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Norfolk School Board member Lauren Campsen to resign
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk Public School Board member is resigning, according to a news release from a school spokesperson. School Board member Lauren D. Campsen gave a letter of resignation to other members of the board on Wednesday. Campsen said the resignation is "to focus on her health."...
Portsmouth Police Show Unity Against Crime during National Night Out
The Portsmouth Police Department reaffirmed its commitment to combating crime during the recent National Night Out event in Portsmouth, Virginia. This important community event aims to strengthen the bond between local residents and law enforcement.
'I just got tired of seeing it:' Portsmouth man on debris pile left near home
The city came by Tuesday and put a notice on the door saying the owner had ten days to move it or the city would at the owner's expense, but Murphy thought that was too long so he called News 3.
Mother Of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher In Virginia To Remain Free On Bond
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Experience the Tropical Flavor: 4 Must-Visit Puerto Rican Restaurants in Virginia Beach
In this piece, we explore four exceptional Puerto Rican restaurants in Virginia Beach. Have you had the opportunity to visit any of these culinary gems? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.
NSU Volleyball wins first home game of the season
The Lady Spartans (2-6) beat the North Carolina Central Eagles (1-9) in straight sets at Gill Gymnasium on September 22. This is the first game the Spartans have won against the Eagles since 2017. “They beat us twice last year and it’s a rivalry, so the girls were excited about...
Virginia Beach and Norfolk to receive $10.3 million for improvements at military bases
The cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk were awarded more than $10.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk. “This funding will improve operations and resiliency, which is critical to keep our communities safe,” Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine said in a Friday announcement. “We look forward to ...
Multiple people reported hurt in crash at Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Four people were reported hurt in a multi-vehicle crash early Friday morning on the westbound side of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Norfolk dispatchers say they got the call at 2:34 a.m. and there were four patients reported. WAVY’s working to learn about the extent of...
VDOT Safety Patrol driver hurt while assisting at a crash scene on I-264 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A worker for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) was hurt late Saturday night while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 264 in Portsmouth. According to a spokesperson for Virginia State Police (VSP), this sequence of events began at around 11:40 p.m. on I-264 near...
Weekly Safety Report: Arrests, Homicide, and Double Murder-Suicide Impact Virginia Beach
This week in Virginia Beach, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include an arrest made in connection to a homicide in Chesapeake, a double murder-suicide following a verbal dispute, a former masseur sentenced to prison for sexual assault, and the arrest of two men on gun and drug charges in West Virginia.
Wednesday Night Shooting in Norfolk Leaves Man Injured
Violence erupted in Norfolk's Norvella Heights neighborhood Wednesday night, with a 30-year-old man becoming the target of a shooting. The incident took place on the 5200 block of Norvella Ave, just south of Norview Ave.
Chesapeake City Council member not personally liable in public record law violation case, judge rules
CHESAPEAKE — A judge this week ruled that longtime Chesapeake City Councilwoman Debbie Ritter did not willfully and knowingly violate the Freedom of Information Act when she failed to turn over requested documents in a timely manner. Retired Circuit Judge James C. Hawks — who was asked to preside over the case after all Chesapeake’s Circuit Court judges recused themselves — issued his ruling ...
Aecom-led JV wins role on $2.6bn flood scheme for Norfolk, Virginia
The City of Norfolk, Virginia – population 244,000 – has picked a joint venture of Aecom, Moffatt & Nichol, and Volkert to provide programme and project management for the city’s $2.6bn coastal storm protection plan. Norfolk says it is second only to New Orleans for risk from...
Virginia Beach sister shares impact, message of closure after brother dies of fentanyl overdose: "I still had that hope"
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Somewhere in the back of Telisa Randle’s mind, she always knew Thursday was a day she prayed would never come... but still braced for. "He was a survivor," Randle said to the gathered friends and family at Altmeyer Funeral Home. In the pews of...
Virginia Beach parents sue to get Youngkin’s transgender policy put into place
Two Virginia Beach parents are suing their local school district over its refusal to adopt Republican Gov. Glen Youngkin’s new model policies for the treatment of transgender students. A lawsuit filed this week alleges the Virginia Beach School Board, which narrowly voted down a proposal to adopt the Youngkin administration’s policies at a meeting last…
Weekly Safety Report: Deadly Crashes, Unsolved Shooting, and Fire Displace Residents in Suffolk
This week in Suffolk, Virginia, there were several incidents that occurred, including a deadly two-vehicle crash on Route 58, a fatal crash caused by a wrong-way driver, an unsolved shooting at a 7-Eleven store, a residential structure fire, a two-vehicle crash at the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, and a gas leak that shut down a busy road.