Earthquake rattles Southern California; no injuries reported
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A strong earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday morning, making hanging lamps sway and photo frames on walls shake. There were no...
View ArticleIsle of Wight deputies searching for suspect who abducted ‘elderly man’ from...
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Deputies are searching for a suspect who reportedly abducted an “elderly man” from his home at gunpoint last week. The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office says the...
View ArticleTexas teen mows American flag design into lawn in honor of fallen friend
HASLET, TX (KXAS) — A North Texas teen mowed an image of the American flag into his front yard Monday to pay tribute to a friend who was killed while on duty for the army. 17-year old Cameron James...
View ArticleVa. man ordered to take down Christmas yard display featuring toilets
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Officials in Virginia’s Hanover County want a local man to take down part of an unconventional Christmas display that is still in his yard and features toilets and a urinal. The...
View Article6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California, Rattling Large Swath Of State
Officials did not immediately report any deaths or major injuries in connection with the earthquake. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
View Article‘He died on the beach, but you saved him’: Woman who saved teen from drowning...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A woman is being called a hero after a near drowning at Chic’s Beach on Independence Day. Shortly after noon, complete strangers rallied around a 17-year-old and pulled...
View ArticleCelebrating The Fourth Of July In The Nation's Capital
People decked out in red, white and blue celebrated in the rain during the National Independence Day Parade. There were also demonstrators, drummers and a whole lot of flags. (Image credit: Tyrone...
View ArticleMan arrested after burning American flag in front of Yorktown Walmart on...
YORKTOWN, Va. (WAVY) — Cellphone video captured a man pull up in a car in front of a Yorktown Walmart on the Fourth of July, toss an American flag on the ground and set it on fire. He’s since been...
View ArticleIn Fourth Of July Address, Trump Hails Military As Fighter Jets Fly Above
Washington observers wondered if the president would take the highly-publicized remarks into politics, but instead he highlighted the military and implored Americans to "stay true to our cause."...
View ArticleSportswrap Vault 1983: Bruce in a Whopper eating contest
(WAVY) – On this Independence we open the Sportswrap Vault and go back to 1983 when local media legends Bruce Rader, Mike Arlo, Stan Garfin and John Castleberry competed in a Whopper eating contest.
View ArticleWalk-in gunshot victim likely tied to 36th St. shooting, Newport News police say
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A gunshot victim taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries is believed to have been shot on 36th Street near I-664. Police say they were notified about the...
View ArticleTrump holds ‘Salute to America’ in DC despite rain, protests
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — This July 4th holiday in the nation’s capital included the traditional fireworks and parade. But it also included a speech from President Trump. Despite rain delays, spirits...
View ArticleThousands pack the Oceanfront for Fourth of July 2019
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — People across Hampton Roads are wrapping up a day full of Independence Day celebrations. From the Peninsula to the Oceanfront, fireworks lit up the sky to honor America’s...
View Article3 injured in stabbing attack at Petersburg plasma center
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Three victims are being treated at the hospital after an attack at a plasma center in Petersburg, Southside Regional Medical Center confirms to 8News. Petersburg Police...
View ArticlePolice: Missing 8-year-old drowns at Va. Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — An 8-year-old who went missing Thursday night drowned at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, police say. Virginia Beach police said in a news release they were informed that...
View ArticleJune Employment Report Expected To Show Rebound In Job Growth
Forecasters expect to see a modest pickup in job growth Friday when the Labor Department releases its monthly jobs report. Despite uncertainty surrounding trade, unemployment remains low. (Image...
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