Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that 81 events and festivals in the Commonwealth will receive funds an effort to drive visitation to the Commonwealth in 2025. https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/gov-youngkin-announces-funding-for-events-festivals-to-increase-visitation-in-2025/

A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a hit-and-run Friday afternoon. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/pedestrian-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-after-hit-and-run-in-norfolk/

At approximately 6:10 p.m., Norfolk Fire-Rescue was dispatched to 4331 Dunning Road in reference to a residential structure fire. There were reports of fire in the back of the house. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/gasoline-fueled-fire-damages-apartment-building-in-norfolk/

A 35-year-old woman was charged with second-degree murder Thursday following a domestic dispute with her husband. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/woman-charged-with-second-degree-murder-after-domestic-dispute-in-elizabeth-city/

A suspect has been detained in connection with a Friday afternoon shooting in Newport News. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suspect-arrested-in-newport-news-shooting-victim-reported-to-be-in-stable-condition/

A Portsmouth family is counting their blessings after a stray bullet pierced their apartment just feet away from their child narrowly avoiding tragedy Dec. 23 - the day before Christmas Eve.

This holiday season, two families are grieving losses due to gun violence.

A humpback whale was found washed up near the Bennett Street Beach Access, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/whale-found-washed-up-near-bennett-street-beach-access/

November 2024 marked two years since the killing of Air Force veteran and father of two, Tiquan Smith. 10 On Your Side reconnected with his family about his unsolved murder and finding solace in the last text message he sent his mother. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/air-force-veterans-mother-finds-solace-in-final-text-message-before-tragedy/

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is working with local counselors to make sure families have someone to talk to during the end of the year. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/nrha-offers-counseling-services-to-residents-twice-a-week-during-holidays/

Gift card scams are a growing problem across the country, even making its way to Hampton Roads. WAVY 10 spoke to a woman who, despite her best efforts, fell victim to this. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/gift-card-scams-hitting-hampton-roads-stores/

A Chesapeake sheriff’s deputy has been charged for smuggling contraband into the Chesapeake Correctional Center. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake-sheriffs-deputy-charged-with-smuggling-contraband-into-jail/

Norfolk police are investigating a shooting that occurred Christmas night on Piney Branch Court. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/npd-man-injured-after-christmas-shooting-on-piney-branch-ct/