trend well-below normal with highs in the upper 60s. It will be a bit breezy. Winds will be out of the northeast at 10-15 mph.
U.S. Coast Guard hosts change of command ceremony in Portsmouth
U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Andrew Grantham relieved Cmdr. Staci Rutsch as commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) during a change of command ceremony, Wednesday, on Coast Guard Base Portsmouth.
Pharrell Williams catches bite at Croaker’s Spot restaurant while musical is filmed in Central Virginia
Virginia native and singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams was spotted at a local Richmond-area restaurant as filming for his musical set in Virginia Beach is underway.
A bear sighting for the birds in Virginia
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — On Harlan Drive in the Cedar Crest Hall neighborhood of Suffolk, you are surrounded by nature, but it’s not every day residents see bears in their backyards. “We have had foxes, we have racoons, possums, and those are regular,” said Suffolk resident Brenda Wineman. “Of course your squirrels and just about […]
Potential bad weather won't stop most of this weekend's festivals in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — This weekend is jam-packed with festivals and events across Hampton Roads. But could some of those potential showers put a damper on people’s plans?. Organizers of Bayou Bon Vivant ended its first of three nights on Friday. The Louisiana-inspired festival brings all the sites and smells of the Crescent City to the Chesapeake Bay with its food, culture and music. Organizer Jordan Lett says this festival is going on rain or shine.
Norfolk business owner surprises employee with new car
NORFOLK, Va. — An act of kindness will be a big help for one single mom. A business owner surprised her employee with a new vehicle on Wednesday, after learning she didn't have a car. Brettne Brownson works at Homebridge Health Care Agency in Norfolk. Last week, CEO Latavia...
Jury duty scammer targets Norfolk residents, claims they’ll be arrested if they don’t pay hefty fine
NORFOLK — A common jury duty scam committed in cities across the country, cheating people out of thousands of dollars, is targeting Norfolk residents, according to court officials. In the current scam, a caller tells residents they missed their assigned jury duty, and have been found in contempt of court. The caller also informs them that they must pay a fine between $1,500 to $5,000, or risk ...
'A blessing:' Groups in Hampton Roads work to address food insecurity
NORFOLK, Va. — A steady stream of more than a hundred people stepped out of the rain and into a mobile food market Saturday morning in Norfolk. There they were greeted with fresh produce. Some called it a "blessing" because fresh food can be tricky to get if you're...
Manslaughter case involving death of Norview MS student heading to grand jury
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Albert Sutton, 27, waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday morning in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and his manslaughter case will go to a grand jury. Sutton has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless handling of a gun in the September death of Amir Burnette,...
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