One person was displaced after a fire on Atlantic Avenue Wednesday morning. Crews said the fire originated from a first floor bathroom’s exhaust fan.

As Hurricane Erin approaches, surfers still compete in the 63rd East Coast Surfing Championships. More Information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hurricane-erin-affects-63rd-east-coast-surfing-championships/

https://www.wavy.com/news/military/navy/navy-pilot-rescued-after-ejecting-from-jet-off-virginia-coast/

The mandatory evacuation for Ocracoke began at 8 p.m. Sunday for visitors to the island, and it will begin for residents at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The North Carolina Ferry system confirmed Wednesday morning its ferries have carried 2,263 passengers and 1,113 vehicles off the island so far. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/dare-county-issues-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-hurricane-erin/

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is urging people to stay away from the beachfront, as the seashore is under a Tropical Storm Warning due to Hurricane Erin. https://www.wavy.com/weather/severe-weather/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-under-tropical-storm-warning-for-hurricane-erin/

En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 20 de agosto, con WAVY News 10’s Maria Castillo. https://www.wavy.com/en-punto/en-punto-las-noticias-mas-importantes-de-la-semana-del-20-de-agosto/

With high rip currents and wind gusts hitting the East Coast, residents in Rodanthe have already cleared out in anticipation of Hurricane Erin. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/rodanthe-residents-leave-their-homes-in-anticipation-of-hurricane-erin/

City officials held a press conference Wednesday morning to alert the public of their concerns from the Hurricane, as they expect flooding to be an issue. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-preps-for-impacts-from-hurricane-erin/

Crews in Virginia Beach responded to a fire in the Windsor Woods neighborhood Tuesday night. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation.

The City of Virginia Beach provided an update on preparedness efforts and potential impacts ahead of Hurricane Erin. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-preps-for-impacts-from-hurricane-erin/

NC Gov. Josh Stein holds briefing on Hurricane Erin https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/state-of-emergency-declared-in-north-carolina-ahead-of-hurricane-erin/

A Virginia man convicted of shooting a New Jersey pastor to death outside her home in 2023 was sentenced Monday to life in prison. https://www.wavy.com/news/national/portsmouth-man-sentenced-to-life-for-fatally-shooting-new-jersey-pastor/