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York County judge throws out lawsuit centered on Virginia Department of Education's transgender policies
YORK COUNTY, Va. — A York County judge threw out a lawsuit centered on the Virginia Department of Education's transgender policies. Attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit back in February, after a York County student said her York County school had allowed the "mistreatment of transgender students."
As USS Ike completes 9-month deployment, Pentagon questioned if duration signals new 'norm'
NORFOLK, Va. — How long is too long, when it comes to Navy deployments?. Nine months is a long time in anybody's book. But when the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower team returned from the Red Sea last Sunday -- after having been gone since last October 14 -- amazingly, the deployment's length wasn't close to a record.
US military pier for carrying aid to Gaza will be dismantled after weather and security problems
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military-built pier to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled and brought home, ending a mission that has been fraught with repeated weather and security problems that limited how much food and other supplies could get to starving Palestinians. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, deputy...
Halfway through meteorological summer: how hot has it been?
NORFOLK, Va. — Tuesday, July 16 marked the halfway point of meteorological summer. That’s a bit different from astronomical summer where the beginning is marked by the Summer Solstice and the end by the Autumnal Equinox. Meteorological summer is a three-month block that goes from June 1 to...
Man shoots police vehicle more than 100 times after opening fire on law enforcement in York County, officials say
YORK COUNTY, Va. — A man is in custody after shooting at law enforcement in York County following a road rage incident Wednesday. According to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, it happened in the 300 block of Mark's Pond Way, which is close to Newman Road and Interstate 64's Exit 234. York-Poquoson deputies and James City County police officers responded to investigate a road rage incident that happened in James City County earlier in the day.
Search for armed, dangerous man accused of multiple sexual assaults in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton police are searching for a man who is considered armed and dangerous. Investigators say Malcoom Shearn would connect with women online through various websites and agree to meet with them in Hampton. He would then rob, abduct, and sexually assault his victims. Shearn is charged...
Norfolk house fire began near window AC unit
NORFOLK, Va. — Working smoke detectors alerted a Norfolk resident to a fire that had started in their home on Wednesday morning, Norfolk Fire-Rescue said. Crews were called to the 7500 block of Yorktown Drive shortly before 10:30 a.m. They arrived to find smoke coming from the front of a house and fire in the home's stairwell and second floor.
Virginia hemp farmers hopeful to cash in on recreational marijuana market... if that day ever comes
SUFFOLK, Va. — On July 1, 2023, a slate of sweeping changes to the hemp industry took effect in Virginia amid a crackdown to better regulate hemp-derived products and consumer goods in the state. Hemp, while similar in look to marijuana, tests below 0.3% Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Because of its...
York Poquoson Courthouse reopens after morning bomb threat
YORKTOWN, Va. — The York-Poquoson Courthouse is back open after receiving a bomb threat on Wednesday morning. "We are still investigating the situation and will keep everyone updated," the sheriff's office wrote on social media. The courthouse was closed for about two hours before reopening around noon. A spokesperson...
Missy Elliott makes history as hip-hop song beamed into deep space for first time
WASHINGTON — Missy Elliott is making history as the first hip-hop artist to have their song sent into deep space. NASA announced Monday it beamed Elliott's "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" all the way to Venus via the agency's Deep Space Network. The song traveled about 158 million miles...
Man fatally shot on Maple Avenue in Portsmouth, police say
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man who was shot in Portsmouth Monday night has died from his injuries, police said. The shooting happened in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue, which is near Elm Avenue and Duke Street. According to the Portsmouth Police Department, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. Monday after gunfire was reported.
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Norfolk City Council votes to move forward with design for new Maury High School
NORFOLK, Va. — Weeks after developers with Heartland Construction shared their idea for a new Maury High School, Norfolk City Council members heard feedback from the community. The current plan is to build a new high school on the property while preserving parts of the historic building. "The main...
Virginia Beach EMS sees rise in heat-related medical responses amidst coastal Virginia heat wave
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services has started to see an uptick in heat-illness-related responses over the last week. “Understanding that fine line is the difference between not feeling well and a true life-threatening emergency," Division Chief of Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services Bruce Nedelka tells 13News Now.
Jones so far has been enjoying the retired life
NORFOLK, Va. — Ten days from now will mark five months since Jeff Jones announced his retirement at a press conference from the very Chartway Arena he coached for 13 seasons. These days the 64 year old has made a smooth transition into life without the day to day grind of being a college head basketball coach.
Habitat for Humanity helps mother of two with Chesapeake home's groundbreaking
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads (SHR) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a future home in Chesapeake on Tuesday morning. The City of Chesapeake and other partners sponsored the Habitat home that was built on Commerce Street. Crystal, a single mother, will be moving...
IUD Express Tour comes to Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you saw a giant inflatable IUD at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Tuesday, your eyes did not deceive you. The IUD Express erected the 20-foot IUD at 24th Street Park, symbolizing the fight for contraception. Through its multi-city tour, the advocacy group Americans for...
The Hurrah Players bringing 'Little Shop of Horrors' to Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A taste of Broadway is coming to Virginia Wesleyan University later this month. The Hurrah Players are bringing the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" to the Susan S. Good Fine and Performing Arts Center. The musical from Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (who were also...
New building to offer quality-of-life improvements at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Navy leaders and HII are spending nearly $80 million on a new building at Newport News Shipbuilding. According to Naval Sea Systems Command, the funds go toward a building that will improve the quality of life for both sailors and shipbuilders here at the shipyard. The "Carrier Refueling Overhaul Workcenter" (CROW) will be for sailors and shipbuilders to use while assigned to ships in the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding.
After four-year absence, bus tours resume at Naval Station Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — It's like the return of a long-lost friend. Naval Station Norfolk has partnered with locally owned Rover Cruises and Tours to bring back a beloved tourist attraction. Once again, civilians will get the opportunity to go on an approximately 60-minute guided bus tour of the world's...
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