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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two men are hospitalized and struggling for their lives after being shot Friday night, according to Virginia Beach Police. According to a department spokesperson, their officers responded shortly before 11 p.m. to a report of someone who had been shot at a shopping center on Wesleyan Drive at Diamond Springs Road. At that location, they found a man who had been shot, but the spokesperson said police don't believe that's where the shooting took place. The man was taken to a local hospital in what was described as "very critical condition."

Police: Two men found shot in Virginia Beach late Friday night

Roanoke, VA

Newport News, VA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man is in custody in Newport News after he barricaded himself inside a residence with children for several hours. According to a police department spokesperson, this situation unfolded just before Midnight Sunday when their officers were sent to a home on 42nd Street near Roanoke Ave. for what was described as a "domestic situation." Once they were on scene, officers learned that a man was inside the residence and might be armed.

Man barricades himself inside Newport News home with children for several hours

NORFOLK, Va. — More than a million Virginians are expected to hit the road for the long Memorial Day weekend and for those not even traveling, the impacts will still be felt. Traffic got backed up for miles on Interstates 64 and 264 Friday, as hundreds of drivers made...

High gas prices cause headaches in Hampton Roads this Memorial Day weekend

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Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — Authorities in New York arrested a 19-year-old man accused of shooting another man in the Buckroe Beach area of Hampton last week. Trevaughn Adir Gilliam was arrested Thursday in the Bronx, New York by the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) and the U.S. Marshal Service Task Force.

Man arrested in NY one week after shooting in Buckroe Beach area of Hampton

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — UPDATE: A possible suspect in a Newport News shooting is in custody Friday after barricading himself in an apartment on Turlington Road for several hours, police said. The update from the Newport News Police Department came shortly after 12 p.m. Friday, more than 12 hours...

Possible shooting suspect in Newport News in custody after barricading himself, police say

HAMPTON, Va. — A man was shot and wounded late Monday afternoon in Hampton, and police are investigating. According to a spokesperson for Hampton Police Division, they responded to a report of a shooting incident shortly before 5 p.m on W. Mercury Blvd. near Gumwood Drive. When they got there, officers found a 21-year-old man who'd been shot.

Police in Hampton investigating late afternoon shooting incident

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — 13News Now meteorologists have been tracking an area of low pressure developing off the east coast of Florida that will bring windy, unsettled weather and strong rip currents to area beaches through the Memorial Day weekend. As the low pressure intensifies, it will reach the...

Strong rip currents expected at area beaches through Memorial Day weekend

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A mistrial was declared on the second day of the trial of a man accused of killing a 65-year-old woman at a Virginia Beach gas station. Darrius White, 24, is facing several felonies after Virginia Beach investigators accused him of killing Annie Smith woman during a robbery at a Harris Teeter gas station in Haywood Shopping Center on December 13, 2021.

Mistrial declared for man accused of killing 65-year-old woman at Virginia Beach gas station

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A federal judge approved a settlement in the police shooting death of Donovon Lynch. Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who served as the attorney of record for the case, confirmed the news to 13News Now Wednesday. The agreement between Lynch's estate and the City of...

Virginia Beach reaches $3M settlement with Donovon Lynch's father in wrongful death lawsuit

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Despite the less-than-ideal weather, a few artists at the Oceanfront are still selling their work in the Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo. More than 50 local and regional artists were invited to set up shop this weekend. Although many Memorial Day events were cancelled or...

The show must go on! Artists tough out bad weather at Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Eight monster trucks raced for glory this weekend. The 24th "Monsters on the Beach" featured drag racing, gigantic trucks, lots of noise, and huge jumps. One driver claimed that on the biggest jump, these gigantic vehicles managed to get 20 to 30 feet of air!

This year's 'Monsters on the Beach' featured monster-sized jumps

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — How quickly can an individual play a pickleball match in each of the 48 contiguous United States?. The answer comes this week when Dean Matt completes his 48th and final match near Tampa, Florida. With it, Dean hopes to have secured a Guinness World Record.

