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Hampton woman dies in two-vehicle crash on Mercury Boulevard
HAMPTON, Va. — A woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Hampton on Wednesday morning. According to a post on social media from the Hampton Police Division, 911 dispatchers received reports around 6:15 a.m. about a crash on West Mercury Boulevard and Pennwood Drive. An initial investigation indicates...
People stuck on Griffon ride at Busch Gardens
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — People riding the Griffon at Busch Gardens have been stuck on the ride for about two hours, according to a Busch Gardens attendee. Cara Toward shared pictures and videos with News 3 of riders stuck on the Griffon. She told us they got stuck a little before 3 p.m. She said on Facebook that they had been stuck for at least an hour.
Over 40 animals seized from a property in Isle of Wight County
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — About 44 animals were seized from a home in the 13000 Block of Smiths Neck Road, in the Carrollton area of Isle of Wight County on Wednesday night. According to a news release from Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office, the seizure was...
Newport News woman admits to bank fraud, using servicemember’s identity
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News woman has pled guilty to using a servicemember’s identity to commit bank fraud. Court documents show that 25-year-old Ceara Smith and the victim identified as A.D. met in late 2022. Smith told A.D., an aspiring musician, that she was a music concert promoter and could give him an opportunity to perform as an opening act at a concert.
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 […]
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