Jane Alvarez-Wertz

4 days ago | wric.com | Jane Alvarez-Wertz

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears spoke to thousands of graduates at Regent University Saturday as the keynote speaker at the school’s 45th Commencement Ceremony May 10, 2025. Earle-Sears earned her M.A. in Organizational Leadership degree from Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership in 2003 and she was named the Regent University Alumna of the Year in 2022.

6 days ago | wric.com | Jane Alvarez-Wertz

NEW KENT, Va. (WAVY) – An unusual honor for a pit stop in Virginia. The I-64 East New Kent Rest Area, between Richmond and Williamsburg, is ranked among the best public restrooms in the nation. The American River Wellness Recovery Company surveyed 3,017 drivers and truckers to find out what they value the most when they’re on the road. Using that data, they ranked the best public restrooms in each state. Below is the complete list of rankings.

6 days ago | wnct.com | Jane Alvarez-Wertz

KNOTTS ISLAND, N.C. (WAVY) – The only road in and out of Knotts Island was closed for several hours following a crash Wednesday morning. Currituck County officials issued an advisory around 9:45 a.m. stating that while the Marsh Island Causeway was closed, travel between Knotts Island and mainland Currituck County would be limited to the Knotts Island-Currituck Ferry.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jane Alvarez-Wertz

WASHINGTON (WAVY) – A five-day nationwide FBI initiative coordinated with all 55 FBI field offices to track down child sex predators. The FBI Norfolk Field Office arrested three people as part of “Operation Restore Justice.”Among them is a suspect from Williamsburg, who was arrested after he allegedly threatened to sexually abuse a police officer’s young family member. The FBI says the suspect also sent obscene images of the sexual abuse of children.

1 week ago | wavy.com | Jane Alvarez-Wertz

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The Chesapeake Crime Line posted two pictures of a suspect they believe has been involved in several fraud cases. Investigators say in each case the suspect opened fraudulent bank accounts in the identity victim’s names and obtained loans. Take a look at the pictures. If you know who this is or if you have any information about these incidents, which were reported across Hampton Roads, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠ (1-888-562-5887).