Jimmy LaRoue

Virginia

Digital Content Producer at WAVY-TV (Portsmouth, VA)

Digital content producer @WAVY_News. Former reporter @suffolknews.

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Highlining demonstration captured at VB Oceanfront

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jimmy LaRoue

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — From the 10th floor between the Hilton Oceanfront and Hampton Inn hotels on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, urban highlining — slacklining taken to new heights — is part of this year’s Jackalope Festival, which started Thursday and will continue through Sunday.
Greenbrier Farms closing to public, will still host trio of seasonal offerings

1 week ago | wavy.com | Jimmy LaRoue

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Greenbrier Farms announced it will immediately close to the public outside of its traditional Christmas, strawberry and pumpkin seasons due to what it says is “increasing operational restrictions and pressure from the city of Chesapeake permitting and zoning, as well as the Chesapeake Health Department.” The city, however, said in a statement that its efforts to help the farm had been “rebuffed.” In a Facebook post, Greenbrier Farms said it remained committed to the...
Greenbrier Farms closing to public, will still host trio of seasonal offerings

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jimmy LaRoue

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Greenbrier Farms announced it will immediately close to the public outside of its traditional Christmas, strawberry and pumpkin seasons due to what it says is “increasing operational restrictions and pressure from the city of Chesapeake permitting and zoning, as well as the Chesapeake Health Department.” The city, however, said in a statement that its efforts to help the farm had been “rebuffed.” In a Facebook post, Greenbrier Farms said it remained committed to the...
Norfolk Police search for missing man

1 week ago | wavy.com | Jimmy LaRoue

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police detectives are looking for Dennis W. McGhee, 77, of Norfolk, who was last seen nearly two weeks ago. Police said McGhee is about 6-foot-1, 175 pounds with gray hair and glasses, and it is not known what he may be wearing at this time. He was last seen May 15 in the 8200 block of Simons Drive and was last spoken with May 20. Detectives are concerned for McGhee’s safety and say he requires medication. Anyone with information is asked to call 757-441-5610.
Fire damages home on Camellia Drive in Suffolk

1 week ago | wavy.com | Jimmy LaRoue

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A fire damaged a single-family home on Camellia Drive Monday, Suffolk Fire & Rescue said. The call for the fire came in just before 7 p.m., and when crews arrived, they found heavy smoke showing from the home. Crews attacked the fire from the inside and found fire inside the laundry room and attic area, and the home sustained extensive fire damage, Suffolk Fire & Rescue said. Two adults inside the home had evacuated before fire crews arrived.
Fire damages home on Camellia Drive in Suffolk

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jimmy LaRoue

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A fire damaged a single-family home on Camellia Drive Monday, Suffolk Fire & Rescue said. The call for the fire came in just before 7 p.m., and when crews arrived, they found heavy smoke showing from the home. Crews attacked the fire from the inside and found fire inside the laundry room and attic area, and the home sustained extensive fire damage, Suffolk Fire & Rescue said. Two adults inside the home had evacuated before fire crews arrived.
Police: Water gushes from fire hydrant after Norfolk crash

1 week ago | wavy.com | Jimmy LaRoue

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Water was gushing from a fire hydrant after a vehicle crashed into it Monday afternoon at 27th Street and Llewellyn Avenue Monday afternoon, Norfolk Police said. Gushing water was visible following the crash, in which a car flipped over on its side, according to video and photos at the scene. A report of a crash was called in around 1:35 p.m.Police said no one was injured. Utilities are responding to help with the fire hydrant, according to police.
Virginia Wesleyan softball reaches Division III College World Series

2 weeks ago | wavy.com | Jimmy LaRoue

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The No. 5-ranked Virginia Wesleyan’s softball team topped No. 17 Gettysburg 10-1 in Game 2 of the NCAA super regionals to reach the Division III championship round. The Marlins (46-3-1, 21-1 ODAC) outscored Gettysburg 18-1 in sweeping the best-of-three series.
Health officials confirm 2nd measles case in Va.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jimmy LaRoue

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Health has reported the state’s second measles case this year — a 13-to-17-year old in the northwest region who recently traveled internationally. VDH is not providing any other information about the patient to protect the family’s privacy, while health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who may have been exposed.
Health officials confirm 2nd measles case in Va.

2 weeks ago | wavy.com | Storm Wolf |Jimmy LaRoue

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Health has reported the state’s second measles case this year — a 13-to-17-year old in the northwest region who recently traveled internationally. VDH is not providing any other information about the patient to protect the family’s privacy, while health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who may have been exposed.