Virginia State

Newport News, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

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NORFOLK, Va. — Is there a bunny boom happening in Hampton Roads right now?. Typically, when you go for a stroll you may see one or two rabbits in your neighbor’s yard. But this summer, you may be seeing double, or even triple that. We’ve seen the bunny...

Is there a bunny boom in Hampton Roads?

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — They're not just numbers, they're lives. That's the message from Hampton Roads health leaders. Friday, medical staff from across the city came together for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. “Gun violence isn’t racist, sexist, it doesn’t even have an age,” said gun violence survivor Kyle Belton....

Norfolk healthcare workers help gunshot victims heal from hospital to home

Alabama State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Captain Michael Witherspoon, the former commanding officer of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, describes his work as a 24/7 job. “The base never sleeps,” he said. “Operations are 365 days a year.”. Captain Witherspoon led a base of more than 900 civilians...

New commander starts at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story

NORFOLK, Va. — Police are investigating a robbery that happened at a Norfolk credit union just before noon Friday. The Norfolk Police Department said officers were called to the Chartway Credit Union at the corner of Kempsville Road and Newtown Road around 11:57 a.m. Few details are currently available,...

Man in custody after Norfolk credit union is robbed

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is honoring fallen firefighters and EMS with a memorial service on Saturday at the Richmond Raceway. Emergency response personnel, government officials, and public safety members will gather to celebrate the courage and dedication of each honoree. One of the fallen being honored is the late...

Fallen Norfolk firefighter among those being honored at memorial service

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man and woman are facing charges after a man was shot in front of a Portsmouth daycare, the Portsmouth Police Department said. Ryheem Jasaun Hargrow Pugh, 22, is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Angel Peterson-Bryant,...

2 arrested in deadly shooting outside of Portsmouth daycare

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A new mobile dental clinic is rolling into Hampton Roads!. The new Healthy Smiles Dental Center van arrived at the Hampton Roads Community Health Center (HRCHC) headquarters in Portsmouth on Friday morning. It's funded by a $500,000 Sentara Cares grant and will serve the most vulnerable groups in Hampton Roads.

New mobile dental clinic opens in Portsmouth

Maryland State

Poquoson, VA

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Two men from the Hampton Roads area are facing gun charges in Maryland. The Saint Mary's County Sheriff's Office said deputies noticed an equipment violation and pulled the two over in Lexington Park early on the morning of May 31. During the course of the...

Poquoson and Williamsburg men arrested after loaded gun found inside vehicle in Maryland

Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — Two Hampton students had minor injuries after their school bus was involved in a crash Friday morning. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital. The accident happened shortly after 8 a.m. at the intersection of Woodland Road and Old Buckroe Road....

School bus and SUV crash in Hampton; two students and SUV driver hurt

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Portsmouth man who was arrested in October last year has pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun. According to court documents, 21-year-old Trashawn Newsome was on the scene of a stolen car investigation near Camelot Boulevard back in October of 2022. Newsome was speaking to the people inside the stolen vehicle.

Portsmouth man pleads guilty to possessing a machine gun

Georgia State

HAMPTON, Va. — A good leader leaves trails, but a great leader leaves trailblazers. Hampton University journalism professor Maynard Eaton did both. Eaton, renowned civil rights and political journalist with a career spanning over five decades, died in his sleep on May 23 after a brief battle with lung cancer, according to his family.

Hampton University community mourns loss of beloved professor

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — One of Virginia Beach's two deputy city managers is leaving his position. Taylor Adams has submitted his resignation after more than eight years with the city. He's helped lead big economic developments for Virginia Beach, including working on the surf park that's under construction. "The...

Virginia Beach deputy city manager resigns

New Jersey State

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Portsmouth man is in police custody after investigators said he shot a New Jersey councilwoman outside of her home four months ago. Authorities will extradite 29-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum to New Jersey after detectives said he faced several charges for the death of 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour. Detectives found Dwumfour dead on February 1, 2023.

Neighbors witness suspect's arrest for murder charge in New Jersey

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A beach in Newport News has been found to contain a harmful amount of bacteria, for a second time this month. The Peninsula Health District has issued a swimming advisory for King-Lincoln Park Beach. In its advisory, the district said that the samples they collected...

