Doug Newton had expected to be using the solar panel system installed on the roof of his Windsor home to save money on his utility bill back in October. However, after the company, Freedom Forever Solar, told Newton he'd be able to use the power of the sun to lower his utility bill within a week or two, he learned that the installation was subject to approval by the local utility — in this case, Community Electric Cooperative.
Doug Newton had expected to be using the solar panel system installed on the roof of his Windsor home to save money on his utility bill back in October.
However, after the company, Freedom Forever Solar, told Newton he'd be able to use the power of the sun to lower his utility bill within a week or two, he learned that the installation was subject to approval by the local utility — in this case, Community Electric Cooperative.
A woman is critically hurt after a shooting on Wednesday morning in Portsmouth, police said. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/police-woman-seriously-hurt-after-shooting-in-portsmouth/
En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 8 de enero https://www.wavy.com/en-punto/
For the first time since the June 2024 in-custody death of Rolin Hill, body cam footage of the incident was shown during a bond hearing for the three former Virginia Beach deputies charged with second-degree murder. https://www.wavy.com/
https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/two-years-later-criminal-and-civil-cases-persist-in-richneck-elementary-shooting/
Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced on Tuesday over $46 million in federal funding to support disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene. https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/senators-warner-kaine-secure-over-46m-for-hurricane-helene-disaster-recovery-efforts/
The Virginia Beach Police Department held a "traffic blitz" throughout December, with the goal of reducing crashes in the city. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/vbpd-recovered-stolen-firearm-illegal-drugs-during-traffic-blitz/
Waggin' WAVY Wednesday Contest winner | Week of Jan. 5-11 https://www.wavy.com/contests/waggin-wavy-wednesday-contest/#/rounds/1/pets
The 42nd Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival presented by Sentara Health Plans is expected to have performances by Brian Culbertson and Boney James. https://www.wavy.com/living-local/42nd-annual-norfolk-waterfront-jazz-festival-coming-in-august/
On Tuesday, the Virginia Beach City Council will consider whether or not to move forward with a project that would redevelop eight acres of woods back into tidal wetlands. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-city-to-vote-on-wetlands-restoration-project/
An Isle of Wight County man who had more than 150 apparent explosive devices on his property and faces a weapons charge will remain in jail following a federal court order Tuesday. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/court-iow-man-with-explosive-devices-on-property-denied-bond/
Public services for former president Jimmy Carter will begin Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Ahead of Carter's state funeral Thursday the public will have two days to pay their respects to the former president in a city he called home for four years during his presidency.
A local expert believes the Hampton Roads real estate market will stay strong.
