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FAI founder accepts responsibility

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:48 GMT

In a surprise move Friday, Financing Alternatives Inc. founder George Christian admitted liability in the case against him.

Tractor Trailer catches fire on I-64

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:41:08 GMT

VDOT officials tell WAVY.com a tractor trailer caught fire Friday morning, causing some delay on Interstate 64 at Bowers Hill.

Ches. preschoolers get lesson in giving

Eric Harryman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:39:54 GMT

Chesapeake preschoolers donated some of their hard earned money to help those less fortunate Thursday.

Fatal accident on JRB

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:24:34 GMT

An accident on the James River Bridge Thursday afternoon resulted in a fatality.

Credit Card theft suspect sought

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:53:07 GMT

Police are looking for a suspect they believe is connected to two seperate incidents of credit card theft.

Ches. employee injured by projectile

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:21:46 GMT

A Chesapeake Building Inspector was injured Wednesday when police say he was hit by a projectile, believed to be from a firearm, while sitting in his city vehicle.

Thousands still without phone service

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:20:45 GMT

Thousands of Verizon phone customers who lost service during the nor'easter are still waiting to hear a ring tone.

Chronic sneezing girl gets sleep test

Katie Collett — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:47:30 GMT

After four weeks of constantly sneezing, Lauren Johnson of Chesapeake still suffers from the chronic condition. However, her mother tells WAVY.com they may be one step closer to a clinical diagnosis.

Ceremony honors veterans in Chesapeake

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:54:55 GMT

People from all around Hampton Roads honored America's veterans Wednesday. In Chesapeake, the wind and rain didn't stop the annual Veteran’s Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, although it did move it indoors.

Accused scammer case delayed again

Oren Liebermann — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:53 GMT

For more than two years, Financing Alternatives Inc. has been the focus of a 10 On Your Side investigation. Tuesday, Financing Alternatives' owner George Christian, accused of scamming nearly 1,800 customers, filed bankruptcy.

Home security frustrates family

Kay Young — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:01 GMT

A Chesapeake couple claims in a moment of need, their security provider let them down. Months after fire destroyed their home, the company kept taking their money.

12-year-old sneezes 12,000 times a day

Katie Collett — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:28:01 GMT

It's a medical mystery. A 12-year-old Chesapeake girl recently began sneezing eight to 16 times a minute and hasn't stopped for two weeks.

Bids to buy cash-strapped SPSA

Lori Crouch — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:55:57 GMT

Monday was the deadline to buy the cash-strapped Southeastern Public Service Authority. Board members must now consider two offers to buy all of SPSA's assets.

2 Waldenbooks in Chesapeake to close

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:20:44 GMT

Borders Group Inc. says it will close 200 Waldenbooks stores and cut 1,500 jobs in January. Two of the stores targeted for closure are located in Chesapeake.

WAVY.com investigates auto recall

MaryKay Mallonee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:07:37 GMT

A Ford Expedition recently exploded in a ball of fire in the driveway of a Chesapeake man. Turns out his SUV was under a recall. He turned to WAVY.com for help in seeking compensation from Ford.

Case against accused scammer delayed

Oren Liebermann — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:16 GMT

For two years, Financing Alternatives Inc. has been the focus of a 10 On Your Side investigation. And for two years, the company has dodged our cameras and our questions. Thursday, there was another delay in the case.

Rabid raccoons in Chesapeake

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:10:50 GMT

There are two confirmed cases of rabies in Chesapeake.

Homicide suspect arrested in Ches.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:06:43 GMT

Chesapeake police tell WAVY.com they've arrested a suspect in an overnight shooting that left one man dead.

Driver charged in deadly hit and run

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:29:18 GMT

Chesapeake police have arrested and charged the driver in a hit and run accident that happened over the weekend.

Fatal accident on Mt. Pleasant Road

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:15:32 GMT

A 29-year-old female lost her life in a fatal accident at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Road and Stadium Drive Friday night.

Man charged in death of 3-year-old

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:24:48 GMT

A 3-year-old child allegedly beaten by her mother's boyfriend has died, police said Tuesday.

Vehicle larceny warning

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:56:07 GMT

As the holiday season approaches, the Chesapeake Police Department is informing and educating residents to guard their personal property with care.

23 city employees to lose their job

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:55:40 GMT

The City of Chesapeake is cutting will be undergoing a reduction-in-force in order to overcome a $2 million budget shortfall, City Manager William E. Harrell announced Friday.

Man convicted for bomb threats

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:31:39 GMT

A Chesapeake jury convicted a man for threatening to bomb the Norfolk Federal Building.

Neighborhood canal raises concerns

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:10:26 GMT

Conditions at a Virginia Beach canal are causing some serious concerns. A Southgate community resident contacted WAVY.com about the plant growth that covers the canal in her backyard.

Classmates pray friend gets new heart

Jason Marks — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:04 GMT

Students at local school are praying for a miracle. They're hoping a fellow classmate will soon get the gift of life. David Ortiz is a 9th grader at Atlantic Shores Christian School who's waiting for a heart transplant. Tuesday morning, as he lay in a hospital bed, his friends prayed for his recovery.

Ches. man sentenced in shooting death

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:39:28 GMT

A Chesapeake man who pleaded guilty to killing I.C. Norcom student Ra-Shawn Finney back in June was sentenced to 27 years in prison Tuesday.

Chesapeake board approves rezoning

Kay Young — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:13:14 GMT

The Chesapeake School Board voted Monday night to move about 200 Grassfield High School students in four neighborhoods back to Deep Creek High School for the next school year.

Hickory High School principal dies

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:29:10 GMT

Hickory High School principal Dr. Woodley J. "Woody" Koonce III passed away Saturday night. Koonce had been battling cancer for some time before his passing.

Police investigate motorcycle accident

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:44:46 GMT

Chesapeake police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle accident on Land of Promise Road Saturday night.