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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

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

Virginia Beach, VA

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

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

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 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

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. — 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

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

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. — 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

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. — 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

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

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach NAACP announced they will be holding a town hall meeting next week to make sure Virginia Beach residents' rights are protected. This comes after the Virginia Beach City Council announced a series of meetings where they are looking for residents' input in the new 10-1 voting system.

NAACP to hold meeting centered on new voting system in Virginia Beach

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

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

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The most famous skateboarder in the world has always had a soft spot for Virginia Beach. Tony Hawk sent a special video message to the area during Mayor Bobby Dyer’s State of the City Address Wednesday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Hawk announced...

Tony Hawk has a long history with Virginia Beach

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. — 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

Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — Police chiefs from three cities in Hampton Road teamed up with leaders from the FBI and Virginia State Police to talk about police reform and the relationship between police officers and people in the community. The Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men hosted the event. The...

Police chiefs answer questions from youth during forum on police reform

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. — 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

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Fire Department was on the scene of a house fire on Ocean Front Avenue Friday morning. According to officials, the fire was reported by a nearby hotel guest who saw the flames shortly before 3 a.m. When firefighters got to the scene,...

House under renovation catches fire on Virginia Beach Oceanfront

NORFOLK, Va. — A new expansion at Sentara Leigh Hospital is helping staff care for more births. Wednesday morning, hospital staff opened a new wing for its Family Maternity Center and introduced the new part of the facility to patients. “Over the past few years our volumes have continued...

For new arrivals: Sentara Healthcare expands Family Maternity Center at Sentara Leigh Hospital

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

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

Williamsburg, VA

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A man is under arrest in connection to a triple shooting early Sunday morning in Williamsburg. A Williamsburg Police Department spokesperson said officers got a call about a shooting just before 2 a.m. on Scotland Street, just steps away from William & Mary's. When they got to that location, they found the three men who had been shot. One is 25 years old, and the other two are both 24 years old.

William & Mary students on edge after shooting hurts 3 men right next to campus; suspect arrested

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Poquoson, VA

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Seaford, VA

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Corapeake, NC

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Hampton Roads military plays a big part in Chinese balloon take-down

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...

Hampton Roads military plays a big part in Chinese balloon take-down

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