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HAMPTON, Va. — Health officials are alerting residents in the Northampton section of the City of Hampton about a raccoon that tested positive for the rabies virus. The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts said the raccoon was "involved in an incident" with several dogs in the 400 block of Cynthia Drive on March 17. All dogs involved are being treated and have received their rabies booster shots.

Hampton health officials warn of raccoon testing positive for rabies

NORFOLK, Va. — The health care systems that serve Hampton Roads announced Monday that they will drop their mask mandates, over three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The systems making the change are Bon Secours, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health System,...

Hampton Roads health systems to lift COVID-19 mask mandate

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — There is a delicate balance between us and our local environment, meaning any disruptions to that relationship are always watched with a closer eye. "No one wants two million or 20 gallons of sewage in a river," said Joe Rieger, Deputy Director of Restoration for the Elizabeth River Project.

How the local ecosystem avoided major impact from Chesapeake sewage spill

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Public Schools is sending its proposed budget for next year to the city council for final approval. School officials said the nearly $495 million budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year focuses on five priorities:. Compensation. Employee recruitment and retention. Safety and security. Additional resources for...

Norfolk School Board sends proposed budget to city council

NORFOLK, Va. — A little more than one year has passed since a quintuple shooting outside Chicho's on Granby Street. It ended with three people dead and two others hurt. Since then, several other shootings in the downtown corridor followed, including one outside Legacy Restaurant & Lounge. That incident injured three people and a sheriff's deputy.

Efforts to improve nightlife safety ramp up in Downtown Norfolk

Virginia Beach, VA

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In about a month, thousands of people will come to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for the Something in the Water music festival. That means big crowds and big security plans from Virginia Beach police. The department’s special events unit started meeting back in January to...

Virginia Beach police detail security plans for big crowds during Something in the Water weekend

NORFOLK, Va. — A woman is fighting to get her money back after a possible tax scam. Jermira Warren, of Norfolk, said she's out of more than $3,000, after someone scammed her out of her tax return. In January, Warren said she searched for help to get an estimate...

Woman shares warning after falling victim to tax return scam

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Have a heart for animals, but can't adopt any more pets? Consider supporting our Paws for Charity fundraiser now through March 22!. The event raises funds for a special nonprofit animal shelter in Virginia Beach called Hope for Life Rescue. Here's why. Over 18,000 of...

How 'Paws for Charity' helps abused, neglected animals in Hampton Roads

Newport News, VA

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 by her 6-year-old student in Newport News in January. Prominent Hampton Roads lawyer Jeffrey Breit, a partner at the firm, confirmed to 13News...

Prominent Hampton Roads lawyer joins Abby Zwerner's legal team

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Two months after police say a 6-year-old shot his Richneck Elementary teacher, and following multiple guns being brought into schools all over the area, many are wondering what can we do. Wednesday night, more than 30 parents, teachers, school board members and activists tried to...

'Let’s Talk Parenting' | Parents, activists discuss solutions to crime among youth

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News police say officers confiscated more than $2 million in drugs and firearms at a "pop-up" market on Wednesday night. According to NNPD, officers were met by two armed security guards outside of the market located in the 10500 block of Jefferson Avenue. That's in the Sedgefield section of the city.

Newport News police confiscate more than $2M in drugs, guns from 'pop-up' market

NORFOLK, Va. — Going to the dentist can be scary, especially for those who may have never scheduled an appointment in their entire life. That's why KARE Dentistry made it a little bit easier, by bringing the services directly to them. "We do oral health screenings, oral cancer screenings,...

Improving smiles: Mobile clinic offers free dental services in Norfolk

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 guards. During a presentation of the budget, the division's chief financial officer, Scarlett Minto, said the plan will support additional staffing requests and include safety officers.

Newport News School Board approves more funding for school security

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Engineers and architects kicked off their fight to build the best structure out of canned food Sunday morning. It's the 22nd annual Canstruction competition hosted by and benefiting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Each team had eight hours to build their...

Pros design and build structures out of cans of food in Virginia Beach to benefit the local Foodbank

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Firefighters in neighboring cities saw a busy Wednesday morning, taking on three different residential fires. The first fire was reported just before 3:30 a.m. in the Indian River section of Chesapeake. Multiple neighbors called reporting a fire had broken out in a house in the 1900 block of Engle Avenue.

Firefighters battle three early-morning fires across two cities

North Carolina State

NORFOLK, Va. — Four North Carolina men were convicted for their role in a 2016 murder-for-hire that resulted in the death of a Norfolk woman, federal prosecutors announced Monday. 59-year-old Lillian Bond was shot to death on April 19, 2016. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial,...

Members of N.C. drug trafficking group convicted for Norfolk murder-for-hire

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — It's a question the nation has asked since the shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News: What happens next?. Months after a 6-year-old boy's actions shocked the community when police say he shot his teacher, Abby Zwerner, many eyes are watching the case closely to see what next steps are taken in this unprecedented incident.

'We're ready' | Abby Zwerner's attorney talks next steps in lawsuit against NNPS

NORFOLK, Va. — Want to enjoy breakfast in a different way?. On March 25 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., you can dine on the wild side and enjoy exclusive early-morning hours at the Virginia Zoo with their 'Breakfast With The Animals' event. There will be several grab-and-go meal...

Rise, shine and enjoy 'Breakfast With The Animals' at the Virginia Zoo

Washington State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — You don't have to travel the world to experience rich culture. World Culture Festival Hampton Roads is a celebration of diversity around the globe. The Art of Living Foundation, the International Association for Human Values, and other local groups are coming together to bring the event to the area for the first time.

New festival celebrating culture, diversity, and unity coming to Virginia Beach

NORFOLK, Va. — Four men were convicted by a federal jury Monday in a 2016 murder-for-hire cold case in Norfolk. And the FBI says their conviction should be a clear warning to other organized drug dealers operating in Hampton Roads. "It's a long time coming for justice to finally...

Murder-for-hire convictions send a message to organized drug traffickers, FBI says

NORFOLK, Va. — For 40 years, a family-owned and operated pharmacy in the Ghent section of Norfolk has provided more than just medicine for the community. Now, Colley Discount Pharmacy is preparing to close its doors for good this week, according to a Facebook post. “It’s overwhelming to say...

Colley Discount Pharmacy in Norfolk closing after 40 years in business

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As COVID-19 emergency relief ends in May, people say they still need help

NORFOLK, Va. — People who run organizations across Hampton Roads are bracing their budgets for the end of COVID-19 emergency declarations. President Joe Biden announced the...

As COVID-19 emergency relief ends in May, people say they still need help

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