Nearly a million cubic yards of sand will be put down between 15th and 45th streets at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront as part of a $20.2 million beach replenishment project, the first time the city has undertaken such a project in more than five years. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/vb-begins-beach-replenishment-project/

Virginia Beach Police are investigating a shooting in the 5000 block of Ferrell Parkway with a female victim whose age is currently not known, police said.

Hampton Roads is starting the new year with a rise in infectious diseases, according to the CDC. https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/respiratory-illness-accounting-for-more-than-a-fifth-of-virginia-er-visits/

A recall has been issued on Kirkland brand Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medicine. https://www.wavy.com/news/recalls/recall-issued-for-costco-severe-cold-flu-medicine-due-to-potential-contamination/

The battle between Something in the Water organizers and the City of Virginia Beach is going strong into the new year. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/vb-mayor-bobby-dyer-proposes-notice-of-breach-for-sitw-organizers/

The Newport News Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a burglary suspect. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/police-seek-publics-help-in-identifying-burglary-suspect-in-newport-news/

Attorney General Jason Miyares recently announced additional funding to improve outcomes for youth victims of human trafficking during Human Trafficking Prevention Month. https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/virginia-awarded-1-29m-grant-to-enhance-support-for-child-victims-of-trafficking/

Winter seems to finally be rearing its cold, chilly head in the Hampton Roads region, and 10 On Your Side wants to make sure you stay safe on the roads as the chance for inclement weather increases. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/winter-is-coming-tips-for-safe-driving-in-cold-weather/

A suspect in Dare County was recently charged with stealing water from a neighbor, deputies said. https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/deputies-suspect-charged-with-stealing-water-from-neighbor-in-dare-co/

Virginia State Police clocked a driver going 133 mph in a 55-mph zone in Virginia Beach. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/driver-clocked-going-133-mph-in-55-mph-zone-on-i-264-in-virginia-beach/

Jerry 'Slugger' Forrest, a heavyweight boxer, is hosting a USA Kids Boxing event 'Gloves on the Coast' on Jan. 4 at Newport News Boys & Girls Club. Kiahnna Patterson Reports.

The city of Norfolk hosts many large outdoor events every year and, in the wake of what happened in New Orleans on New Year's Day, Police Chief Mark Talbot said safety has always been a top priority and will remain that way.

Suffolk's treasurer has proposed eliminating the vehicle license fee. The city would be the first Hampton Roads city to do so.