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Three-way race in Portsmouth's mayoral election
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Incumbent Shannon Glover, Vice Mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke, and Harold Carothers III are all on the ballot for Portsmouth mayor. It's one of several races taking place when Virginia's 2024 general election happens on November 5. Shannon Glover. Glover touts the city's progress over the past four...
Residential fire in Suffolk engulfs front porch
SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk Fire & Rescue had to respond to the 2000 block of Maple Leaf Crescent around 3 p.m. today for a residential structure fire. Two adults and one child were home at the time of the fire but were unharmed and did not request assistance from the American Red Cross.
How beach flags can be used to keep swimmers safe
NORFOLK, Va. — When visiting the beach, you may notice different-colored flags that are posted. Each one has an important meaning:. Blue Flag: The water is pure, meets environmental standards, and is safe to be in. Red Flag: That means swimming is prohibited and dangerous. Green Flag: Conditions are...
Former Portsmouth prosecutor pleads guilty to federal drug charges
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A former Portsmouth assistant Commonwealth's Attorney pleaded guilty Tuesday to two federal drug distribution charges. 38-year-old Matthew Taylor Morris was indicted earlier this month. He resigned just four days before the indictment. According to the indictment, from March 2021 and May 2022, Morris – with help...
Chesapeake woman who allegedly killed her husband said it was done to protect her children
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Chesapeake woman accused of murdering her husband was granted a $100,000 bond by a Chesapeake judge on Tuesday. 46-year-old Heather Heck is facing two felonies, including second-degree murder and a gun charge for the death of her husband, 41-year-old Christopher Heck. Around 7:57 p.m. Friday,...
Lawmakers seek answers on 'substandard care' at Hampton VA Medical Center; Acting Director says 'cultural change does take time'
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After months of scandal and upheaval and reports of substandard care at the Hampton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, lawmakers on Tuesday worked to get some answers. The center's top three officials were reassigned in July after the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) found...
Woman sentenced to more than 12 years after Downtown Tunnel crash that killed LGBTQ advocate
NORFOLK, Va. — A woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years after pleading guilty to the DUI manslaughter of a Hampton Roads trans rights activist following a wrong-way Downtown Tunnel crash late last year. 27-year-old Dominique Goodwin was sentenced on Tuesday to serve 12 years and four...
Unsolicited voter registration forms sent out to Chesapeake voters
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The City of Chesapeake put out a warning on social media to tell voters they may be receiving election forms in the mail that they haven't requested. Voter registration applications or absentee ballot applications are being sent out by a DC-based nonprofit organization called the Center for Voter Information (CVI), which is not affiliated with the Chesapeake Voter Registrar’s Office or the Virginia Department of Elections.
Virginia Beach man arrested in connection to 32 larceny cases
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man has been arrested in connection to 32 larceny cases, the Virginia Beach Police Department shared Tuesday. 46-year-old Jerome London El was arrested for a string of retail larcenies spanning from May 25 to Sept. 11, 2024. Using the Flock License Plate Reader technology...
Search and rescue K9 'Maddy' from York County dies
YORK COUNTY, Va. — Greater Atlantic Rescue Dogs (GARD) K9 Search and Rescue announced the death of one of their K9s on Friday, Sept. 20. K9 Madison "Maddy" died shortly after coming into contact with a toxic substance during a search with law enforcement, the organization shared in a Facebook post.
Virginia Task Force 2 activated to Florida to help prepare for Tropical Storm Helene
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — 88 members of Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2) left for Orlando, Florida Tuesday to help Floridians respond to Tropical Storm Helene, the Virginia Beach Fire Department said. The team of highly trained firefighters, EMS personnel, canine handlers, engineers and physicians are one of 28 urban...
Venomous blue sea dragons are washing up on the Outer Banks
BUXTON, N.C. — Officials from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore are raising awareness about the Glaucus atlanticus, or blue sea dragons, a species of venomous sea slugs, that are washing up on the Outer Banks. They usually live out in the open ocean, but strong winds can cause them...
Candidate forum features Virginia Beach mayoral candidates
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The November election is less than two months away, and the Presidential race isn't the only one voters will see on their ballots; Virginia Beach residents will also be electing a mayor. Five candidates are running for the 2024 mayoral election: incumbent Bobby Dyer, businessman...
The case against Virginia's withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is heard in circuit court
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. — The debate over Virginia’s involvement with a federal green initiative is finally heard in court. The case involves the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and Virginia’s withdrawal from the program in 2023. Virginia joined the RGGI in 2020 under then-Governor Ralph Northam. In...
Another Rodanthe house collapses into the ocean, making it the 3rd in a week
RODANTHE, N.C. — Another house collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, on Tuesday, making it the third time this happened in one week, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore said. “It’s not fair, but the ocean tends to do what she wants to do,” said Kill Devils Hill...
Man arrested and charged for domestic assault in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A man was charged with domestic assault on Saturday, the Chesapeake Police Department said. Officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at an athletic field adjacent to Butts Road Primary School. When police arrived, they found the victim and began investigating. Following the initial...
Portsmouth to conduct door-to-door health surveys
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Organizers with the Portsmouth Health Department are hoping residents will 'Answer the Knock' as they ask for their participation in the latest Community Health Survey. These surveys are being conducted with the goal of prioritizing and improving the overall health of residents across Portsmouth. They will...
Riverside Health offers free flu vaccine clinics
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Riverside Health is offering free flu vaccination clinics across Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. Anyone age 9 and older is eligible to get vaccinated. This clinic is part of Riverside Health's initiative to give everyone easy access to protection against the flu before the peak of the season arrives.
Mistrial declared in case against man accused of deadly Chesapeake hit-and-run that killed 8 year old boy
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A mistrial has been declared in the case against Richard Humbert, the man facing a felony hit-and-run charge and up to ten years in prison connected to the death of Chesapeake 8-year-old Forrest Hooper. Last October, court records reveal Humbert struck Hooper while the 8-year-old was...
Deadly shooting under investigation in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Portsmouth on Tuesday morning. The Portsmouth Police Department said officers were called to the 300 block of Gilmerton Avenue for a report of a shooting around 10:20 a.m. Officers arrived to find 38-year-old Marvin Lamar Hatcher suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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