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Over 40 animals found in extremely poor condition at property in Carrollton area
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Man receives 20 year sentence in Norfolk after pleading guilty to raping a child
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Hampton woman dies in two-vehicle crash on Mercury Boulevard
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Child shot in broad daylight
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DMV train service disrupted after Amtrak ‘trespasser’ incident; person critically hurt
CARROLLTON, Md. (DC News Now) — Train service in the DMV was halted after a train hit a person on Thursday. In a statement, Amtrak officials said that train 93 was traveling from Boston, Mass. to Norfolk, Va. Around 5:30 p.m., the train hit a person who was trespassing on the tracks south of the […]
Former SHS football standout remembered for his ‘big heart’ on anniversary of unsolved double homicide
July 18 marked a grim anniversary for Derek Holmes. A year ago on that date, police found 22-year-old Kyonne Edwards, Holmes’ best friend and former football teammate from their time at Smithfield High School, shot to death at Jersey Park Apartments in town. Holmes remembers the day beginning with the sound of his sister’s voice […]
New public notice law will delay permit approvals, Smithfield says
Town officials in Smithfield say a change in Virginia’s public notice laws will lengthen the approval process for rezoning applications and other permits that require votes by the town’s Planning Commission and Town Council. State law has for decades required local governments to solicit public input ahead of adopting any new ordinance or amendment, including […]
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Voter registration spikes in Hampton Roads in recent weeks
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Local election offices say they've seen an uptick in people registering to vote in the last few weeks. In Portsmouth, Director of Elections Alexandra Abell tells News 3 that since the June 18 election, 200 more people have registered. She said they've also seen a surge...
Pair of manatees spotted in the Hague in Norfolk
Two manatees were spotted Thursday morning in the Hague, a relatively rare sight in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk. The sea cows were spotted about 10 a.m. by a Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot staff photographer, who said they were about 6-8 feet long, from the Hague’s pedestrian bridge. A small group of people stopped to watch as the pair floated in the Hague. Just three weeks ago, a manatee ...
LMF: The Interview- Jae Sinnett
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Ahead of his Live Music Friday performance, jazz drummer, composer, educator, and radio host Jae Sinnett shared about his non-profit and the upcoming Phoebus Jazz Festival. The Phoebus Jazz Festival is happening September 27-29 at The American Theatre in Hampton.
First Warning Forecast: Lower rain chances and sunnier days ahead
Mostly cloudy skies today as a cold front clears the area. A couple spotty showers possible this afternoon but most of us will be staying mainly dry. Highs today in the low 80s. Saturday rain chances will be even low with a lot more sunshine. Highs will warm to the...
Opening Ceremony viewing party at Hampton library
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – The main branch of the Hampton Public Library is hosting a viewing party Friday afternoon for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m., but guests can start arriving at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and there...
Local Olympic Athletes: ODU alum Stephanie Roble competing in sailing
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Old Dominion University alum Stephanie Roble ’11 is competing for the United States in sailing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Roble’s second Olympics appearance. She is sailing with Maggie Shea in the games in the Skiff – 49erFX. Roble and Shea have been on the professional trail as […]
Chesapeake police investigate after cases dismissed while officer worked at Trump rally
It was a Friday morning in Chesapeake traffic court, and the room was full of people who’d been cited for things like speeding, ignoring traffic signals, having an expired license and driving while intoxicated. District Judge Erin Evans-Bedois had an announcement to make at the start of the June 28 court session, according to two attorneys who were there. The judge told the group that the ...
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