Health experts are warning residents in Virginia and North Carolina of a rise in influenza cases as the region approaches what is traditionally the peak of the flu season. https://www.wavy.com/news/health/health-experts-warn-of-rising-flu-cases-ahead-of-holiday-peak/

The Graves’ Funeral Home hosted their annual Christmas Turkey Giveaway Monday, Dec. 22, giving out 400 turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-funeral-home-to-giveaway-400-turkeys-for-christmas/

Toll prices for the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge will increase on Jan. 1, 2026, according to a recent press release. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/south-norfolk-jordan-bridge-toll-prices-set-to-rise-in-2026/

A 13-year-old boy was shot on Atlanta Avenue Monday afternoon, Portsmouth Police said. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/police-13-year-old-boy-shot-on-atlanta-ave-in-portsmouth/

As record-setting travel happens across the country for the holidays, American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or pallets to help prevent the decline of a strong blood supply. https://www.wavy.com/news/health/red-cross-ask-for-blood-donations-as-supply-drops-during-the-holiday-season/

Another chance to test your luck: the Powerball jackpot keeps growing, and tonight there is a drawing for more than $1.6 billion.

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/national/mondays-powerball-drawing-is-for-more-than-1-6b-what-are-your-odds/

Cash Osler, one of the teens arrested on assault charges Dec. 4 stemming from a fight at Cox High, was granted bond Monday. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/3rd-teen-identified-in-cox-hs-incident-police/

HRS: Virginia Coast Chorus sings, 'Happy Holidays'

Featuring WAVY Meteorologist Brian Michigan going back into the vault to showcase some surf reel highlights from this past fall season. https://www.wavy.com/weather/

HRS: Woodside Treble Makers sing, 'The Coventry Carol'

HRS: Myra Smith and Friends Choir sing, 'Carol of the Bells'

HRS: Tenley Malbon sings, 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas