PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Infant Rhett Powell will celebrate his first birthday Friday, but his parents are hoping to give him something far greater than a toy; they want him to have the gift of life.

Across Virginia and North Carolina, there are 37 agencies registered as participating agencies in ICE's 287(g) program.

Joshua Holder and Allanah Evans from the Urban League of Hampton Roads joined us on HRS with more on why the celebration is so important to the community.

When disasters strike—whether natural, manmade, or personal—military families face unique challenges that require specialized support. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), through its Emergency ...

Two dogs were found dead after a house fire on Wool Ave. in Portsmouth around 10 p.m., not far from High Street. The cause ...

Former Mayor Rick Becksted confirmed June 11 he will not run for the City Council in 2025. "I've been through a lot." ...

Portsmouth police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect of a shooting that happened at a graduation party in the Cavalier Manor section of the city over the weekend.

Portsmouth Police Chief Steve Jenkins released the ages of the victims shot during a graduation party. Portsmouth Public ...

On Saturday, dads in Hampton Roads were able to get free diapers for their children as part of the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia's Fatherhood Week Celebration. WAVY was also a proud sponsor of the ...

The new Bon Secours Women's Imaging Center in the Elmhurst Square Shopping center aims to help reduce barriers to women's healthcare.

House Democratic candidates in central Virginia are outdistancing their Republican rivals, according to nonpartisan ...

The agreements allow for local law enforcement to do some of the work typically reserved for employees with Immigration and ...