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1+ hour, 3+ min ago (135+ words) A crash on I-264 west in Norfolk leads to traffic backups and significant delays near City Hall Avenue. Westbound lanes remain partially closed. Crash on I-264 near City Hall Avenue causes delays in Norfolk NORFOLK, Va. " A crash on I-264 is causing significant delays for drivers heading west through Norfolk on Wednesday morning. The incident is located near the City Hall Avenue interchange, according to VDOT. Transportation officials say the westbound right lane and right shoulder are currently closed due to the crash. Traffic backups are approximately 2 miles as motorists navigate the partial closure. Drivers in the area should expect heavy delays and are encouraged to use caution. No immediate details about injuries or how many vehicles were involved have been released. Crews remain on scene working to clear the roadway....

2+ hour, 4+ min ago (245+ words) Two students are on a mission to take on the region's leading marketing agencies with a simple promise: "No corporate BS." Harvey Washington, 16, from Long Stratton, and Isaac Marshall, 18, from Cromer, have launched Arcscribe - a new web design agency built for local tradespeople and small businesses. The pair are running the business from their bedrooms alongside their studies at City College in Norwich. They say many Norfolk businesses are losing customers because of "lazy websites" that don't work on mobile phones. "We saw so many local cafes and takeaways still using PDF menus that you have to pinch-and-zoom to read, which stops people ordering," said Harvey. "Big chains have apps and slick sites, but the local guy is often stuck with something built 10 years ago. "We wanted to fix that without charging the thousands of pounds that big Norwich agencies…...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago (440+ words) December 10, 2025, 3:46 AM Fairfax County students will get the opportunity to take classes on artificial intelligence, personal finance and cybersecurity in the 2026-27 school year. The Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved the middle and high school course offering changes during a meeting Thursday. The division's Course Review Committee recommended the changes. Starting in the fall, students may have the chance to enroll in courses such as AI Essentials or Artificial Intelligence II, both of which cover core AI concepts such as the ethical, legal and societal implications of generative AI and how to craft effective prompts to create text, pictures and videos. Most of the new classes were approved as optional courses, which means schools can decide whether to offer them based on student interest. An Advanced Placement Business with Personal Finance class will be available at all schools with full…...

7+ hour, 39+ min ago (118+ words) Richmond forward Tom Lynch has welcomed coach Adem Yze's re-signing, saying he's made a "great impact" in his short time at the club. Yze has re-signed with the Tigers until the 2028 season following a promising year of growth in 2025. Lynch told Shane McInnes that Richmond's playing group was loving playing under Yze. Press PLAY to hear Tom Lynch's FULL interview on 3AW "It was a no-brainer (to re-sign him) to be honest," he told 3AW Afternoons. "He's made a great impact so far since he's been here. He's into his third now and only getting better and better, and we really love playing under him."...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago (40+ words) Richmond's Allianz Amphitheater wrapped its first season with 200,000 fans. Venue leaders share changes and 2026 concert plans. Richmond's Allianz Amphitheater wrapped its first season with 200,000 fans. Venue leaders share changes and 2026 concert plans....

9+ hour, 17+ min ago (330+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach residents could soon receive $50 worth of free parking at the Oceanfront under a proposal reviewed by city leaders Tuesday night. The idea was first presented to the City Council back in November. For many residents, the cost of parking has long been a source of frustration. "Oh man, I've paid a million dollars in parking fees," said Daniel Parrish, who lives in Virginia Beach. Some residents say meters and garage fees add up quickly, sometimes discouraging families from visiting the Oceanfront at all. "If you live here, you don't want to pay the parking they have out here to come play with your kids for a couple of hours and then go back for lunch " and then maybe come back again after lunch," said resident Timothy Corder. Under the new proposal, city residents could receive…...

9+ hour, 59+ min ago (861+ words) Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey has overseen some of Massachusetts" highest-profile cases in recent years " from the prosecution of Karen Read in the death of her boyfriend to the investigation into the death of Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old pregnant woman who authorities now allege was strangled by a Stoughton police officer. But those two cases were engulfed in controversy. Morrissey's office failed " twice " to secure Read"s conviction on murder charges. And he, alongside the state medical examiner, initially determined that Birchmore died by suicide, rather than murder. Those perceived missteps have prompted four candidates to run for Norfolk County district attorney in next year"s election. Adam Deitch is a former federal prosecutor who'worked on a federal investigation into Norfolk"s handling of the Read case and the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O"Keefe....

12+ hour, 26+ min ago (612+ words) LOCAL ALERT: In a 7-3 vote, the Montgomery County Council OKs the University Boulevard Corridor Plan that looks to improve a 3.5-mile stretch from Four Corners to Wheaton in Maryland. December 9, 2025, 7:38 PM Fairfax County's school board has approved a plan to end the group of volunteer community members responsible for providing feedback on long-term plans for school facilities. The division's Facilities Planning Advisory Council is scheduled to be disbanded by April 1, after Thursday's 8-3 vote in support of the move. In place of the council, the Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee is adding five seats. Some Fairfax County School Board members think the advisory council doesn't coordinate with the Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee because it operates separately. This division, according to some board members, results in the council offering insight on projects that are not related to the district's most pressing…...

13+ hour, 47+ min ago (201+ words) HENRICO COUNTY, Va. " While major highways in the Richmond area appear mostly clear of snow, secondary roads still pose significant dangers from patches of ice and black ice that drivers should watch for carefully. Storm Rider 6 traveled through Chesterfield, Henrico and Richmond to assess current road conditions. Secondary roads mostly look clear of snow " but drivers should be cautious of patches of ice. The highways are in relatively clear condition, but back roads require extra caution from drivers venturing out. Morgan Dean from AAA provided crucial safety advice for drivers who encounter icy conditions and find their vehicles beginning to slide. "Having your foot against it, just a little gentle pressure, if you throw that brake on, sometimes that's when your car will start to spin out," Dean said. "If you are in a skid, on a piece of ice…...

13+ hour, 52+ min ago (348+ words) December 9, 2025, 1:12 PM The mad dash to get presents for friends and families is on, and a nationwide nonprofit is hoping you will think of kids in need in the D.C. area. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is collecting bikes, basketballs and baby dolls but there is limited time to donate this year. "We cover 17 counties and regions," said Amanda McClure, the warehouse manager with Quantico Toys for Tots. "Last year, we ended up helping and supporting over 134,000 children." That's everywhere from Arlington to just north of Richmond, Virginia, one of the largest geographic Toys for Tots territories in the country. There are hundreds of donation sites across Northern Virginia, D.C., Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland, and now it is easier than ever to find a site to drop off toys. Toys for Tots has launched an app…...