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Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Republicans grow bullish on flipping Virginia
Republicans are increasingly looking to Virginia as a state that is in play ahead of November, signaling yet another potential shift in the electoral map toward former President Trump. A number of polls out this week show Trump and President Biden within 2 to 5 points of each other in the state, which has not gone…
2 dead, 2 injured in Virginia Beach stabbing turned police shooting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two people have died, and two others have been seriously injured in a stabbing that turned into a police shooting Saturday night, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD). VBPD responded to a call reporting a stabbing in the 4100 block of White Beam...
Beat the heat and get your steps in by becoming a mall walker!
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — If you’re looking for a way to exercise and stay cool this summer, try checking out your local mall. "It’s an excellent opportunity for our shoppers to come out and get their exercise on and their shopping on as well," said Mikia Ross with Patrick Henry Mall.
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction Monday on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company plans to replace and widen about 49 miles...
Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
Woman Arrested for Deadly Shooting of 14-Year-Old Boy in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) has provided an update on a tragic incident involving the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy on Almandine Avenue. The shooting, initially…
The Blue Angels Get Their First Female Jet Demonstration Pilot
Lieutenant Commander Amanda “Stalin” Lee joined the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (better known as the Blue Angels) in September 2022. Last year, Lee debuted as the team’s #3 Left Wing pilot, flying as part of a four-aircraft diamond formation in the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. Lee is currently on tour, performing at airshows across the country in her new role as the #4 Slot Pilot. Lee’s 2024 teammates include #1 Flight Leader, Commander Alexander P. “Scribe” Armatas; #2 Right Wing, Lieutenant Commander Jack “Uncle Rico” Keilty; #3 Left Wing, Lieutenant Wes “Trash Blast’Er” Perkins; #5 Lead Solo, Lieutenant Commander Griffin “Push Pop” Stangel; and #6 Opposing Solo, Commander Thomas “Franz” Zimmerman.
2024 Olympics: Meet the athletes from Hampton Roads
Four Hampton Roads natives are traveling to Paris this month to compete in the 2024 Olympics. They are part of a group of 14 Virginians that qualified for Team USA this summer. The group is a mix of returning Olympians and new faces. A full schedule of the Olympic games...
Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia First Inaugural Business Meeting Held
On July 11, America's newest military advisory council, known as the Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia, held its inaugural meeting. The event brought together business leaders, government officials, military personnel, military service organizations, educators, and civic leaders to support national defense and enhance the quality of life in our region. CaRMA serves the three military installations of Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Barfoot, and Defense Supply Center - Richmond, and brings business, government, military, military service organizations, education, civic leaders together to support national defense and quality of life for the region. The initiative is supported by the three installations, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Crater Planning District Commission, local governments that surround the installations, and chambers of commerce that serve the region. CaRMA-VA is a start-up organization chartered on February 1, 2024.
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