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HAMPTON, Va. — A judge on Friday ordered a second mental examination for Cory Bigsby, the father of missing child Codi Bigsby. Bigsby faces several charges unrelated to his son's disappearance, and the court is trying to determine if he's competent to stand trial. The order comes after Judge...

NORFOLK, Va. — More than 200 of the best and brightest middle and high school students from DC, Maryland and Virginia gathered at Norfolk State University Sunday to "test their teamwork and ingenuity" at the FIRST Tech Challenge Norfolk VA Qualifier Event. According to the organizers, "this year’s challenge,...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The tragic shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News is heavy enough to weigh on the minds of the community, let alone on the minds of young students. Three weeks after Newport News police say a 6-year-old intentionally shot his teacher Abby Zwerner, students...

HAMPTON, Va. — A Hampton Roads nonprofit clinic announced Tuesday that it received a $50,000 grant to help low-income people in the area get dentures. Help, Inc. is using the money to expand its 3D digital dentistry program, launched in July 2022, to Lackey Clinic in York County and Olde Town Medical Center in James City County.

VIRGINIA, USA — Author's note: The video above is on file from a separate story that aired on Dec. 15, 2022. A majority of Virginians see mental health treatment as an important issue for state lawmakers to address in 2023, new numbers from a statewide poll show. The poll,...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — UPDATE: Virginia State Police report the Amber Alert for 19-year-old Khyla Wilson and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Dominic Cravins-Hernandez has been cancelled. A Portsmouth Police spokesperson told 13News Now they are still missing, but they are no longer considered to be in immediate danger. Police are still...

NORFOLK, Va. — We’re learning more about what people in Norfolk like, don’t like, and want to see changed in the city. A survey conducted in the fall is a deep dive into the minds of nearly 1,000 residents, covering everything from the city’s appearance to public safety, job opportunities, and quality of life.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — In Wednesday's press conference, Richneck Elementary teacher Abby Zwerner's attorney, Diane Toscano, said Zwerner and other teachers told school administrators multiple times a 6-year-old boy likely had a gun on the day he shot the first-grade teacher. Toscano said a teacher searched the child's book...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Mike Rowe of TV show 'Dirty Jobs' visited the Virginia Beach Convention Center to highlight a local business that provides services that keep buildings stable, and encourage workforce development. Groundworks hosted Rowe, who greeted more than 2,000 foundation repair workers. The business also donated to...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Back in June, the Spirit of Norfolk caught fire with over 100 passengers on board during a kindergarten graduation celebration. Several other boats, including the Victory Rover, responded to help. No one was hurt, but the Spirit of Norfolk had major damage and was later...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The parking lot for Rivers Casino Portsmouth remained packed Thursday night as thousands of people visited the casino in hopes of winning some rewards. "We came up from South Carolina, so it took us about six hours to get here," said Bobby Tillman. "We don't regret it."

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — As the alleged decisions -- or possible lack thereof -- by Newport News school administrators are under scrutiny in the high-profile shooting at Richneck Elementary School, the focus now shifts toward the legal battle moving forward. Diane Toscano, attorney for Richneck teacher Abby Zwerner --...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A middle school teacher is behind bars for allegedly making threats against the school. Virginia Beach police arrested 61-year-old John Dupont Thursday night, and a judge arraigned him in court Friday afternoon. He's charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct. A spokesperson for Virginia Beach City Public...

NORFOLK, Va. — Police in Norfolk are looking for a man who's been missing since Sunday morning and who suffers from dementia. According to a spokesperson, 88-year-old Joseph Gorbea was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on January 28th, in the 400 block of W. Princess Anne Road in the Ghent area of the city.

Portsmouth police and members of the FBI Norfolk office are making sure people know about the dangers of human trafficking and crimes against children. Dozens of people packed the Portsmouth Police Department on Thursday, hoping to learn something to take back to their communities. Local FBI agents said cyber-tips of these kinds of threats rose 200% nationwide since the start of the pandemic.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A pedestrian was hit by a car in Virginia Beach Friday afternoon. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, it happened in the 4000 block of Shore Drive around 2:20 p.m. VBPD said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition.

RICHMOND, Va. — Advocates say the "Virginia Medical Aid in Dying Act" is all about compassion and empowering people to chart their own end-of-life journeys. It is back before the General Assembly again this year. S-B 390 would give mentally capable, terminally ill adults with six months or less...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The father of the Newport News student shot and killed at Menchville High School in 2021 spoke exclusively with 13News Now for an opportunity to make remarks following an interaction with school board member Gary Hunter at the latest special-called school board meeting. It was...

HAMPTON, Va. — Police in Hampton are trying tom determine the circumstances that led up to a juvenile being severely injured in a shooting incident early Sunday morning. According to a spokesperson, this happened at around 3:30 a.m. Officers were dispatched to Rip Rap Road, about a block from N. King Street to investigate a report of someone having been shot.

NORFOLK, Va. — For several years, the Elizabeth River Project has always imagined a space where many can come to understand climate change and its impacts on Hampton Roads. “It was just a dream, a thought of what can we do to kind of put a model together," said Ken Kimball, the president of the Elizabeth River Project Board of Directors.