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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Body cameras are headed to the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO). They are a tool promoted as a way to boost transparency, accountability and protection for the staff. 220 of the devices are on the way after city council members approved funding at roughly $640,000...

More than 200 body-worn cameras to be delivered to Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office

York County, VA

Grafton, VA

GRAFTON, Va. — Feeling at home can mean something different for everyone. Whether it's the memories or the company people keep by their side, everyone has a different reason why they say Pop's Drive-In in Grafton feels like home to them. “As we [family] all moved away, get older,...

End of an era | Customers say farewell to Pop's Drive-In, a York County fixture, as it prepares for final closure

Newport News, VA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News teacher who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student said it has changed her life and she has vivid memories and nightmares about that day. "I just will never forget the look on his face that he gave me while he...

Months after Richneck shooting, Abby Zwerner describes challenging recovery

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In July of 2020, Raymond Harrington of Virginia Beach won $125,000 in a Pick 4 game through the Virginia Lottery. Now, he's won again, and this time it's bigger and better. This time, Harrington is bringing home the $300,000 top prize from the Diamond Bonus...

Feeling lucky: Virginia Beach man wins lottery for second time

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

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend is back in Virginia Beach for its 51st year. On both Saturday and Sunday morning, thousands of runners took over the Virginia Beach oceanfront. It’s an event that draws runners from all over the country and the world, according to J&A Racing Co-Race Director Amy Frostick.

Thousands of runners take off for 51st annual Shamrock Marathon Weekend

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

NORFOLK, Va. — Dominion Energy crews are working rapidly to fix a power outage that is impacting thousands of customers Monday morning. According to Dominion Energy's outage map, over 3,600 customers in Norfolk were without power or experiencing brief outages shortly after 7 a.m. That number was around 70 - mostly in the Campostella Heights section of Norfolk - by about 10 a.m.

UPDATE: Outage now down to around 70 customers in the Campostella Heights area

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

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

NORFOLK, Va. — A woman is facing numerous charges after she allegedly struck a Norfolk police officer with her car, and then led police on a chase. An innocent bystander was also hurt during the pursuit, the Norfolk Police Department said. Police said it happened shortly after 10 a.m....

Woman leads police on chase in Norfolk after hitting officer in parking lot

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A student at Renaissance Academy in Virginia Beach was arrested for allegedly trying to bring a gun to school Monday morning. In an e-mail sent to parents, Renaissance Academy Director James Miller said the gun was detected at the school's security station and the student was arrested immediately. All students and staff were safe.

Student at Renaissance Academy accused of bringing gun to school

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Since the start of the new year, several students have been caught bringing a gun onto school grounds across Hampton Roads. That includes the 6-year-old boy who police say brought his mother's 9mm handgun into the Richneck Elementary School first-grade classroom and intentionally shot his teacher, Abby Zwerner.

'Lets talk parenting' | Newport News forum aims to address crime among youth

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The topic of local voting rights took center stage at a Virginia Beach NAACP town hall Tuesday night. The election system was historically all-at-large, which means city council candidates could be elected by voters regardless of the district they live in. However, in November, it...

NAACP town hall focuses on voting system in Virginia Beach

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police arrested two people in connection to the death of a 20-year-old man. On Monday, police arrested 20-year-old Brandon M. Riddick and 36-year-old Janet M. Hatcher in connection to the homicide of Tyler Bardill. On March 18, police responded to the 1200 block of Frederick...

2 arrested for homicide of 20-year-old man in Portsmouth

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

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man hurt Monday morning. According to a police spokesperson, several calls came in around 2:55 a.m. about shots being fired on the 1400 block of George Washington Highway North. When police arrived, they found a...

Man shot on George Washington Highway in Chesapeake, police say

NORFOLK, Va. — Families who've lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning unveiled a "One Pill Can Kill" billboard Friday in Norfolk. Led by Shannon Doyle, a Virginia Beach mother who lost her 16-year-old daughter Makayla to fentanyl last year, the group says the billboard will remind all who see it how deadly fentanyl is.

'One Pill Can Kill' billboard unveiled in Norfolk

Rodanthe, NC

RODANTHE, N.C. — A small unmanned military boat used for target practice is back with the U.S. Navy in Hampton Roads after being lost and then washing up on the Outer Banks this week. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) said the vessel was lost during a...

Navy boat lost during training exercise recovered after washing up on OBX beach

Suffolk, VA

SUFFOLK, Va. — A 23-year-old woman is dead after a domestic-related shooting in Suffolk Tuesday, police say. According to the Suffolk Police Department, officers arrived at a home in the 100 block of N. 10th Street at around 4:30 a.m. That's where officers found Allyjah Rivera with a gunshot wound.

23-year-old woman dies in 'domestic-related' shooting, Suffolk police say

NORFOLK, Va. — One year after a deadly triple shooting outside of Chicho's Pizza Backstage in Downtown Norfolk, the word "change" is more than a word written above the memorial marking where it happened. It's a feeling that can now be felt across the district. “I don’t think it’s...

One year later | A look at the law enforcement, business changes following the deadly Downtown Norfolk shooting

NORFOLK, Va. — For several people, the Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a beloved tradition and after a 3-year hiatus due to weather and the COVID-19 pandemic, it's finally back!. “For all the fellow OV lifers who’ve lived in this area almost their whole lives this...

After 3 year hiatus, beloved St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Ocean View in Norfolk

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — One man is dead after a shooting Saturday. According to Portsmouth Police, the incident happened in the 1100 block of Frederick Boulevard. According to emergency dispatchers, the shooting occurred around 6:25 p.m. The department said a man was critically injured and taken to a local hospital,...

Police: 1 dead after shooting on Frederick Blvd. in Portsmouth

NORFOLK, Va. — After a three-year hiatus, the Ocean View St. Patrick's Day Parade is back, but the luck of the Irish wasn't there for some drivers along Granby Street Friday. Norfolk City Manager Chip Filer issued a statement, saying drivers were "mistakenly ticketed" for parking on medians along...

Cars 'mistakenly ticketed' ahead of Ocean View St. Patrick's Day Parade

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — From March 20 through the 26, you can take advantage of some great deals at restaurants in the Virginia Beach Town Center. This is a big week money-wise for several establishments in that area. “We saw our biggest week sales wise last year during Town...

Check out these tasty specials for 'Virginia Beach Town Center Restaurant Week'

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Contacting your city council member could soon be a lot faster in Newport News as city leaders look into hiring assistants for council members. Mayor Phillip Jones said running a city is a busy job and city council members could use an extra hand to get things done.

Constituent Services Representative: Newport News looking to hire assistants for city council members

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Coast Guard holds what's expected to be final Spirit of Norfolk hearing

NORFOLK, Va. — Thursday, in what was expected to be the last day of public hearings on the fire that destroyed the Spirit of Norfolk, Capt....

Coast Guard holds what's expected to be final Spirit of Norfolk hearing

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