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Video: Man enters Suffolk school, barricades himself in bathroom with studentsWTKR News 33 HOURS AGO
‘Very tragic, very sad’: Victim ID’d following crash into water at MMMBTWAVY News 101 DAY AGO
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Video: Man enters Suffolk school, barricades himself in bathroom with students
Video obtained by News 3 shows the moment a man trespassed onto school property at Kilby Shores Elementary and barricaded himself inside the bathroom with students in it, according to court documents.
Virginia State Police Investigate Two-Vehicle Crash on I-664 Leading to Vehicle Submersion
Suffolk, VA — Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning on Interstate 664 southbound at the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel. The incident, which resulted in…
Winner of St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway announced
This year’s St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway winner hails from Suffolk, Virginia. Megan Richardson, who says she has been donating to the giveaway since 2009, was named the winner of the 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home located in Suffolk’s Bennett’s Creek area. The home has an estimated value of $715,000. “It seems like a great charity to […] The post Winner of St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway announced appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Attorney’s crusade on speed cameras jeopardizes workers, schoolchildren
Attorney and former state delegate Tim Anderson has a beef with speed cameras that monitor school and work zones around the commonwealth. Anderson, who’s based in Virginia Beach, has filed lawsuits in state and federal courts against the shutterbugs in Chesapeake and Suffolk. “It is completely, totally profit policing,” the Republican told me. Anderson said […] The post Attorney’s crusade on speed cameras jeopardizes workers, schoolchildren appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Florida man dies in crash that sent car off Monitor-Merrimac into water
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WTKR) — A man from Orlando was killed Monday morning when he struck another car during a lane change on the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel and spun out before going over the wall into the water, according to Virginia State Police. Divers from Suffolk and Norfolk...
Woman accused of killing Franklin child could face jail time in VB for past crimes
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Tashawnda Drayton, the woman accused of killing a 10-year-old boy in Franklin, was scheduled to appear before a judge in Virginia Beach Circuit Court on July 2 on charges stemming from a pair of incidents in late 2017. Drayton is facing charges of contempt and violating probation in that case. In […]
Franklin’s July 4 celebration event set
The city of Franklin’s 2024 Independence Day Celebration will take place from 4-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, in the downtown area in and around Barrett’s Landing Park. Franklin Director of Tourism A’Risha Jones invited community members to “experience a day of celebration packed with enjoyable games, delicious cuisine and amazing fireworks.” She noted that […] The post Franklin’s July 4 celebration event set appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Navy Looking to Add Housing for 8,000 Sailors in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK — The Hampton Roads area could soon see new Navy housing that would provide beds for about 8,000 sailors, area officials announced Monday. A bipartisan group of state and local elected officials participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Navy personnel on federal, state and local investments in the Hampton Roads region. The goal was to bring all levels of government together to ensure a unified approach, including timelines, on revitalizing downtown Newport News around the shipyard.
Who’s on the ballot in Portsmouth in the November 2024 election
In Portsmouth, voters will elect three City Council members, five school board members, and the mayor in the November general election. The deadline to file for the Nov. 5 election was June 18. Eleven candidates will compete for three at-large open seats on council, so the three candidates with the most votes will win election. Candidates include council incumbents De’Andre A. Barnes and Mark ...
ODU Recognized for Sustainable Development in 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Old Dominion University is ranked among the top universities pursuing sustainable development, inclusion and equity goals in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. THE evaluated 152 universities from 125 countries and regions across 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to produce this year’s rankings. ODU is recognized for excelling...
Political blame game intensifies after Virginia Senate fails to pass VMSDEP-related bill
The political blame game is intensifying after the Virginia Senate failed to reach a consensus on how to repeal recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).
House Speaker Don Scott speaks on the GOP's push to turn Virginia from blue to red
VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia House Speaker Don Scott spoke on the Republican Party's push to turn Virginia from a blue state to a red state on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump and Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin have repeatedly said that Virginia is in play for the GOP in this upcoming presidential election. But Scott, a Democrat, said he doesn't think so.
Executive order aims to improve maternal health in Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can lead to devastating health outcomes for mothers, including hundreds of deaths every year. It's the reason behind Governor Glenn Youngkin's latest move to improve support for moms, babies, and families across Virginia. On June 26, Youngkin issued Executive Order...
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