WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) - A man has been arrested in connection with a shots fired incident at a Hooters in Williamsburg. According to officials, deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office responded to a shots fired incident at the Hooter's Restaurant located on 112 Bypass Road around 8:40 p.m. April 17. Demont White (Courtesy: York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office) Deputies arrived to the scene and found several shell casings throughout the parking lot. The suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived. After an investigation, deputies arrested 40-year-old Demont L. White on April 24 in conn ..read more

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Archaeologists discovered the foundation of a 1600s house during the construction of the new Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center in Colonial Williamsburg. "It [what they know] is literally changing by the minute while we excavate the site right now," said Jack Gary, executive director of archeology for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, "which makes it really exciting." What they do know is the house had a chimney on at least one side and a cellar. The house was made of plaster walls and casement windows. Gary said just before talking to 10 On Your S ..read more

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — After battling with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, or ARPKD, since birth, eight-year-old Langdon Richardson was in desperate need of a kidney and liver transplant. The disease left him with cysts on his liver and kidney. Little did he know his donors were closer than he thought. "ARPKD has taken a big toll on me," Langdon told 10 On Your Side. "My legs are weak all the time, but it varies on what's affected. It could be the arms, legs, or just anything." His mom, Tiffany, said it was hard having to see him in and out of the hospital for years. "He's h ..read more

JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A gas leak on Jamestown Road near Humelsine Parkway (Route 199) had shut down all lanes of the road Thursday afternoon as emergency personnel are on the scene addressing it, James City County Police said. Police said the area was going to be shut down for several hours, and advised drivers to use John Tyler Highway (Route 5) — Ironbound Road. That area is just outside the Williamsburg city limits. The area has since reopened. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ..read more

YORKTOWN, Va. (WAVY) — New questions have been raised by loved ones of those who died in what is known as the Colonial Parkway murders. The killings began almost 38 years ago, but new revelations about a possible suspect, and closure for some families, are opening doors for others. Monday night, an expected audience of 100 people turned out at the Yorktown Library to hear all things Colonial Parkway murders — old history, the investigations, mistakes made and new developments, questions and answers on the sad mysteries of the Colonial Parkway murders Joyce Call-Canada last saw her brother in 1 ..read more

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — One person was killed following a house fire in the Greensprings Plantation subdivision in James City County Monday night. According to officials, crews were notified of a possible residential fire in the 4000 block of Frances Berkeley at 5:22 p.m. Crews arrived to the scene and found fire showing from the first and second story windows of the home, as well as significant fire involvement at the rear of the home. Neighbors notified crews that two people were possibly still inside of the house. WAVY viewer Chris Smurthwaite captured video of the fire, showing firefigh ..read more

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) - The James City County Fire Department responded to a fatal house fire Monday night. According to officials, crews were notified of a possible residential fire in the 4000 block of Frances Berkeley at 5:22 p.m. This is in the Greensprings Plantation subdivision. Crews arrived to the scene and found fire showing from the first and second story windows of the home, as well as significant fire involvement at the rear of the home. Neighbors notified crews that two people were possibly still inside of the house. A WAVY viewer captured video of the fire, showing firefighter ..read more

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - If you're unable to make it to a spot in the path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse (Virginia is not in the path of totality), there are still many ways you can celebrate the rare celestial event, right here in Hampton Roads. This is the first total solar eclipse viewable in the United States since 2017. In the Hampton Roads area, the solar eclipse will start at 2:04 p.m. and reach its maximum viewing around 3:20 pm. Hampton Roads will see about 80% of the sun covered. Solar Eclipse 2024: How much will Virginia see and when? Check out the list below to find a l ..read more

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) -- Congressman Rob Wittman hosted a mental health seminar in Williamsburg on April 3. The seminar was intended to educate parents, first responders and residents with resources to health them and loved ones who suffer from mental health issues. He was joined by mental and behavioral health professionals from Colonial Behavioral Health, Riverside Health System and the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Watch livestream "As a member of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus and Military Mental Health Caucus, ensuring our community is equipped with the informati ..read more

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) -- The Virginia Peninsular Community College, or VPCC, is having open houses scheduled in April. The open houses are scheduled for April 13 at the Historic Triangle Campus in Williamsburg and April 20 for the Hampton Campus. The event runs for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and attendees can meet with faculty, staff, athletic coaches and students to learn about the college. There will also be a focus on financial aid, including assistance with FAFSA. Check with WAVY.com for more updates ..read more