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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...
Grant supports education and workforce development in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads is home to several high-growth industries that help fuel the economy. Employers depend on people who can fill skilled positions and help build a competitive edge for the region. "We have the Navy, the shipyard, we have big enterprises," said BayPort Credit Union President...
Heat-related deaths have been increasing over the past 20 years
NORFOLK, Va. — As Hampton Roads continues to bake under extreme heat with high temperatures around 100°, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that heat-related deaths have shown a steady rise over the past two decades. Prolonged heatwaves, increasing average temperatures, and a growing elderly...
Deadly shooting under investigation on Litton Lane in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk Police are investigating a homicide late Monday night. According to a news release, Kyron Edwards, 19, was shot and killed on the 1000 block of Litton Lane at approximately 11:30 p.m. When Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to the incident, they pronounced the victim dead...
Hampton man arrested for deadly double shooting believed to have stemmed from argument
HAMPTON, Va. — A Hampton man has been arrested for a shooting two months ago that left two people dead. The Hampton Police Division said that with the help of the US Marshals Service, 35-year-old Phillip Lee Morris has been taken into custody in connection with the May 15 shooting in the Wythe area of the city.
Suffolk police investigating shooting on Green Ash Court
SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk police are investigating a shooting that injured a 42-year-old man early Tuesday morning. According to a news release from police, a man was shot twice on the 6000 block of Green Ash Court at approximately 12:20 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, officers found...
Man fatally shot while driving vehicle in Hampton, police say
NORFOLK, Va. — A man died after being shot while driving his vehicle in Hampton overnight, police said. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Atlantic Avenue, which is near Fort Monroe and Buckroe Beach. The Hampton Police Division identified the victim as Nasir Mosley, a 19-year-old Newport News man.
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office helps kids splash into summer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO) is helping kids splash into summer!. On Monday, VBSO treated students from Birdneck Elementary School, W.T. Cooke Elementary School and An Achievable Dream Academy at Seatack Elementary School to a day at Ocean Breeze Water Park!. This event is...
Man injured in Portsmouth shooting
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man was injured in a shooting, the Portsmouth Police Department said. Portsmouth police responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue at 7:20 p.m. When officers arrived they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported...
Hampton police investigating shooting
HAMPTON, Va. — A man was injured in a shooting on Monday evening, the Hampton Police Department (HPD) said. Hampton police responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 2000 block of Seldendale Drive at 6:21 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot...
Suffolk firefighters save ducklings from storm drain
SUFFOLK, Va. — Ducklings were rescued after falling into a storm drain on Friday, the City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue said. Ladder 11 responded to a call reporting a mother duck circling in front of a drain after her duckling fell into the storm drain. Firefighters...
USS Gerald R. Ford undergoing 'deperming' near Norfolk Naval Shipyard
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you work or live along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk or Portsmouth, you may have noticed something big in the water!. The Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is currently at Lambert's Point Deperming Station. A spokesperson for the Navy said the ship is undergoing what's called a "scheduled magnetic calibration process" -- or "deperm" -- at the facility located near the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra brings 'Where Wishes Come True: A Night of Enchanted Melodies' to Norfolk
For the eighth annual Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park, this year's program is "Where Wishes Come True: A Night of Enchanted Melodies." The concert will feature music from popular animated films from Disney, DreamWorks, and a vocalist, Grace Morgan. Todd Craven will conduct the concert. It is free...
Cool Down P-Town: Virginia Wesleyan students work to scientifically beat the heat in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — While most people are trying to get away from the excessive heat, a couple of Virginia Wesleyan University students and volunteers are racing toward it. These students working on a project called "Cool Down P-Town," and it is meant to scientifically beat the heat in Portsmouth.
VBPD officer faces multiple charges for abduction, sexual assault, evidence tampering
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach police officer is facing multiple charges from an on-duty incident, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) said. Sean A. Fearon is charged with felony object sexual penetration, felony abduction, and felony destruction of evidence. The VBPD received a complaint of criminal conduct...
'Joe must go!' Youngkin gives speech on first night of Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday night. Other politicians including Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao of Virginia, who has received Trump’s endorsement, will take the stage at the convention, on the heels of an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
Woman sentenced to 9 months for embezzling $9K from Norfolk Public Schools
NORFOLK, Va. — A woman has been sentenced to nine months for felony embezzlement, the Norfolk's Commonwealth Attorney's Office said. This conviction comes after Cassandra Janene Meeks-Payton, 55, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $9,000 of summer school payments from Norfolk Public Schools in 2019. According to the Norfolks's...
Virginia State Police investigating deadly crash in Sussex County
SUSSEX, Va. — One man died in a crash in Sussex County on Monday morning, the Virginia State Police (VSP) said. VSP responded to a vehicle crash on Route 40 in Sussex County at 4:15 a.m. According to police, a Cadillac Escalade heading eastbound on Route 40 ran off the road, overturned several times and hit a tree.
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