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Portsmouth, VA

Newport News, VA

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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

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Norfolk, VA

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

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Attorneys in one of the lawsuits filed in the aftermath of the Chesapeake Walmart mass shooting are voluntarily withdrawing their case. Last November, a Walmart manager shot and killed six of his coworkers, before turning the gun on himself. The family of Randy Blevins, one of the victims, filed a $45 million complaint against the corporation and the gunman's estate.

Attorneys voluntarily withdraw Chesapeake Walmart mass shooting wrongful death lawsuit

Virginia Beach, VA

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. — 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. — Contractors and engineers with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) determined an underwater sewage pipe suffered extensive damage when it was hit by a towed dredge earlier in the month, resulting in the release of roughly 2.5 million gallons of sewage into local waterways. "Never had...

HRSD: 'Significant' damage to broken sewage pipe in Chesapeake waterways

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

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. — A $930 million budget proposal for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is on its way to city council members for approval. Earlier this month, school board members stamped their seal of approval. Plans include revamping the teacher pay scale, improving security, and boosting mental...

Virginia Beach City Public Schools budget for upcoming year nears final approval

NORFOLK, Va. — All westbound lanes of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel were shut down for a time during Wednesday afternoon's rush hour following two separate crashes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Virginia State Police. Traffic was delayed for at least six miles, affecting drivers crossing...

Traffic Alert: Traffic moving again on westbound HRBT following rush hour crashes

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

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

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

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — If you're an animal lover, it's time to put on your pajamas and get ready to 'pawty!'. From March 25 through the 26 at the Chesapeake Humane Society, you can spend the night in a kennel with a shelter pet to help raise money for the animals in need.

It's time for a 'Slumber Pawty' with furry friends in Chesapeake.

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

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. — After more than five years of planning, the Atlantic Park project at the Oceanfront is finally becoming a reality. During a Development Authority Meeting Tuesday morning, one city official said the surf park and entertainment venue backed by Virginia Beach native and Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams has “made it.”

Virginia Beach Atlantic Park project has 'made it,' city leader says

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

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The two Newport News inmates who escaped from jail and were later found at a Hampton IHOP faced a judge for the first time since their escape on Wednesday. 43-year-old Arley Nemo and 37-year-old John Garza face two class-6 felonies including prisoner escape and prisoner...

Escaped inmates face two felonies after being found at an IHOP

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

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

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

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The suspects of police chase in Chesapeake are in the hospital Wednesday night. Police say the chase started just after 5:15 p.m. after officers tried to stop a stolen car near the intersection of Campostella Road and Greenleaf Drive. The driver reportedly refused to stop and...

Chesapeake police chase ends with flipped car, 2 hospitalized

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A look back at Virginia's smoking ban in 2009

NORFOLK, Va. — There’s fresh drama over a seemingly old problem. Shortly after it opened, complaints came rolling in on social media over smoking issues at...

A look back at Virginia's smoking ban in 2009

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