Virginia Wesleyan University is becoming Batten University in honor of Jane Batten and the Batten family. 

The Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center is one of the shelters participating in Clear the Shelters this month.

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the launch of their new Veteran PTSD Program, which is designed to help incarcerated veterans heal complex trauma from military service. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-sheriffs-office-launch-ptsd-program-for-veterans/

As Hurricane Erin intensifies off the coast, animal lovers are worried about the nesting sea turtles along the coast. https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/nesting-sea-turtles-expected-to-be-okay-through-erins-impacts/

Governor Youngkin updates the public on Hurricane Erin preparedness efforts in Virginia. https://www.wavy.com/weather/gov-youngkin-monitoring-hurricane-erins-track-off-virginias-coast/

A Navy pilot is recovering after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet Wednesday morning off the coast of Virginia.

While all eyes are on Hurricane Erin, you might as well get familiar with the next three hurricane names for the 2025 season — Fernand, Gabrielle and Humberto, also known as the potential budget-busters.

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/