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Scheduled bridge lift: blessing or bust?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:09:13 GMT

WAVY.com investigated a change that affects tens of thousands of Berkley Bridge and Downtown Tunnel drivers every day. You may not know this, but to improve the quality of life for commuters, the Virginia Department of Transportation got the Coast Guard to have scheduled lifts during the day.

Officials tour worst hit areas of Norf.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:10 GMT

That November Nor'easter left its calling card across the area particularly in Norfolk's Ocean View area. The aftermath of last week's storm caused an estimated $10 million in damage.

Suspect arrested in garage shooting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:43:07 GMT

Norfolk police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting Thursday morning in the Freemason Street Garage that sent two people to the hospital.

"Real Pirates" exhibit slideshow

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:59:23 GMT

Real Pirates, a touring exhibition organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International, is coming to Norfolk.

Norfolk woman dies from H1N1

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:18 GMT

A Norfolk woman is one of three people who recently died from H1N1, Larry Hill with the Virginia Department of Health confirmed to WAVY.com.

Nor'easter community cleanup in Norfolk

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:19:43 GMT

Over 60 volunteers will participate in the Nor'easter Community Cleanup on Saturday, November 21, from 9am until noon. Volunteers will help remove trash and debris in the neighborhoods most affected by the November Nor'easter.

Norfolk storm damage could reach $10M

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:54 GMT

Preliminary estimates indicate that storm damage in Norfolk could reach as high as $10 million, according to a city spokesperson.

Captain Phillips honored in Norfolk

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:40:35 GMT

When the Maersk Alabama pulled into port in Mombasa, Kenya in April, the cargo ship's captain, Richard Phillips, was still at sea, a hostage in his own ship's covered lifeboat.

Real pirates take over Nauticus

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:15:09 GMT

In April, pirates hijacked the tanker Maersk Alabama and took Captain Richard Phillips hostage on a lifeboat. This weekend, you can see the actual lifeboat at Nauticus in Norfolk.

Tidewater food banks hit hard

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:19 GMT

The federal government says more people are hungry, food stamp applications are rising and pantries are empty. That includes local foodbanks, especially after the November Nor'easter, and right before Thanksgiving.

Scott Hall fire under investigation

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:57:47 GMT

The Norfolk Fire Department is working to find the cause of a small fire in Scott Hall on the Norfolk State University campus.

'tis the season for the flu

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:47:39 GMT

Holt has something special on his Christmas list and so does Santa - good health.

Renters' road to storm recovery

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:52:43 GMT

There are many renters out there struggling to deal with storm damage and slow-to-respond landlords. If you are one of them, WAVY.com is on your side with tips on what to do.

Fed. jury convicts Dr. in fraud scheme

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:22 GMT

A federal jury has convicted a Virginia Beach physician on nearly 30 counts in a fraudulent-billing scheme that bilked government health programs out of $1.2 million.

Norfolk opens another debris drop-off

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:21:25 GMT

The Department of Public Works has added a 5th debris and bulk waste drop-off site to further assist residents in cleaning up from the November Nor'easter.

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.

Demolition clears way for new library

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:53:23 GMT

Norfolk took a step Tuesday its revitalization plan for a downtown neighborhood as crews began the demolition of old buildings to make way for a new library on Ballentine Boulevard.

Car found in Norfolk lake

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:45 GMT

Emergency crews pulled a submerged car out of a Norfolk lake Tuesday morning.

Business owners look to reopen

Kay Young — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:09:18 GMT

Now that the November nor'easter is gone, businesses impacted by the storm look to reopen.

Father charged in infant son's death

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:31:56 GMT

A Norfolk father has been charged in connection with his 2-month-old son's death.

Norfolk garden loses more than 40 trees

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:12:46 GMT

Workers at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are cleaning up after Tropical Storm Ida's remnants destroyed more than 40 trees and shrubs.

Storm recovery

Katie Collett — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:20:01 GMT

Emergency workers say "everything...ought to be back to normal" for Monday morning's commute after a Nor' easter and high tide flooded Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks.

3 become ill after CO poisoning in Norf

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:00:32 GMT

A Norfolk mother and her two children were transported to area hospitals after breathing in fumes from a generator being operated inside their home.

Reclaiming abandoned cars in Norfolk

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:08:42 GMT

City of Norfolk Public Works Towing Service has removed abandoned vehicles that were blocking public rights of way.

Major flooding in Willoughby

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:51:34 GMT

The Willoughby area of Norfolk also dealt with major flooding issues. In another part of Norfolk a tree got in the way. Allyson Blair has more.

Midtown tunnel remains closed

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:44:20 GMT

The Midtown Tunnel connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth remained closed Friday night. Crews spent the day pumping water from the tube.

Nor'easter Update from Ocean View

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:27 GMT

Ocean View in Norfolk took quite a beating during November's nor'easter. Mary Kay Mallonee has the latest.

50 traffic signals out in Norfolk

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:02:26 GMT

Fifty traffic signals are currently out of service in the City of Norfolk; twenty-one of those are at major intersections.

Debris removal plan set up in Norfolk

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:37:31 GMT

As part of a disaster plan implemented by the City of Norfolk, residents will not have to call in a bulk pickup through Monday, December 14. In addition, two citizen drop-off center are now open through November 29.

PM Storm Report: Norfolk

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:35:31 GMT

Hear from locals and see dramatic pictures of flooding in Norfolk. Mary Kay Mallonee reports.