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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — People in Virginia Beach have the chance to share their thoughts on three new schools. The plan is to replace four of the oldest schools in the division with brand new buildings-- Princess Anne High School, Bayside High School, Bettie Williams Elementary and the Bayside Sixth Grade Campus.

Virginia Beach Public Schools plans to replace four oldest buildings in the division

Maryland State

Poquoson, VA

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Two men from the Hampton Roads area are facing gun charges in Maryland. The Saint Mary's County Sheriff's Office said deputies noticed an equipment violation and pulled the two over in Lexington Park early on the morning of May 31. During the course of the...

Poquoson and Williamsburg men arrested after loaded gun found inside vehicle in Maryland

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — One of Virginia Beach's two deputy city managers is leaving his position. Taylor Adams has submitted his resignation after more than eight years with the city. He's helped lead big economic developments for Virginia Beach, including working on the surf park that's under construction. "The...

Virginia Beach deputy city manager resigns

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Hampton woman is behind bars, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in liquor from Virginia Beach ABC stores on at least 29 separate occasions. Following an investigation, 30-year-old Shadora Ariel Cooper was arrested on May 26 and charged with 29 counts of petit larceny.

Woman allegedly steals thousands of dollars worth of liquor from Virginia BEach ABC Stores

Newport News, VA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A father is suing Newport News Public Schools for millions of dollars after he said a bus attendant assaulted his 9-year-old son. His attorneys filed the suit on May 5. The $15 million lawsuit describes an incident on an NNPS bus on September 30, 2022.

Father files $15 million lawsuit against Newport News bus assistant, driver and school board for allegedly mistreating autistic son

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police in Portsmouth are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning. According to police dispatch the call came in around 8 a.m. in the 3500 block of King Street, not far from Airline and Frederick Boulevards. When they arrived police found a man with serious injuries....

Portsmouth shooting leaves man in critical condition

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man will serve four years in prison for a deadly crash that happened last summer. According to the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney, a judge sentenced John Glover to 10 years with seven suspended for driving under the influence manslaughter. He also received 12 months for driving under the influence.

Man sentenced for deadly DUI crash in Virginia Beach last summer

New Jersey State

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Portsmouth man is in police custody after investigators said he shot a New Jersey councilwoman outside of her home four months ago. Authorities will extradite 29-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum to New Jersey after detectives said he faced several charges for the death of 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour. Detectives found Dwumfour dead on February 1, 2023.

Neighbors witness suspect's arrest for murder charge in New Jersey

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — A group of community advocates want to transform an empty Norfolk parking lot into a resource hub. This weekend, the non-profit Impact VA will provide a one-day, one-stop-shop for people’s needs. The event, 'Love Norfolk 2023,' will feature food, health screenings, haircuts, mobile showers and...

'Love Norfolk' block party aims to serve less fortunate in St. Paul's neighborhood

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — As a way to remind people of Memorial Day's true meaning, military organizations across Hampton Roads held ceremonies to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Ceremonies took place across Hampton Roads on this Memorial Day, with ceremonies in Virginia Beach and Suffolk, not to...

Many participate in solemn Memorial Day event at the Victory Arch in Newport News

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are looking for a woman who they say hasn't been seen since last year. 38-year-old Sara Jane Syfrett was last seen in October 2022 on Clifford Street, near Airline and Frederick Boulevards. She has not been in contact with her family since then. Police...

Police say missing Portsmouth woman has not been seen since October 2022

YORKTOWN, Va. — While it's a three-day weekend for some, others are still on the clock. "We have a 48-hour on, 48-hour off, 144-hour pay period. So every two weeks, we work 144 hours. 72 hours a week is what it’s supposed to be," said Tim Welsh. "Key...

'It's a fire service issue nationwide' | Staffing shortages hit Hampton Roads military firefighters over Memorial Day weekend

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police in Portsmouth say a suspect is in custody for a shooting that happened early Sunday morning. The Portsmouth Police Department said officers were called to the 2100 block of Victory Boulevard around 3:21 a.m. on May 28. A 32-year-old man was found there suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the shooting actually happened nearby on Pawnee Drive.

Arrest made in Memorial Day Weekend shooting in Portsmouth

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A beach in Newport News has been found to contain a harmful amount of bacteria, for a second time this month. The Peninsula Health District has issued a swimming advisory for King-Lincoln Park Beach. In its advisory, the district said that the samples they collected...