This Newport News beach found to have a harmful amount of bacteria

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A father is suing Newport News Public Schools for millions of dollars after he said a bus attendant assaulted his 9-year-old son. His attorneys filed the suit on May 5. The $15 million lawsuit describes an incident on an NNPS bus on September 30, 2022.

Father files $15 million lawsuit against Newport News bus assistant, driver and school board for allegedly mistreating autistic son

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man will serve four years in prison for a deadly crash that happened last summer. According to the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney, a judge sentenced John Glover to 10 years with seven suspended for driving under the influence manslaughter. He also received 12 months for driving under the influence.

Man sentenced for deadly DUI crash in Virginia Beach last summer

NORFOLK, Va. — The unofficial start to summer marks the official start of barbecue season. This Norfolk spot is making it their mission to be the best on the block. "You know, I just really wanted to be a neighborhood barbecue joint," said Bob Roberts. Roberts is the owner of Redwood Smoke Shack. They have two locations, one in Norfolk and one in Virginia Beach. The Norfolk location is the original.

Norfolk BBQ pit is serving up a special for National Donut Day

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Hampton woman is behind bars, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in liquor from Virginia Beach ABC stores on at least 29 separate occasions. Following an investigation, 30-year-old Shadora Ariel Cooper was arrested on May 26 and charged with 29 counts of petit larceny.

Woman allegedly steals thousands of dollars worth of liquor from Virginia BEach ABC Stores

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department said it is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday night. Police received a call around 10:30 p.m. reporting gunshots in the area of 28th Street. When police arrived at the 1100th block of 28th Street, they found a 22-year-old Newport...

Newport News shooting sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries

VIRGINIA, USA — On this Memorial Day weekend, acts of gun violence across Hampton Roads left at least five people hurt. In Chesapeake, police officers said they responded to a call regarding shots fired at the E-Z Mart near the intersection of Providence and Campostella Roads before 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

'It's sad' | At least 5 men hurt in shootings across Hampton Roads on holiday weekend

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A viral social media video that appears to show students at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach tearing down a Pride banner is now being investigated by school officials. One Instagram post showing the video has been viewed nearly 14,000 times as of Friday afternoon....

Video shows students ripping down Pride banner at Kellam High School

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — No, the story of Shenleigh O'Doodle, a special pup with superpowers, isn't real. But Shenleigh was a real dog. "She was my dog for 14 years, my very first Goldendoodle," said Annesley Hackathorn, author of the children's book 'Shenleigh O'Doodle, Half Golden, Half Poodle'. "I...

Retired Virginia Beach teacher's book teaches life lessons through dogs

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A fire broke out at an abandoned building in Portsmouth Thursday night. The Portsmouth Fire Rescue and EMS team said a call came in about the fire around 5:15 p.m. It happened on Marshall Avenue. The fire was under control by 6:45 p.m., but crews stayed...

Abandoned structure in Portsmouth catches fire

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — People in Virginia Beach have the chance to share their thoughts on three new schools. The plan is to replace four of the oldest schools in the division with brand new buildings-- Princess Anne High School, Bayside High School, Bettie Williams Elementary and the Bayside Sixth Grade Campus.

Virginia Beach Public Schools plans to replace four oldest buildings in the division

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are looking for a woman who they say hasn't been seen since last year. 38-year-old Sara Jane Syfrett was last seen in October 2022 on Clifford Street, near Airline and Frederick Boulevards. She has not been in contact with her family since then. Police...

Police say missing Portsmouth woman has not been seen since October 2022

NORFOLK, Va. — A person is in the hospital after an apartment fire in Norfolk Thursday afternoon. It happened in the 700 block of Roswell Avenue just after 3:15 p.m. When fire crews got to the four-unit apartment complex, they found a kitchen fire. One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Apartment fire in Norfolk sends person to hospital

YORKTOWN, Va. — While it's a three-day weekend for some, others are still on the clock. "We have a 48-hour on, 48-hour off, 144-hour pay period. So every two weeks, we work 144 hours. 72 hours a week is what it’s supposed to be," said Tim Welsh. "Key...

'It's a fire service issue nationwide' | Staffing shortages hit Hampton Roads military firefighters over Memorial Day weekend

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Prominent Hampton Roads lawyer joins Abby Zwerner's legal team

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia personal injury law group Breit Biniazan is joining the legal team representing Abby Zwerner, the Richneck Elementary teacher who was shot...

Prominent Hampton Roads lawyer joins Abby Zwerner's legal team

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