Hampton Roads pharmacies stockpile Tamiflu supplies amid shortage

NORFOLK, Va. — Some pharmacists in Hampton Roads are feeling the strain of the ongoing Adderall shortage. The prescription drug helps people manage Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD. In October 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration announced manufacturing delays caused an Adderall shortage. Dr. Anna Peoples...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The federal government plans to stop buying COVID tests, treatments, and vaccines as early as this coming summer or fall. According to White House officials, the plan is to shift away from the "emergency" phase of the pandemic and move toward a private market stance. Most...

NORFOLK, Va. — A years-long expansion in helping feed many Virginia families will soon come to an end. Next week on Feb. 16 will be the last emergency allotment of benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred the initial emergency allotments nationwide through...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Nearly every industry has dealt with staffing shortages, but for a few departments, it can be a matter of life and death. Virginia Beach's Interim EMS Chief Bruce Nedelka said the department needs hundreds of people, but will ultimately take as many as they can get.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Power problems created safety concerns for some people living in Newport News. Last month, residents at St. James Terrace Apartments reached out to 13News Now and said they received notice they had 30 days to move after a new company bought their complex. Alison Grant,...

HAMPTON, Va. — Changing careers for many people can seem scary or unpredictable. For others, it's a change they need to find hope when they felt like they had no other choice. The G3 Tuition Assistance Program, established in 2019 through former Governor Ralph Northam, helps financially support students...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the investigation into the January shooting at Richneck Elementary School progresses, people are calling for better security in other school divisions. In Virginia Beach, a petition is floating around to get metal detectors inside public schools, with more than 200 signatures. “As a mother,...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Get ready to raise your glass at the Coastal Virginia Magazine's WineFest, known as CoVa WineFest, in honor of local and state wineries across Virginia. You'll be able to explore different types of wine from different locations while also shopping from local vendors. There will...

HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton entered 2023 with a wave of violence, and the trend is impacting many. “It is really something that touches on the pulse of our young people when they see their peers, family members or loved ones being succumbed to violence,” Latiesha Handie said, the director of Hampton’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Opportunities.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The US Department of Labor recently cited a US Postal Service facility in Chesapeake for not providing running water for an employee for more than a month. According to a Department of Labor spokesperson, an investigation was opened on August 30, 2022, after a report was received that the employer wasn't providing water that was safe to drink or water to the bathroom.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The mental health of our military members has become a focal point. The U.S. Navy now investigating eight deaths by suicide of sailors in the Hampton Roads region in less than a year. In Virginia Beach, a military clinic focused on mental health is asking...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach organization focused on highlighting Black history now has a headquarters, a step forward as it works to build multi-million dollar educational center. The Virginia African American Cultural Center acquired land for a permanent facility seven years ago, next to Lake Edward Park.

NORFOLK, Va. — Not everything changes over time. "I'm like a doctor for cars; you get sick, we fix it up," Amin Mohamed laughed. Since the mid-1990s, Mohamed has repaired cars at the corner of Church and 20th Streets in Norfolk, in a small brick auto repair building. The...

NORFOLK, Va. — "A tragedy." That's how Virginia Sen. Mark Warner describes the most recent suicide involving a sailor from USS George Washington. The Navy confirmed last week that a fourth GW sailor died in January, and Newport News police said they were handling it as a suicide case.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Nearly one month has passed since a shootout in Hampton left Investigator Scott Chambers with the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office hurt. To this day, he and his family continue to receive an outpouring of support. On Monday night, Chesapeake restaurant Winston's Raw Bar and Grill hosted a...

HAMPTON, Va. — A water main break near Armistead and LaSalle Avenues in Hampton is causing traffic issues Wednesday, city officials said. As a result, Armistead Avenue is closed in the area. People exiting Interstate 64 westbound at the LaSalle exit are being redirected onto Armistead Avenue toward downtown Hampton.

NORFOLK, Va. — Editor's Note: The above video is from a separate story on file from Jan. 19, 2023. Here's your reminder: The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering a new service to help people save time when they need same-day service. People can now reserve a...

NORFOLK, Va. — Members of the Hampton Roads military played key roles in the takedown and recovery of the suspected Chinese spy balloon. The Pentagon said the device was carrying sensors and surveillance equipment, was maneuverable, and showed it could change course. The United States shot the orb down...

VIRGINIA, USA — A group of Virginia doctors want state lawmakers to act on a bill that pushes for lower costs of prescription drugs. Medical professionals advocating for its passage said in a virtual news conference Wednesday far too many of their patients are forced to ration pills or not buy the medicine they need at all.

HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton Police Division is investigating a homicide Tuesday night. According to the division, a shooting happened in the 2100 block of Aluminum Avenue just before 8 p.m. That's in the Newsome Park section of the city. At the scene, officers found a woman with a...