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'I didn't think I would live to see it' | Cornland School reopens as museum in Chesapeake, as former students rejoice seeing renovations complete
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The four walls of the historic Cornland School building have long stood as a symbol of division. Built in 1902, the original one-room schoolhouse dates back as early as the 1870s as the "Benefit Colored School", and became a safe haven for African American students to receive an education through segregation.
Hampton Roads homicides drop 27 percent during first half of 2024
NORFOLK, Va. — The first half of 2024 brought a noticeable drop in homicides in Hampton Roads, according to records kept by 13News Now. Across the seven cities, there were 80 homicides from January to June 2024, compared with 110 during the same time last year. That marks a...
Former Chesapeake teen Quincy Wilson becomes youngest U.S. male track & field athlete to make an Olympic team
BOWIE, Md. — High school phenom Quincy Wilson is headed to Paris to represent the United States at the Olympic Games. The 16-year-old, who lived briefly in Chesapeake, Virginia, becomes the youngest U.S. male track & field athlete to make an Olympic team. Wilson, who now resides in Bowie,...
Detectives searching for missing 15-year-old in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Detectives in Williamsburg are looking for a 15-year-old girl who's been missing since Saturday night. Natalya Rich was last seen near New Hope Road around 9 p.m., which is not far from The Shops at High Street. Williamsburg Police said she was with an unknown group of juveniles at the time.
Pedestrian seriously hurt in Virginia Beach crash
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A pedestrian is seriously hurt after a crash on Monday afternoon in Virginia Beach. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, the accident happened on London Bridge Road. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital in critical condition. There's no word on the circumstances surrounding...
Join us for a week of 'Military Support Spotlight' surprises on 13News Now Daybreak, honoring local nonprofits that help service members
NORFOLK, Va. — "Military Support Spotlight" is exactly as it sounds: a spotlight on those who support our military members and their families. 13News Now is partnering with Mid-Atlantic STIHL, Thompson Creek Windows, and First Team Auto to give back to the thousands of people in our region who choose to serve and protect our freedoms by joining the military.
3-year-old found in pool dies, Norfolk police say
NORFOLK, Va. — A 3-year-old who was found in a swimming pool on Sunday has died, the Norfolk Police Department said. The investigation began when officers responded to the 1800 block of Brookwood Road for a reported unresponsive child in a pool shortly before 1 p.m. According to police,...
Woman found not guilty in connection to deadly Portsmouth shooting of 10-year-old
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A woman arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a 10-year-old in Portsmouth was acquitted of the charge, online court records show. Shawnday Ross had faced a misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, but investigators haven't clarified the circumstances around the charge. A spokesperson for the Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office said a judge found Ross not guilty on Monday.
Man in motorized wheelchair hit by car, Hampton police say
HAMPTON, Va. — A man was injured after he was hit by a car while in a motorized wheelchair in Hampton Monday morning, police said. The crash happened at the intersection of Charlton Drive and West Mercury Boulevard, in the Coliseum Central area of the city. Police responded around...
Woman charged after baby taken from CHKD
NORFOLK, Va. — A Portsmouth woman is facing a felony child abuse charge after police say an infant was taken from the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD). Norfolk police said officers were called to CHKD shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday for a report that an infant had been removed from the hospital by a parent.
Virginia Beach teen missing for more than 2 weeks
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach detectives need help finding a missing 17-year-old girl. No one has seen Nevaeh Lizbeth Burciaga in more than two weeks. The teenager was last spotted on Rose Petal Drive on June 14, not far from Christopher Farms Elementary. According to the AWARE Foundation,...
June 2024 weather recap: Putting a hot and dry month behind us
NORFOLK, Va. — A cold front that came through early in the morning of July 1 chased away the sweltering heat and humidity that wrapped up June 2024 for Hampton Roads, Virginia. With the turning of the calendar, it's a great time to look back on the month of June.
Virginia Beach officials, AAA Tidewater remind drivers to slow down and move over ahead of July 4th
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — July marks Roadside Safety Awareness Month. To kick off the month, Virginia Beach officials are reminding drivers of the Move Over law in Virginia. It comes as the Fourth of July is just days away. “A matter of utmost importance," said Virginia Beach Police Chief...
VDOT to lift lane closures, pause work zones on major roads for July 4th
NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is going to lift most lane closures and pause most work zones on interstates and other major roads statewide for the Fourth of July holiday. While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, VDOT said semi-permanent work zones may...
Vehicle pulled from the water after crash sends it over MMMBT
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A two-vehicle crash on the Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel (MMMBT) sent one of the vehicles off of the bridge span and into the water below, Virginia State Police said. The crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. on southbound Interstate 664. North and southbound lanes...
Heavy rain moves through Hampton Roads Monday morning
NORFOLK, Va. — After severe storms moved through the region Sunday afternoon, Hampton Roads is getting another round of wet weather as heavy rain comes down Monday morning. But while it's a rainy start to the day, skies will clear late morning and into the afternoon. It will be significantly cooler and the humidity levels will also be much more comfortable.
Chesapeake woman found with gun at Norfolk Int'l Airport checkpoint, TSA says
NORFOLK, Va. — A Chesapeake woman was cited for bringing a gun to Norfolk's International Airport's security checkpoint Friday, the Travel Security Administration (TSA) said. According to the security agency, officers prevented a woman from bringing a revolver onto a flight. The gun was detected in her carry-on bag.
1 person, 2 dogs displaced by duplex fire in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — One person and two dogs have been displaced by a duplex fire on Sunday, Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) said. NFR responded to a duplex fire at 863 43rd Street at 5:46 p.m. When crews arrived they found a fire in the kitchen. The fire control was called at 5:59 p.m.
Lightning strike causes house fire in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A lightning strike caused a house fire on Sunday evening, the Virginia Beach Fire Department said. Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Bierce Drive at 5:46 p.m. When crews arrived firefighters found fire and smoke damage in the attic. No...
Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns 'grief-sensitive' designation and grant
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is now recognized as a "Grief-Sensitive" school division and has been awarded a $37,500 grant to help struggling students overcome their grief. The grant was given by the New York Life Foundation after all 75 Virginia Beach Schools had...
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