CRIME & SAFETY
NN mother of three has benefits account hacked in a SNAP
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The money was there, and in a SNAP, it was gone. Troyshella Randolph gets her Electronic Benefits Transfer monthly payment of $693 on the seventh of each month, and sure enough it arrived in her account Tuesday morning. It’s part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Threatening email sent to Newport News, Gloucester schools
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Schools in Gloucester County and Newport News increased security in the wake of emailed bomb and firearm threats to both school divisions Thursday morning. Authorities are investigating the email that was sent to multiple Newport News and Gloucester public schools, and while NNPS spokesperson...
New Newport News fire chief lays out goals for the department
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News has a new permanent fire chief. Chief Wesley Rogers has worked at the department for nearly two decades and has served as interim chief for the past year. As of Monday, he’s taken on the role officially. Chief Rogers sat down with...
Reports of rising impersonation scams
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — According to the James City County Police Department and the Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office, they have seen a rise in impersonation scams locally and in surrounding areas. On Monday, James City County officials issued a release that detailed the impersonation scam reports...
Hampton Roads advocates address youth violence
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HAMPTON ROADS ADVOCATES CONCERNED BY YOUTH VIOLENCE. Chanda Coston and her mother launched the HEB Foundation after the 2018 shooting death of her brother, Raghib Brooks, in Newport News. The program works with youth and people facing poverty and homelessness while helping to curb violence...
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