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Court documents reveal suspect had murder weapon day after shooting
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Court documents indicate that Ahsan Phillips had the murder weapon in his possession the day after police allege he killed a man in Hampton. Officers responded to a report of gunshots in the middle of the day on May 19. When they got there, they found 38-year-old Derrick Lindsay in the […]
Hampton festival highlights the art of storytelling this weekend
Hampton resident and professional storyteller Janice “Jay” Johnson hopes to reduce division plaguing the country and unite communities through one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved traditions — storytelling. Hampton Roads residents can hear several great stories from professional storytellers as part of “Everybody’s Got a Story: Hampton Storytelling Festival,” a free festival in Hampton ...
Lynchburg family falls victim to elder financial fraud
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Larry’s law went into effect in Virginia on July 1, providing additional protection for seniors against financial fraud. In 2023, Virginia was one of the states hit hardest by elder financial abuse. Over 2,000 complaints were made with victims reporting over $90 million stolen.
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County wins $25,000 a year for life in Monday drawing
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County this week has proved to be very fortunate indeed. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a ticket purchased in Knightdale won the prize of $25,000 a year for life in Monday night’s Lucky for Life drawing. The slip was bought at Poor Boy General Store and Grill located at 5804 Poor Boy Farm Rd.
Former Virginia Beach prep baseball standouts Trimble & Demartini react to being selected in 2024 MLB Draft
From standout prep careers at Cox and Ocean Lakes, and then at JMU and Virginia Tech, Fenwick Trimble and Carson Demartini have been working towards a life in professional baseball for a long time. Both Virginia Beach natives realized a dream in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Virginia commits $30M to Suffolk port infrastructure project
(The Center Square) — As the Port of Baltimore continues to recover from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the city of Suffolk, Va., continues to pursue the development of a major port complex – with a newly announced $30 million in infrastructure funding from the commonwealth. The Port 460 Logistics Center Development is a new 540-acre industrial commerce park with a warehousing capacity of 5 million square feet. The center plans to partner with the Port of Virginia to bolster its operations,...
Keurig Dr. Pepper to close Windsor plant
By Stephen Faleski and Titus Mohler Staff Writers Keurig Dr. Pepper will close its roasting plant in Isle of Wight County’s Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park on the outskirts of Windsor by the end of the year. Isle of Wight County and Keurig each confirmed the impending shutdown in July 17 statements. “The timing […]
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
Offshore Wind Cable Plant Planned For Chesapeake, VA, To Be Tallest Tower In Mid-Atlantic
A new cable manufacturing facility is coming to Chesapeake, Virginia, and you won’t be able to miss it. The building is slated to reach around 700 feet off the ground. It will be the tallest building between Charlotte and Philadelphia. For reference, the Washington Monument is about 550 feet tall. The.
‘The goal is gold’: Grant Holloway’s parents reflect on his journey to Paris
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — He’s the star of the 110-meter hurdles and he’s from right here in Hampton Roads. Grant Holloway is a Tokyo silver medalist and a favorite to bring home some hardware this summer in Paris. But how did he get here? 10 On Your Side’s Marielena Balouris spoke with his parents about his journey, through their eyes.
Chincoteague Island Library Hosts Author Kris Barnes.
Chincoteague Island, Virginia – On Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 PM, the Chincoteague Island Library will welcome author Kris Barnes for an engaging discussion about her book, “Kelly’s Road.”. “Kelly’s Road” follows the journey of a woman who devoted herself to tracking and documenting the famous Chincoteague...
Yorktown lacrosse standout gets shot at Team USA
YORKTOWN, VA (WTKR)- In New England, lacrosse seems to be a language that everybody speaks. That's where Alex Birkle put down his roots in the sport. Now a rising senior at Tabb, Birkle is helping the game grow in Hampton Roads. The lacrosse standout calls himself a "military kid" who, spending some of his childhood on Long Island and in Massachusetts, had a stick in his hand shortly after he could walk.
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