VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — In a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday evening, music artist and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams said the man shot and killed by police at the Oceanfront Friday night was his cousin.Williams, the organizer of the Something in the Water music festival, posted a picture of 25-year-old Donovon W. Lynch with a message.“The loss of these lives is a tragedy beyond measure. My cousin Donovon was killed during the shootings. He was a bright light and someone who always showed up for others. It is critical my family and the other victims’ families get the...…VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — In a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday evening, music artist and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams said the man shot and killed by police at the Oceanfront Friday night was his cousin.Williams, the organizer of the Something in the Water music festival, posted a picture of 25-year-old Donovon W. Lynch with a message.“The loss of these lives is a tragedy beyond measure. My cousin Donovon was killed during the shootings. He was a bright light and someone who always showed up for others. It is critical my family and the other victims’ families get the...WW…

Posted: Mar 1, 2021 / 08:45 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 08:23 PM ESTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A virtual study is seeking to learn what impacts the coronavirus pandemic has had on the lives of Virginians and their communities.The digital COVIDsmart study launched Monday.It will use advanced health research technology to examine health, well-being, social and economic effects of COVID-19 on people of all walks of life, according to a joint news release.The effort is sponsored by Eastern Virginia Medical School-Sentara Healthcare Analytics and Delivery Science Institute (), , and health...…Posted: Mar 1, 2021 / 08:45 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 08:23 PM ESTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A virtual study is seeking to learn what impacts the coronavirus pandemic has had on the lives of Virginians and their communities.The digital COVIDsmart study launched Monday.It will use advanced health research technology to examine health, well-being, social and economic effects of COVID-19 on people of all walks of life, according to a joint news release.The effort is sponsored by Eastern Virginia Medical School-Sentara Healthcare Analytics and Delivery Science Institute (), , and health...WW…

Posted: Mar 19, 2021 / 08:50 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 08:50 PM EDTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk School Board approved a $462.8-million division operating budget on Wednesday.The budget includes “substantive recommendations to provide students and schools with additional support and includes $50 million of Coronavirus Relief funds approved by Congress in December,” the school division wrote in a news release Friday.The budget will now head to City Council for consideration in May.The budget focuses on five priority areas:The superintendent recommends increasing pay for staff in...…Posted: Mar 19, 2021 / 08:50 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 08:50 PM EDTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk School Board approved a $462.8-million division operating budget on Wednesday.The budget includes “substantive recommendations to provide students and schools with additional support and includes $50 million of Coronavirus Relief funds approved by Congress in December,” the school division wrote in a news release Friday.The budget will now head to City Council for consideration in May.The budget focuses on five priority areas:The superintendent recommends increasing pay for staff in...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would move all elections for local governments to November.Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Democrat, broke a 19-19 tie vote in the Senate in favor of .The bill now moves to the Virginia House of Delegates, where last year .Currently, elections for local seats in some Virginia localities are held in May. If signed into law, SB 1157 would override election dates currently set by existing city and town charters.Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg and Franklin all hold elections on the first Tuesday in May...…RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would move all elections for local governments to November.Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Democrat, broke a 19-19 tie vote in the Senate in favor of .The bill now moves to the Virginia House of Delegates, where last year .Currently, elections for local seats in some Virginia localities are held in May. If signed into law, SB 1157 would override election dates currently set by existing city and town charters.Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg and Franklin all hold elections on the first Tuesday in May...WW…

Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 05:40 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 6, 2021 / 01:27 AM ESTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Norfolk has selected four groups to submit their plans to redevelop the Military Circle Mall property.Those four groups include various entertainment, construction, concert producer companies — including , , the Garcia Companies, S.B. Ballard Construction, Live Nation, NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith’s real estate company and more.The announcement from Norfolk came on Tuesday.In November, the city’s Economic Development Authority issued a request for qualifications for the mall’s...…Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 05:40 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 6, 2021 / 01:27 AM ESTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Norfolk has selected four groups to submit their plans to redevelop the Military Circle Mall property.Those four groups include various entertainment, construction, concert producer companies — including , , the Garcia Companies, S.B. Ballard Construction, Live Nation, NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith’s real estate company and more.The announcement from Norfolk came on Tuesday.In November, the city’s Economic Development Authority issued a request for qualifications for the mall’s...WW…