This Newport News beach found to have a harmful amount of bacteria

VIRGINIA, USA — On this Memorial Day weekend, acts of gun violence across Hampton Roads left at least five people hurt. In Chesapeake, police officers said they responded to a call regarding shots fired at the E-Z Mart near the intersection of Providence and Campostella Roads before 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

'It's sad' | At least 5 men hurt in shootings across Hampton Roads on holiday weekend

Suffolk, VA

SUFFOLK, Va. — A quick trip to the store Tuesday morning took a scary turn when a mother realized a woman took her 4-year-old son from her shopping cart at a Suffolk Walmart. New court documents say 35-year-old Keeta Neville admitted to police she picked the child up while...

Court documents reveal Walmart kidnapping suspect has history of mental health concerns

NORFOLK, Va. — A person is in the hospital after an apartment fire in Norfolk Thursday afternoon. It happened in the 700 block of Roswell Avenue just after 3:15 p.m. When fire crews got to the four-unit apartment complex, they found a kitchen fire. One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Apartment fire in Norfolk sends person to hospital

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — No, the story of Shenleigh O'Doodle, a special pup with superpowers, isn't real. But Shenleigh was a real dog. "She was my dog for 14 years, my very first Goldendoodle," said Annesley Hackathorn, author of the children's book 'Shenleigh O'Doodle, Half Golden, Half Poodle'. "I...

Retired Virginia Beach teacher's book teaches life lessons through dogs

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Chesapeake sheriff's deputy resigned after he was arrested over Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office, police were called to a home late Saturday night on Kentucky Trail for a report of a DUI. 66-year-old Larry Wall was arrested on one count of...

Chesapeake deputy resigns following arrest

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The weight of words can weigh heavy on days like Memorial Day. But through all the words that can be used to describe the day of remembrance, Laurie Dadiomoff has found that sometimes the most important things to say are names, instead. "There are many...

Virginia Beach mom writes, recites name of every fallen service member for Memorial Day tradition

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department said it is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday night. Police received a call around 10:30 p.m. reporting gunshots in the area of 28th Street. When police arrived at the 1100th block of 28th Street, they found a 22-year-old Newport...

Newport News shooting sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries

SUFFOLK, Va. — Each year, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services holds an annual ceremony at state veterans' cemeteries. For the Houston family, it's the start of a new tradition. “This is our first Memorial Day out here,” said Jo Blair Houston, who stopped by the Albert G. Horton...

Annual Memorial Day Service held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) stopped a Dumfries, Virginia man from bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight over the Memorial Day weekend. Officers found the gun on Saturday, after the man went through the X-ray unit at the security checkpoint....

Man cited after bringing loaded gun to Norfolk International Airport TSA checkpoint

Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — People in Hampton only have one month to check if they qualify for housing choice vouchers and there's only one way to do it. The Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority took applications for the voucher waitlist for the first time since 2016. According to the Authority, nearly 18,000 applied for the program but only 5,000 were selected by a random lottery to be on the waitlist.

There's only one way to check if you qualify for a Hampton housing choice voucher

NORFOLK, Va. — This weekend, you can let your imagination soar at a free family festival at the Chrysler Museum of Art. It's called "Earth, Wind, and Fire" and features live performances of stories from around the world. According to the museum's website, attendees can experience storytelling "through movement, hands-on art, and experiential art installations."

'Earth, Wind & Fire' festival free for families this weekend at Norfolk's Chrysler Museum

North Carolina State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In the Virginia Beach Convention Center, wreaths dedicated to some of our many fallen heroes decorated the room while people gathered to pay their respects. The Tidewater Veterans Memorial Ceremony moved indoors when rain was considered a possibility on Monday morning. The event kicked off...

Gold Star family reminds people the importance of Memorial Day at Virginia Beach ceremony

HAMPTON, Va. — A reported hazmat situation in a Hampton neighborhood has turned into death and illegal drug manufacturing investigations, police said Wednesday. The Hampton Police Division said officers, firefighters, and other crews were called to a home on Grimes Road in the Fordham section of the city on just after 2 p.m.

Man found dead inside Hampton home containing meth manufacturing items

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Portsmouth delegate reprimanded by Virginia State Bar

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth delegate is accused of mishandling client fees. The Virginia State Bar reprimanded Del. Don Scott,...

Portsmouth delegate reprimanded by Virginia State Bar

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