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OBX woman tangled in boat propeller, will undergo 4th surgery
NORFOLK, Va. — After getting tangled in a boat propeller on July 2, an Outer Banks woman says her injuries show the importance of practicing safe boating. Susan Archbell has undergone three surgeries and is scheduled for another, after a wave threw her from the bow of a friend’s boat and forced her underwater.
Woman injured in Portsmouth shooting Thursday evening
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A woman was injured in a shooting on Thursday evening, the Portsmouth Police Department said. Portsmouth police responded to the shooting in the 100 block of Navajo Trail around 6:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported...
Man injured in Hampton shooting
HAMPTON, Va. — A man was injured in a shooting on Thursday, the Hampton Police Department (HMP) said. Hampton police responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 1300 block of Bethel Avenue. When officers arrived they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported...
Virginia Zoo's popular Adult Night rescheduled, with more tickets available
NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia Zoo event organizers have set a new date for their popular Adult Night after a weather cancellation last week. The 21 and up event will now take place on Saturday, July 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Although previously sold out, organizers are now selling...
Crews working fire at Virginia Beach Bahama Breeze restaurant
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Fire Department officials confirm a fire at the Bahama Breeze restaurant Thursday afternoon. Crews were called out to the structure fire on Virginia Beach Boulevard just before 12:30 p.m., according to VBFD Public Information Officer Barabara Morrison. Firefighters at the scene said there...
Woman arrested for child neglect after shooting killed 14-year-old Virginia Beach teen
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach woman is facing a felony child neglect charge after a shooting killed a 14-year-old boy earlier this year. Caromekia Parker, 38, is accused of failing to properly secure a gun at a home on Almandine Avenue. Back in March, police say a...
Judge denies motions to delay Abby Zwerner's civil lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News judge decided Abby Zwerner's $40-million civil lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools will go forward, for now. Attorneys representing the school division asked the judge to not only push the trial date back, but to delay the discovery process for the civil lawsuit. Judge Matthew Hoffman denied both motions on Thursday telling the defense: "We can't keep leap-frogging this case."
Early-morning Norfolk shooting sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries
NORFOLK, Va. — A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot early Thursday morning, the Norfolk Police Department said. According to police, officers were called to a home in the 500 block of Grantham Road around 3 a.m. They arrived to find a man suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Fort Eustis to hold aircraft mishap exercise
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A heads up if you live or work near Joint Base Langley-Eustis: if you notice a large amount of emergency response personnel and vehicles at Fort Eustis on Thursday, do not be alarmed. The military base is planning to conduct an aircraft mishap exercise. People...
Virginia lawmakers expected to restore VMSDEP funding in special session
RICHMOND, Va. — State lawmakers will return to Richmond for another special session on Thursday. The big topic up for discussion: the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program (VMSDEP). The program allows those who qualify to receive higher education for free. Virginia leaders have been working on the program...
Kempsville hires new varsity baseball coach after team forfeits season due to reports of racism, harassment
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Kempsville High School has a new varsity baseball coach. On Wednesday night, students and parents got the chance to meet Luke Stice, who will lead the team moving forward. His hiring comes months after the school made the decision to cut this past season short...
Parents accused of killing baby in Norfolk to undergo competency evaluations
NORFOLK, Va. — A mother and father accused of abusing and murdering their newborn child faced a Norfolk judge Thursday morning. Attorneys for both parents requested competency and sanity evaluations. Z'ibreyea Parker and the baby's father, Hilary Johnson II, both face second-degree murder and child abuse charges after Norfolk...
'We should be able to give back to them' | Newport News nonprofit provides housing and support services for veterans
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — U.S. servicemembers defend our freedom overseas. But some face a different mission when they return home: the search for a safe and stable place to live. "They've already seen a lot, they've gone through a lot, they've experienced a lot," said Reverend Dr. Marquette Hunter. "And then, to get home and seemingly not have supports any longer, not having the needs to address their situations... they just need a hand up."
Here's how Hampton Roads firefighters stay cool during excessive heat
NORFOLK, Va. — The hot and humid weather is not easy for many people — including firefighters. Two Norfolk firefighters suffered heat-related illness last week battling a house fire, raising some questions about what departments are doing to keep firefighters safe. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Glen...
Naval Station Norfolk recognizes National Tattoo Day
NORFOLK, Va. — Every year on July 17, the United States recognizes National Tattoo Day. And this year, the Trident's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9 at Naval Station Norfolk showed off their "inked" aircraft. Commander Robert Knoerzer showed off the HSC-9 Trident 610, a ceremonial aircraft, decked out with...
As the Pilots celebrate their 25th season, they have aspirations of a CPL title
HAMPTON, Va. — The Peninsula Pilots these days are playing like a championship caliber team, and they do so in a year that's been an impressive bench mark. Currently they have the best record throughout the league with a 28-10 record and it leads the East Division of the Coastal Plain League.
23rd Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival returns to downtown area
NORFOLK, Va. — Celebrate the contributions of Hampton Roads' Latin community at the 23rd Annual Norfolk Latino Music & Food Festival. The free festival will be held at Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk on Saturday, July 20 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. It will feature authentic Latin...
Portsmouth break-in ends with man shot dead
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are investigating a shooting that left a man fatally wounded. Officers arrived at the scene on the 700 block of North Street around 6 p.m. after receiving calls about a break-in and shooting and found a man with a fatal gunshot wound. Police have...
Lightning strikes suspected to be the cause for two Norfolk fire and electrical incidents
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk firefighters responded to reports of two possible lightning strikes that may have been responsible for fire and electric hazards. The first incident took place on the 1000 block of West 36th Street. Norfolk Fire-Rescue said when they were dispatched to the scene at 4:55 p.m., they found the attic and the second-floor apartment on fire.
Keurig Green Mountain facility to cease operations by the end of 2024
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — In a press release on Wednesday, Isle of Wight County's Department of Economic Development Director, Kristi Sutphin announced Keurig Green Mountain will be closing its facility in Windsor, Virginia by the end of 2024. In 2012, KGM, a subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper...
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