Posted: Oct 8, 2020 / 04:13 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 8, 2020 / 08:23 PM EDTVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The United States Postal Service is investigating after undelivered mail was found in the trash.Virginia Beach Police said they received a report about undelivered mail found in a dumpster in the 3200 block of Colechester Road.Police turned the investigation over to the USPS, police department spokeswoman MPO Linda Kuehn said.Pete Brown, a spokesman for the USPS, said they are interviewing a person of interest in connection with the incident. He could not confirm whether that person is a USPS...…Posted: Oct 8, 2020 / 04:13 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 8, 2020 / 08:23 PM EDTVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The United States Postal Service is investigating after undelivered mail was found in the trash.Virginia Beach Police said they received a report about undelivered mail found in a dumpster in the 3200 block of Colechester Road.Police turned the investigation over to the USPS, police department spokeswoman MPO Linda Kuehn said.Pete Brown, a spokesman for the USPS, said they are interviewing a person of interest in connection with the incident. He could not confirm whether that person is a USPS...WW…

Posted: Oct 8, 2020 / 12:26 AM EDTUpdated: Oct 8, 2020 / 11:20 AM EDTHAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police have released additional information about a crash that led to a .Police say the crash happened as five vehicles were racing through the tunnel.A 17-year-old from Virginia Beach has been charged with reckless driving by racing and general reckless driving. Other drivers involved are also charged with reckless driving by racing.Virginia State Police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Anaya said Wednesday the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. Sunday in the eastbound lanes of the...…Posted: Oct 8, 2020 / 12:26 AM EDTUpdated: Oct 8, 2020 / 11:20 AM EDTHAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police have released additional information about a crash that led to a .Police say the crash happened as five vehicles were racing through the tunnel.A 17-year-old from Virginia Beach has been charged with reckless driving by racing and general reckless driving. Other drivers involved are also charged with reckless driving by racing.Virginia State Police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Anaya said Wednesday the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. Sunday in the eastbound lanes of the...WW…

Posted: Sep 10, 2020 / 04:54 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 10, 2020 / 05:25 PM EDTHAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — It’s been nearly six weeks since Hampton Roads was put under extra health restrictions to quash the uptick of cases in the region.On Thursday, Governor Ralph Northam announced the region would join the rest of the state that’s already in Phase 3 of the “Forward Virginia” plan — meaning no more special restrictions for the area as of Thursday night at 11:59 p.m.The — the primary source of infections in the region. It started July 31 and included a last call for bars at 10 p.m., 50-percent...…Posted: Sep 10, 2020 / 04:54 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 10, 2020 / 05:25 PM EDTHAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — It’s been nearly six weeks since Hampton Roads was put under extra health restrictions to quash the uptick of cases in the region.On Thursday, Governor Ralph Northam announced the region would join the rest of the state that’s already in Phase 3 of the “Forward Virginia” plan — meaning no more special restrictions for the area as of Thursday night at 11:59 p.m.The — the primary source of infections in the region. It started July 31 and included a last call for bars at 10 p.m., 50-percent...WW…

Posted: Sep 8, 2020 / 06:14 PM EDTUpdated: Nov 6, 2020 / 09:47 AM ESTUPDATE: Heather Guillot’s trial is set for 01/13/2021 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A third former staffer of Scott Taylor, the former Republican congressman representing Virginia’s 2nd District, has been indicted on a charge of election fraud.According to court records, Heather Guillot was indicted Tuesday in Virginia Beach Circuit Court on a charge of making false statements/election fraud — a class 5 felony.Court records list the offense date as May 31, 2018. She has not been arrested yet, according to...…Posted: Sep 8, 2020 / 06:14 PM EDTUpdated: Nov 6, 2020 / 09:47 AM ESTUPDATE: Heather Guillot’s trial is set for 01/13/2021 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A third former staffer of Scott Taylor, the former Republican congressman representing Virginia’s 2nd District, has been indicted on a charge of election fraud.According to court records, Heather Guillot was indicted Tuesday in Virginia Beach Circuit Court on a charge of making false statements/election fraud — a class 5 felony.Court records list the offense date as May 31, 2018. She has not been arrested yet, according to...WW…

Posted: Jul 27, 2020 / 07:09 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 28, 2020 / 09:42 PM EDTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The mayor of Norfolk has written a letter to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam saying stopping the spread of the coronavirus locally is going to require more state and federal aid.Mayor — expressing concern over the surge in COVID-19 cases in Hampton Roads — saying the city has worked to comply with state mandates, such as mask and social distancing requirements, but needs further assistance.Northam also sent similar letters to and .Alexander cited several issues that create the need for additional aid....…Posted: Jul 27, 2020 / 07:09 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 28, 2020 / 09:42 PM EDTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The mayor of Norfolk has written a letter to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam saying stopping the spread of the coronavirus locally is going to require more state and federal aid.Mayor — expressing concern over the surge in COVID-19 cases in Hampton Roads — saying the city has worked to comply with state mandates, such as mask and social distancing requirements, but needs further assistance.Northam also sent similar letters to and .Alexander cited several issues that create the need for additional aid....WW…