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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

Suffolk, VA

SUFFOLK, Va. — Each year, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services holds an annual ceremony at state veterans' cemeteries. For the Houston family, it's the start of a new tradition. “This is our first Memorial Day out here,” said Jo Blair Houston, who stopped by the Albert G. Horton...

Annual Memorial Day Service held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk

Norfolk, VA

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

SUFFOLK, Va. — How safe do people living in Suffolk feel?. That’s what city leaders want to know. Suffolk’s Public Safety Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, led by Mayor Mike Duman. “Nobody knows what is needed in a particular neighborhood than the folks that...

Suffolk Public Safety Committee comes together for first meeting to discuss improving city

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The weight of words can weigh heavy on days like Memorial Day. But through all the words that can be used to describe the day of remembrance, Laurie Dadiomoff has found that sometimes the most important things to say are names, instead. "There are many...

Virginia Beach mom writes, recites name of every fallen service member for Memorial Day tradition

North Carolina State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In the Virginia Beach Convention Center, wreaths dedicated to some of our many fallen heroes decorated the room while people gathered to pay their respects. The Tidewater Veterans Memorial Ceremony moved indoors when rain was considered a possibility on Monday morning. The event kicked off...

Gold Star family reminds people the importance of Memorial Day at Virginia Beach ceremony

Hampton, VA

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

Chesapeake, VA

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

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — One of the survivors of last year's mass shooting at a Chesapeake Walmart has re-filed her lawsuit against the store, arguing that she was specifically targeted. It’s been six months since a store employee opened fire in the Walmart breakroom. Friends, family and the people of...

Chesapeake mass shooting survivor re-files $50M lawsuit against Walmart

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Editor's note: This story is a part of our Making A Mark series. Tina Garfield is a Spanish teacher at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach. In the mid-1980s, she was a student there along with Ryan Keith Cox. "He was really quiet, but...

Scholarship honors slain hero of 2019 Virginia Beach mass shooting

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The two sides of Cedar Lane in Portsmouth separate more than just the two sides of the street. They demonstrate the "old" from the "new" when it comes to voter redistricting in the city. This June, Democratic State Sens. Louise Lucas and Lionell Spruill will challenge...

Voting precincts in Portsmouth highlight redistricting, voter confusion ahead of high-profile race

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — One of Hampton Roads' oldest bridges is getting a multi-million dollar update. Chesapeake city leaders broke ground on the $60 million "Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project," which will extend the small bridge from two lanes to five lanes. It's welcome news to many who live in...

Deep Creek Bridge gets $60M update to improve traffic flow

Raleigh, NC

Elizabeth City, NC

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A 12-year-old boy who was reported as missing Saturday morning has been found and returned home, and police in Elizabeth City are thanking the public for their help in finding him. According to a police department spokesperson, Ahziir Barnes is 12 years old and is...

12-year-old missing in Elizabeth City found; police thank public

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

NORFOLK, Va. — Artificial Intelligence, otherwise called, “A.I.,” is advancing more in the public’s eye. It's becoming available everywhere, and we mean everywhere. It's accessible on your phone, tablet, and laptop. We have all of those devices in our offices, homes, and just everyday life in society.

Here's why AI should be incorporated into the classroom, according to NSU computer science experts

Maryland State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The 20th Annual Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic finally got underway Monday morning at the Oceanfront after two days of weather delays. More than 300 surfers from around the world traveled to Virginia Beach to compete for the World Surf League North America Regional Longboard Title this Memorial Day Weekend. But high winds, at times in excess of 30 mph, and scattered thunderstorms caused competition organizers to call back-to-back lay days.

'We are surfing!' | Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic underway after 2 days of weather delays in Virginia Beach

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake city council members are considering extending tax deadlines at their Tuesday night meeting. City staff said it’s due to a delay in personal property taxes after an equipment issue. The payment deadline is currently set for June 5, but city council members will consider...

Chesapeake church raises $15K to help some seniors with their tax bills

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a residential fire in East Norfolk around 1 p.m. on Sunday. Fire crews saw heavy smoke billowing from a two-story townhouse on Stoney Point North and got to work fighting the fire. Crews were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire...

No one hurt, but resident displaced following Norfolk townhouse fire

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Project managers working with the City of Chesapeake are studying what's next for Greenbrier. It's a bustling area where a lot of people shop, work and live. However, with a mall losing life, some of the future hangs in the balance. A study is looking at...

What's next for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake?

NORFOLK, Va. — New technology is helping Norfolk police officers crack cases and stop violent offenders. It comes as the city's new top cop says crimes involving cars are a big challenge. A little more than three weeks after officially starting in the Mermaid City, Chief Mark Talbot gave...

New Norfolk police chief talks crime statistics, technology initiatives

HAMPTON, Va. — Someone shot a man in Hampton Sunday night, leaving him injured. It happened around 5:30 p.m. near East Pembroke Avenue and First Street, according to Hampton Police. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old in the area of Calhoun Street suffering from a gunshot wound. He...

Shooting in Hampton leaves one man injured

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. — 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. — UPDATE: The police department's Twitter update stated that Pazmino has been found. Police need help finding a missing 86-year-old man from Virginia Beach. Gonzalo Pazmino was last seen Thursday morning on the 600 block of Atlantic Avenue on foot. Police said he was wearing a...

Missing Virginia Beach man has been found

NORFOLK, Va. — The City of Norfolk has seen an uptick in crime over the past few years. Between shootings, homicides, car thefts, and more, police officers and prosecutors have worked to figure out how to reduce the number of crimes. Now, in 2023, Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot...

'In the right direction' | Norfolk's Commonwealth's Attorney weighs in on reported drop in crime

HAMPTON, Va. — There is an event coming up where you can come out, have fun, and support a great cause: donating wigs, scarves, and chemo bundles to breast cancer patients and survivors. It's Dr. Peggy's Karaoke for the Cure at the Hampton History Museum!. Dr. Peggy Winston-Pritchett, herself...

Karaoke for the Cure at the Hampton History Museum

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A shooting left a man injured and a business damaged in Chesapeake Saturday night. According to Chesapeake police, officers responded just before 7:30 p.m. to reports of gunshots at a convenience store at Providence Road and Campostella Road. When officers arrived, they found a man shot...

Man injured, business damaged by gunfire in Chesapeake

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Newport News School Board approves more funding for school security

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News School Board voted on a new $409 million budget Tuesday night, including $1 million to hire 30 new security...

Newport News School Board approves more funding for school security

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