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2+ hour, 32+ min ago (489+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " For Sheretta Williams, this holiday season brings multiple challenges. The Richmond mother is navigating both grief and financial stress during what should be a time of celebration. "This time of year is kind of sad, because I lost my mother and grandmother, so I don't have that, you know, cooking," Williams said. While battling grief, Williams also worries about the cost of food. She says events like the Thanksgiving Give Back provide much-needed relief for families like hers. "It feels good to be able to fellowship with the community," Williams said. "It really makes me happy because, you know, sometimes the resource is not available for children." The two-day event was organized by three nonprofits: The All Equals Project, The Trust Project and Good Money Giveback. All three organizations are led by young men from the Richmond community....

6+ hour, 32+ min ago (56+ words) Baltimoreans came together Wednesday for a special meal that's held every year. It's part of the annual Goodwill Thanksgiving Dinner, which expands beyond just food. Denise Koch reports. Baltimoreans came together Wednesday for a special meal that's held every year. It's part of the annual Goodwill Thanksgiving Dinner, which expands beyond just food. Denise Koch reports....

7+ hour, 47+ min ago (122+ words) Jay Greene joined the WTKR News 3 team in August 2023 as a Multimedia Journalist and Norfolk Neighborhood News Reporter. You can also catch him anchoring the weekend evening newscasts. Man seriously injured in late-night Portsmouth shooting, police say PORTSMOUTH, Va. " Portsmouth police are investigating a shooting that left a man with life-threatening injuries late Wednesday night. Officers were called around 10:19 p.m. to the intersection of Jefferson Street and Seventh Street, where they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a department release. Medics took the victim to a nearby hospital. His condition has not been updated. Police say the investigation is ongoing. No additional details were immediately available. More stories from Portsmouth...

8+ hour, 2+ min ago (177+ words) NEWS UPDATE: 2 National Guard members shot earlier today near White House are in critical condition in 'targeted' shooting November 26, 2025, 6:20 PM The passenger of a car has died after the vehicle they were in struck a Fairfax County, Virginia, ambulance that was on its way to an emergency. It happened Tuesday afternoon'at Worldgate Drive and Alton Square in Herndon. A Fairfax County ambulance with its "full emergency equipment activated" was trying to turn onto Alton Square, but the driver of a 2007 Hyundai failed to yield and struck the ambulance, according to news release from police. The car's passenger, 35-year-old Irvin Escobar Lujuan, of Sterling, was taken to the hospital where he later died. The driver, 23-year-old Jose Lopez Martinez, of Nokesville, was also hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening. Speeding and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, police…...

8+ hour, 49+ min ago (418+ words) RESIDENTS are continuing to urge the council to rethink the closure of Andover Road. Four Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) have been uploaded to Hampshire County Council and will be open to feedback until November 28. The draft orders are tied to the hugely controversial diversion of Andover Road through the partially-completed estate. Under the order, if approved, Andover Road will be closed when Winchester Avenue fully opens to diverted traffic, expected to be in late 2026 or early 2027. Winchester Avenue in King's Barton (Image: Newsquest) Kings Barton Residents Association Committee has said it is still unanimously against the proposals. Writing to Hampshire County Council, KBRA objects to the orders, claiming they are not 'consistent' with local transport policy and national best practise. The association claims the orders do not reflect Kings Barton residents' views. In the letter, the association says the closure…...

10+ hour, 12+ min ago (609+ words) NEWS UPDATE: 29-year-old Afghan national named suspect in shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC November 26, 2025, 9:10 PM There are plenty of political topics to be hashed out over Thanksgiving dinners in the D.C. area. Many would say politics should be barred from holiday celebrations. But a George Mason University professor's findings could offer insight in how to discuss politics without a holiday brawl. Todd Kashdan is the lead author of a study that looked to encourage conversations between people on opposite ends of the political spectrum. There's a couple strategies to bridge the gap, recommended by Kashdan, a professor of psychology at Mason and the founder of the Well-Being Laboratory. Should someone make a remark you find outlandish, he said consider replying, "I wasn't going to say anything but " I totally apologize if this comes off the wrong way, but I'm…...

10+ hour, 18+ min ago (399+ words) NEWS UPDATE: 29-year-old Afghan national named suspect in shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC November 26, 2025, 9:04 PM Two brothers in Virginia have been arrested after an off-duty police officer overheard the men allegedly discussing plans to kill immigration officers, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday. John Wilson Bennett and Mark Booth Bennett, both U.S. citizens, were arrested late last week on allegations they were planning to carry out attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the department announcement said. It said the department began an investigation Nov. 17 with the Virginia Beach Police Department after an off-duty Norfolk, Virginia, police officer reported he heard the brothers allegedly discussing plans to "kill police officers and ICE agents." Both of the men were charged with "conspiracy to commit malicious wounding," according to court records. "It's chilling that a human being, much less a…...

12+ hour, 4+ min ago (199+ words) The Lynchburg Police Department has arrested two men following a high-risk traffic stop connected to a shooting investigation. On Nov. 24, law enforcement began investigating a shooting into an occupied home at 520 Hillside Court involving 19-year-old Octavion Taylor and 18-year-old Amare Scruggs, both from Lynchburg. Authorities noted Taylor had two outstanding warrants at the time. The next day, officers spotted Taylor as a passenger in a vehicle on Timberlake Road. Given his firearm history, outstanding warrants, and the recent shooting, police conducted a high-risk stop in the 7400 block of Timberlake Road. During the stop, both Taylor and Scruggs were arrested, and two stolen handguns were seized from the vehicle. Taylor faces multiple charges, including probation violation, absconding probation, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a stolen firearm. Scruggs was charged with reckless handling of…...

12+ hour, 47+ min ago (163+ words) NEWS UPDATE: 2 National Guard members shot earlier today near White House are in critical condition in 'targeted' shooting November 26, 2025, 6:35 PM Are you traveling by car on this Thanksgiving eve? A Google tech expert told WTOP they predict the best time to drive Wednesday in the D.C. area is before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m. The worst time to be on the road ahead of Thanksgiving is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. WTOP's Luke Lukert spoke with travelers along Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. Erskine Alexander, a psychotherapist from New York, said he was thankful for being able to get off work and have some family time. "A lot of patience during this time, especially in New York City. So to be able to get on the highway and listen to some nice music in zero traffic is perfect," he said. Stay with WTOP for the latest this holiday…...

12+ hour, 49+ min ago (122+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " Police charged three men with solicitation of prostitution in connection with a human trafficking investigation. While three men were charged criminally, others were connected with support services. Virginia Beach residents Alex Gonzalez-Cinto, 28, and Timothy Jameson, 25, along with Norfolk resident Patrick Brigman, 39, were charged. The Special Investigations Bureau is a part of the Hampton Roads Human Trafficking Task Force and regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The Hampton Roads task force provides services to human trafficking victims, investigates and prosecutes crimes related to sex and labor trafficking and conducts public outreach activities to bring awareness to human trafficking. Anyone can confidentially report human trafficking crimes to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888....