Pickleball team seeking world record stops in Virginia Beach to play mayor, former governor

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The unofficial start of summer hasn’t been the sunny, warm weekend many planned for. Red flags have been flying at the Oceanfront since Friday, warning people to stay out of the rough water. “This wind is making the waves extra crazy, so I don’t...

Visitors, businesses make the most out of gloomy weather this Memorial Day weekend

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — One of two inmates who investigators said escaped Newport News Jail Annex appeared before a judge for the first time since his capture. Hampton Police picked up 37-year-old John Garza and 43-year-old Arley Nemo at an IHOP hours after their jailbreak. A spokeswoman with the...

Newport News escaped inmate stands before a judge for the first time since capture

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Wanda Long has been watching "Wheel of Fortune" with her grandmother since she was little. Now, on Thursday, you'll be able to see the Virginia Beach woman play alongside her grandmother on the game show!. Long told 13News Now her grandmother surprised her by signing...

Virginia Beach woman and her grandmother to appear on Wheel of Fortune

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Captain Matt Chiaverotti's first name. The story has since been updated to fix the error. Faced with the reality of higher cancer rates, Virginia Beach firefighters are taking a proactive step to battle the disease. A...

Virginia Beach firefighters line up for early-detection cancer screenings

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In a little more than a week, an action sports festival from Canada is making its U.S. debut in Virginia Beach for a weekend of fun and competition. The Jackalope festival will take place at Neptune’s Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from June 2 to 4. Hundreds of athletes will compete in different types of action sports, including street skateboarding, for $20,000 worth of prize money.

What to know about action sports festival Jackalope coming to Virginia Beach

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — After years of work at Newport News Shipbuilding, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) has been delivered back to the U.S. Navy following successful sea trials. The nuclear-powered warship entered the shipyard for its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) in 2017. The...

USS George Washington delivered back to Navy following years of work at Newport News Shipbuilding

Tennessee State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If it feels like people are more stressed and anxious lately, it’s because they are. According to the American Psychological Association, 76% of adults in the U.S. say they’ve experienced health effects because of stress in the last month. But where you live...

Virginia Beach is considered one of the 'least stressed' cities in America

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Wednesday night, Newport News Public Schools, along with city leaders, celebrated their own "champions" at Todd Stadium. Over the last year, students and teachers have dealt with a lot. 13News Now has told you about school shootings, weapons making their way onto school campuses and teacher shortages stretching educators thin.

Newport News celebrates their 'champions' after difficult school year

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington is back at sea after spending six years at Newport News Shipbuilding. The warship entered the yard for its mid-life complex overhaul and nuclear refueling in 2017. The job was supposed to be completed in 2021. According to...

After 6 years of repairs, USS George Washington leaves shipyard, returns to sea

HAMPTON, Va. — Nearly 18,000 families are waiting to learn if they will get help with housing. The Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority took applications for the voucher waitlist for the first time since 2016. Starting May 29, an online portal will be available for applicants to learn if...

18,000 applied for Hampton's housing voucher waiting list

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach has a new music festival hitting the sand in just a few weeks. On Thursday, the festival released the three-day lineup schedule:. Headliners Miranda Lambert will perform Friday, Thomas Rhett will perform Saturday, and Luke Bryan will perform on Sunday. Other artists on...

Beach It! country music festival releases its schedule lineup

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Some Virginia Beach School Board members wrote a letter to the community over the weekend that said intimidating and disrespectful behavior is not acceptable at meetings. The letter claims some people felt intimidated during the May 9 meeting, where LGBTQ rights were on the agenda.

Virginia Beach School Board sends letter about public comment intimidation, but woman speaks out against claims

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — USAA has partnered with the Military Aviation Museum to create a new exhibit to celebrate Memorial Day. The Poppy Wall of Honor will be showcased at the museum from May 19 through Wednesday, June 14. The poppy flower is an international symbol of remembrance, and...

Temporary Memorial Day exhibit showcases at Military Aviation Museum

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Car sideswipes tractor trailer, driver ejected in Accomack County

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — A Parksley man died Thursday evening in Accomack County after the car he was driving sideswiped a tractor trailer and...

Car sideswipes tractor trailer, driver ejected in Accomack County

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