Virginia State

Newport News, VA

Montana State

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The U.S. Navy is investigating the death of a sailor assigned to the USS Montana, a spokesperson for Submarine Force Atlantic confirmed to 13News Now. The spokesperson said the sailor was found unresponsive Monday on the pier adjacent to the USS Montana by another crew at Newport News Shipbuilding.

US Navy investigates death of USS Montana sailor

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — Fifty years ago on March 29, 1973, the last United States combat troops left South Vietnam, ending America’s direct military involvement in the Vietnam War. It was also around this date that North Vietnam released the last of its acknowledged U.S. prisoners of war. Now...

Vietnam veterans honored in Norfolk, on 50th anniversary of American troops' withdrawal

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk city leaders have a new idea to address the ongoing officer shortage in the Norfolk Police Department: get rid of those positions entirely. The city’s new budget proposes cutting the number of officers within the Norfolk Police Department from 770 sworn officers to 652.

Norfolk city budget proposes cutting empty police officer positions

Virginia Beach, VA

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — You've probably heard of the name Meyera Oberndorf or been to the Virginia Beach library that bears her name. She was the very first woman to be elected to public office in Virginia Beach, the city's first and only female mayor, as well as its longest-serving mayor, holding the top seat for two decades.

Meyera Oberndorf | The 1st woman elected to public office in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach jury has convicted a man in the retrial of a 2016 murder case. Jacquan Wilson was found guilty of first-degree murder, robbery, and use of a firearm stemming from the killing of 18-year-old Bryant Cueto outside of a Virginia Beach Applebee's in 2016.

Man convicted on all charges in 2016 Virginia Beach murder

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia State Police confirms a trooper from Fredericksburg is facing charges in Virginia Beach. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, Chad Bare was arrested around 1:35 a.m. on Monday in the 300 block of 55th Street. Investigators said Bare was charged with assault on...

State trooper arrested in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Emotional testimony continues in a Virginia Beach murder trial. Jacquan Wilson is accused of killing 18-year-old Bryant Cueto outside of an Applebee's in 2016. Wilson is facing three felonies including first-degree murder, a robbery charge, and a gun charge. An eyewitness, and friend of the...

Day 2 of Virginia Beach murder trial begins with emotional testimony

Florida State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A student at Bayside High School faces criminal charges after a loaded handgun was found in a backpack Tuesday morning, school officials confirm. In a message sent to Bayside families, Principal Troy Walton explained that a "concerning picture on social media" reported to the school's administration led them to search two students just after 7:30 a.m.

Bayside High student charged after loaded gun found at school

NORFOLK, Va. — Two Norfolk police officers who fired their guns at a suspect on Vincent Avenue last August were justified and won't face charges, the city's Commonwealth's Attorney said Tuesday. The shooting happened on the evening of Aug. 31, 2022. Police Sergeant Edward Lord and Investigator Logan Luketic...

Norfolk police officers were justified in shooting back at suspect on Vincent Avenue, prosecutor says

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake firefighters say a malfunctioning air conditioning unit is to blame for a hotel fire on Wednesday night. The fire was reported just after 7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Suites on Crossways Boulevard, in the Greenbrier section of the city. A second alarm was called as...

AC unit sparks fire at Chesapeake hotel

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Violence rocked a community in Portsmouth, following a Monday evening shooting in the Churchland area of the city. Someone shot a boy around 7 p.m., in the 3800 block of Headwind Lane, officials said. Investigators spent hours combing through the scene and processing evidence in the...

Boy shot, injured on Headwind Lane in Portsmouth

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Two technicians with Verizon are being credited with saving three people and their pets from a burning home in Newport News earlier this month. The fire happened on Hurley Avenue, in the Hilton area of Newport News, on the morning of March 15, a spokesperson for the city told 13News Now.

Verizon technicians help save 3 people, animals from burning house in Newport News

Williamsburg, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — A New Kent man wanted in Williamsburg for taking unlawful video in September was taken into custody in Florida last week and extradited to Virginia over the weekend. Richard Lee Gibson, 59, was sailing a boat in the Caloosahatchee River on March 19 when a person...

Man who fled Williamsburg in sailboat after taking up-skirt videos arrested in Florida

NORFOLK, Va. — Nine people were displaced after a two-unit apartment complex caught on fire in Norfolk Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for Norfolk Fire-Rescue said it happened in the 7400 block of Hampton Boulevard, which is close to the Lafayette River Bridge. Firefighters originally responded around 9 a.m. for...

