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‘He just disappeared without a trace’: Family desperately searching for missing Portsmouth veteran
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Thirty-two-year-old Hector Olmeda normally calls his 10-year-old daughter two or three times per day, but he hasn’t called in over a month. His uncle, William Rodriguez, said Olmeda was visiting Portsmouth to help a buddy who was going through a tough time. He traveled from Chicago to Portsmouth and stayed at a Wilcox Avenue residence.
Mayor Rick West discusses future of Chesapeake, touts successes
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake Mayor Rick West laid the groundwork for what he wants to come to the resort city, while also touting the accomplishments made in the past year in his State of the City address on Wednesday. At the top of West's list is a decrease in...
5 Traffic Violations That Commonly Lead to Car Accidents
Traffic violations are not just legal infractions but also significant contributors to road accidents. Ignoring traffic rules can result in severe consequences, including injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Understanding the most common traffic violations that often lead to accidents is crucial for promoting road safety. The following are some of the most common traffic violations that our Norfolk car accident attorneys see in the cases we handle.
Tractor-trailer trouble in Suffolk causes danger, damage
They say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but around parts of Suffolk, it's far from the wisest. Truckers are using a shortcut that doesn't permit their 18-wheelers, damaging property and putting lives at risk.
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project delayed by over a year
NORFOLK, Va. — The completion of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project will be delayed by a year and a half, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced on Thursday. According to the department, the project's new final completion date will be Aug. 27, 2027. The project's "substantial" completion...
School divisions announce early dismissals due to Thursday's rain and threat of flooding
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Correction: Hampton City Schools is dismissing two hours early on Friday, March 29. An earlier version of this article stated it was for Thursday, March 28. The below article has been updated. With Thursday's heavy rainfall and the threat of flooding, some school divisions are dismissing...
Royal Caribbean Confirms Homeport Switch After Bridge Collapse
Another cruise ship has been impacted by the Baltimore Bridge Collapse. Due to the ongoing investigation and damage to the cruise port, Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas has been re-routed to Norfolk, Virginia, for its current and upcoming cruises. Vision of the Seas Temporarily Moves to New Homeport.
Helping Aging Loved Ones Thrive
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Executive Director Onboarding Specialist of Commonwealth Senior Living Kristie Annis discussed how they’re supporting families who are looking for peace of mind, and the best place to thrive through their Golden Years. Commonwealth Senior Living. 757-350-8382. This segment of The Hampton Roads Show is...
Our regional landfill is filling up fast. Where can our trash go?
SUFFOLK — The South Hampton Roads regional landfill is filling up faster than previous planning scheduled, leaving questions about how residents will dispose of their waste in the future and what it will cost. The challenge is twofold. The landfill is facing an uphill regulatory challenge to expand its capacity, according to Dennis Bagley, executive director of the Southeastern Public Service ...
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