Deja Parker

News Reporter at WAVY-TV (Portsmouth, VA)

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Two men hurt in shooting on Norfolk State campus

4 days ago | wavy.com | Madison Pearman |Deja Parker

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Law enforcement officials said two men are in the hospital after an shooting in Norfolk late Saturday night. Police said they responded to Presidential Parkway around 11:30 p.m. for a shooting. The street runs through the campus of Norfolk State University. Police said two men were hurt in the shooting. Both were taken to the hospital where police said one man is being treated for life-threatening injuries and the other is expected to survive.
A look at gas prices for Easter weekend

6 days ago | wavy.com | Deja Parker

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Many people are gearing up for holiday travel and AAA has good news for gas prices as you travel to your holiday destination. “I think people are going to be happy with gas prices this Easter weekend we saw a pretty significant drop in the last week coming down 6 cents in Hampton Roads,” said Holly Dalby, with AAA Tidewater. Dalby said Hampton Roads’ gas is down 1 cent from yesterday. “We are $0.50 cheaper than last year, so its hard to argue with that.
Virginia Beach residents voice concern over proposed city budget

1 week ago | wavy.com | Deja Parker

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — On Wednesday, the Virginia Beach City Council held a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year. Residents and employees took to the podium to voice their concerns with the proposed budget.
Community reacts after deputies fatally shoot armed man at Sentara Albemarle Hospital

2 weeks ago | wavy.com | Madie MacDonald |Deja Parker

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Community members of Elizabeth City have raised concerns about hospital safety after deputies shot and killed an armed man at Sentara Albemarle Hospital Tuesday morning. According to officials, around 1:18 a.m., deputies with Pasquotank County and officers with the Elizabeth City Police Department were dispatched to Sentara Albemarle Hospital after a patient arrived at the hospital’s emergency department with a handgun.
Auto tariffs to start; could impact local dealerships

3 weeks ago | wavy.com | Deja Parker

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — President Donald Trump is calling Wednesday Liberation Day. Trump is expected to roll out some tariffs he claims will free the United States from its reliance on foreign goods. This includes goods on foreign vehicles, which will go into effect this week. The Trump Administration plans to implement a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts. If you’re looking to buy your car, one dealership said it’s better to act now.
VBCPS proposes a price increase for sporting events

4 weeks ago | wavy.com | Deja Parker

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach City Public Schools sporting events could be going up in price. The Office of Student Leadership created a plan to offset operational expenses, including coaching salaries, equipment upgrades and security costs. In order to accomplish this, tickets will increase by 10%. “The prices are already high, so it’s not a difference for real,” said Samiya Williams, a senior at a Virginia Beach school.
VBCPS proposes a price increase for sporting events

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Deja Parker

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach City Public Schools sporting events could be going up in price. VB budget proposal includes revived boat tax, meals tax and stormwater rate increase The Office of Student Leadership created a plan to offset operational expenses, including coaching salaries, equipment upgrades and security costs. In order to accomplish this, tickets will increase by 10%.
NNPD: 1 injured after shooting on Forrest Drive

1 month ago | wavy.com | Madie MacDonald |Deja Parker

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – The Newport News Police Department responded to a shooting early Friday morning. One woman describes the shooting to 10 On Your Side off camera:“It woke me up on my sleep. Yeah. It was like boom, boom, boom, boom. It was like rapid shots, like really fast,” the woman said.
What a potential government shutdown means for Hampton Roads residents

1 month ago | wavy.com | Deja Parker

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The federal government is on the brink of a shutdown if a stopgap funding bill isn’t passed on Thursday. When lawmakers fail to agree on the spending package, the government temporarily closes. “In a government shutdown, essential employees are still ordered to be at their positions, such as law enforcement, air traffic controllers, TSA and the like,” said Dr. Eric Claville.
Residents think crime in Portsmouth is on the rise: ‘It’s pretty bad’

1 month ago | wavy.com | Deja Parker

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — After an officer was shot Monday night while responding to a call in Portsmouth, residents in the area tell 10 On Your Side they feel an uptick in crime. “It’s been getting worse. The last few years. It wasn’t too bad when I first moved here about six or seven years ago. It’s pretty bad,” said Portsmouth resident, Milissa Cherry. You can’t walk down the street anymore without being accosted. So it’s scary. It really is.