9 displaced in apartment fire on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A murder suspect is on trial again in Virginia Beach. Jacquan Wilson is accused of killing 18-year-old Bryant Cueto outside of an Applebee's in 2016. Wilson is facing three felonies including first-degree murder, a robbery charge, and a gun charge. Wilson pleaded not guilty to...

Virginia Beach murder suspect is on trial for the second time, representing himself

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Around 7 p.m. Monday, families in the Long Point area said they clearly heard several gunshots ring out. What happened next is a blur for some residents. "Gunshots happened behind that house and they were running between the house and the fairway," said Portsmouth resident Carla Debrough.

'It was frightening' | Long-time nurse's quick actions helped teen hurt in Portsmouth shooting

Mississippi State

Rolling Fork, MS

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Two Hampton-Roads organizations are going to Rolling Fork, Mississippi after the small town was decimated by a tornado Friday night. The tornado devastated a swath of Rolling Fork, reducing homes to rubble, flipping cars on their sides and toppling the town's water tower, the Associated Press reports. In Mississippi, at least 25 people were killed in the storms.

Local organizations deploy to Mississippi following destructive tornado

Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — On Wednesday, a Hampton man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding people and evading income taxes. According to the Department of Justice, 56-year-old Clarence M. Rice Jr. defrauded elderly people in Hampton Roads out of more than $630,000 and evaded the assessment of more than $50,000 in income taxes.

Hampton man sentenced to 15 years for defrauding elderly

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — It's a lifesaving medical breakthrough for Chesapeake firefighters. On Wednesday, they rolled up their sleeves for a blood test that can detect 50 different cancers long before they have any symptoms. "It's a game changer. It's going to give early detection for members who don't have...

Cancer-detection blood test made available to Chesapeake firefighters

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — On Wednesday night, the 5/31 Memorial Committee selected who they want to create the permanent memorial in Virginia Beach. It will honor the 12 people killed nearly four years ago when a gunman opened fire at the Municipal Center. From the beginning, the Memorial Committee’s...

5/31 Memorial Committee selects design firm to create permanent memorial

HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton Delta Foundation is hosting its 18th Annual Red and White Cotillion in Hampton Sunday. The event will take place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Doors close at 3:45 p.m. and it starts at 4 p.m. Those who attend will need to dress up...

Hampton Delta Foundation to host 18th Red and White Cotillion

HAMPTON, Va. — A violent weekend across Hampton comes as the city closes on a violent first quarter for the calendar year. This weekend, three shootings resulted in three people being hospitalized from across city neighborhoods. A 29-year-old man is hospitalized and in critical condition, according to Hampton Division officials, after a light-colored car opened fire on him outside a home on Breckenridge Court. Family members of the victim told 13News Now on Monday he was awaiting surgery, but that he had been able to communicate with his family.

'Fairly awful' | Hampton Police Chief reflects on violent first quarter in the city

South Carolina State

NORFOLK, Va. — Members of the Hampton Roads cycling community came together today to remember one of their own. In Norfolk, hundreds of cyclists took part in a memorial ride in honor of Michael Shipp. Shipp founded the Norfolk shop East Coast Bicycles on Colley Avenue back in 1998...

Hundreds of cyclists gather in Norfolk to honor one of their own

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It's easy just to enjoy the ride today, but crossing the Chesapeake Bay wasn't always as simple as a 20-minute drive. 13News Now dug up footage from around 1955 of SS Pocahontas, a two-steam engine ferry that hauled people from Little Creek to the Eastern Shore.

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel turns 59 this April

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Historic Garden Week will kick off in Virginia on April 15, a celebration of the conservation, restoration and preservation of historic landscapes in the Commonwealth. In celebration, the Garden Club of Virginia will offer a garden tour in Virginia Beach's North End neighborhood, between 47th...

Garden tour coming to Virginia Beach's North End neighborhood

North Carolina State

HAMPTON, Va. — No one is hurt after a car crashed into a Michael's Woods home and caused a large fire in Hampton on Wednesday. The Hampton fire officials tweeted about the fire in the 300 block of Manning Lane just after 3 p.m. Hampton Battalion Chief Bruce Wilds...

Fire erupts after car crashes into home in Hampton

Tabb, VA

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Lackey, VA

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Yorktown, VA

Smithfield, VA

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'A tragedy' | Warner calls for action following 4th suspected USS GW suicide

NORFOLK, Va. — \"A tragedy.\" That's how Virginia Sen. Mark Warner describes the most recent suicide involving a sailor from USS George Washington. The Navy confirmed...

NORFOLK, Va. — "A tragedy." That's how Virginia Sen. Mark Warner describes the most recent suicide involving a sailor from USS George Washington. The Navy confirmed...

'A tragedy' | Warner calls for action following 4th suspected USS GW suicide

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