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Deputy charged with driving drunk on patrol now fired, Sheriff’s Office says
The Isle of Wight County sheriff’s deputy accused of driving drunk on patrol last week has now been fired. The Sheriff’s Office suspended and arrested Deputy Preston Saul on July 16 after a fellow deputy said in court filings he’d discovered Saul, 29, of Gates County, North Carolina, passed out in the driver’s seat of […] The post Deputy charged with driving drunk on patrol now fired, Sheriff’s Office says appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Richmond Police say victim in weekend homicide was from Prince George County
RICHMOND – Police say the man shot to death late Saturday night downtown was a Prince George County resident. Robert Allen, 36, was one of three men authorities discovered shot on West Broad Street near Belvidere Street and the only one to die of his wounds at a local hospital. The other victims’ injuries were not considered life-threatening. ...
Man accused of attempted malicious wounding on Virginia Beach Boardwalk
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — According to the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers website, a man is accused of attempting to maliciously wound another man on 24th Street and Boardwalk in Virginia Beach on Friday. The report alleges the suspect was rollerblading on the boardwalk when he got into a fight...
‘From a Mother’s Perspective’ honors 19YO killed in Hampton
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — ‘From a Mother’s Perspective’ is a special approach to address gun violence on the Peninsula. “What we want to do is create the platform for them to be able to come and speak, but also create a healing environment so that they have other women that they know have been through the same situation that they can call and lean on,” said Deana Millin, founder of Second Chance Solutions. “I just thought, what if it was me that had to tell this story about my own son.”
Hurrah Players come to Smithfield
After two straight weather-related cancellations, the Hurrah Players, a Norfolk-based theatre company, took to the Main Street Square stage on July 19 to perform a selection of Broadway and country tunes for the downtown Smithfield summer concert series.
Henrico man arrested, charged with DUI after state police say he almost hit troopers at crash scene
A Henrico County man was one of three people arrested during a pursuit and crash in Chesapeake on Sunday, with Virginia State Police saying he nearly hit state troopers while driving through that crash scene under the influence.
Navy awards HII $78 million for quality of life improvements at Newport News
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $78 million contract modification to Huntington IngalI Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding to enhance the quality of life for sailors and shipyard workers. This initiative includes the construction of a new facility for personnel working on aircraft carriers undergoing mid-life refueling and overhaul, as detailed by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Smithfield no longer planning to demolish dam
Two years after reversing course on plans to demolish its Waterworks Road dam, Smithfield is in the process of renewing the earthen embankment’s state operating permit, according to Town Manager Michael Stallings. A state report from 2018 had classified the dam as a “significant” flooding hazard. Citing a 2020 report by the engineering firm Draper […]
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
Military Minute: Sealift Command Hosts Training for Sea Cadets
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For the second summer in the row, Military Sealift command hosted U.S. Naval sea cadets to its ships and training facilities for weeklong training and outreach visit. During the week, high schoolers spent a day at sea learning about shipboard operations. This gives young people...
Norfolk sells former Greyhound station property for ‘Houndstooth’ redevelopment
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The former Greyhound station property off Brambleton Avenue in Downtown Norfolk has been sold to make way for a mixed-use, roughly 220-unit apartment building called “Houndstooth.”. Norfolk City Council voted unanimously (with Vice Mayor Martin Thomas Jr. abstaining on PH-3) on Tuesday to approve...
‘Permanently lost me,’ cries Walmart shopper after hour-long pickup delay as store admits ‘not the service you deserve’
A WALMART shopper has vowed to never return to the big box retailer after claiming to experience a major delay when picking up an order. As rampant theft has cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars every year, many shoppers have sought out alternatives to shopping in person. Many have...
Hampton woman loses grandson to violence, creates nonprofit to protect special needs children from harm
HAMPTON, Va. — A grandmother in Hampton has spent the last two years keeping the legacy of her late grandson alive. The nonprofit known as 'Malon's Project' aims to create positivity in the lives of children with special needs and deter them from violent crime. Joanne Cramatie says the...
Bestselling crime authors to host discussion at Yorktown Library
YORKTOWN – Crime fiction authors E. A. Aymar and LynDee Walker will host a lively conversation at the Yorktown Library on Saturday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. The nationally-recognized writers will discuss their recent books and the current trends in the crime genre. An audience Q&A period will be included.
Social Work Holds First Summer Camp
The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work recently hosted the inaugural one-day Strong Summer Camp. The camp aimed to introduce 9th-, 10th-, and 11th- students to the social work field and Norfolk State’s campus. Approximately 50 students and volunteers participated in the daylong camp. Student participants and chaperones were from Newport News and Hampton City Public Schools.
Virginia Beach Police Shoot and Kill Suspect in Violent Deadly Triple Stabbing
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A confrontation in Virginia Beach ended tragically when police responded to a stabbing at a local residence on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in the 4100…
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