Amy Avery

Oct 17, 2024 | myfox8.com | Amy Avery

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — To some it’s just a Hampton Roads tourist attraction, but to others the Battleship Wisconsin means so much more. Operations Manager Keith Nitka oversees day-to-day operations on Battleship Wisconsin, which is berthed at Nauticus in Downtown Norfolk. But 23 years ago, Nitka called the Wisconsin home when he served in the Gulf War. It’s rare to walk around Battleship Wisconsin and not run into Nitka.

Aug 15, 2024 | wavy.com | Amy Avery

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — You can experience everything from the mountains to the beaches through the Virginia State Parks system. That’s why they wanted to add new viewfinders geared toward people who experience colorblindness, so they can experience parks and all their beauty too. “If even one family gets to experience something totally new in the outdoors, that’s really important to us,” said Laura Papp, chief ranger of visitor experience at First Landing State Park.

Aug 14, 2024 | wavy.com | Amy Avery

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Regent University’s largest freshman class in the school’s 47-year history was busy Wednesday preparing meal kits in support of Operation Blessing, the locally-based relief organization that has helped millions of people after severe weather events. It was the largest such effort due to an incoming freshman class that has swelled to more than 500 students.

Aug 13, 2024 | wavy.com | Amy Avery

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — From woodworkers to tailors, there are a lot of different historic trades jobs in Colonial Williamsburg, but some of these trades or skills are dying or are no longer taught, so they’re hoping people will take interest in keeping them alive.

Aug 12, 2024 | wavy.com | Amy Avery

SUFFOLK, Va. — An unfortunate incident at a Suffolk elementary school is prompting some upgraded security measures for the new school year. Vontrail Thorpe, 42, barricaded himself in a girls bathroom at Kilby Shores Elementary School on the last day of school, while two students were inside. Thorpe has since been charged with two counts of abduction, disorderly conduct, possession on school property and breaking and entering. He is due back in court next week. Suffolk Superintendent Dr. John B.