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8+ hour, 22+ min ago   (176+ words) Families in Norfolk County can request free Child Identification Kits from the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office to keep at home for use during a missing-person emergency. The kits are available to residents across the Norfolk County community, according to a…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (275+ words) August 17, 2026, 4:10 AM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence spoke with WTOP about challenges and triumphs for the Virginia school system. What are you…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago   (1193+ words) MITCHELL — Cinderella's slipper shrank a bit on the final day of the 94th South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament but couldn't spoil the remarkable ride for the Clark Traders. The Traders (10-9), who weren't even sure they were going to field a…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago   (48+ words) A temporary road closure near Norfolk International Airport will divert drivers for several nights this week as crews work on a new traffic signal. A temporary road closure near Norfolk International Airport will divert drivers for several nights this week…...

15+ hour, 1+ min ago   (289+ words) August 16, 2026, 3:09 PM More than 75 restaurants are participating in the Alexandria Restaurant Week in Virginia, bringing a variety of options to residents wanting to expand their taste buds. The event, which features new participating restaurant, runs until Aug. 23. “We have a…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (40+ words) Police have made an arrest after five people were shot at Virginia State University. One person remains in critical condition. Police have made an arrest after five people were shot at Virginia State University. One person remains in critical condition....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (225+ words) Portsmouth begin their Championship season with the visit of QPR to Fratton Park on Saturday (15:00 BST). Pompey went down 3-1 at West Ham in the EFL Cup first round last weekend but are unbeaten in their past six league curtain-raisers, winning…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (42+ words) While many back-to-school events focus on handing out supplies, a different type of gathering in Norfolk Saturday morning brought students, families and education leaders together to focus on guidance, safety and community support. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-students-pray-for-guidance-and-safety-ahead-of-new-school-year/...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (36+ words) The Rudee Inlet Ladies Open will bring women anglers together Sunday in Virginia Beach for an all-women offshore sportfishing tournament. About 20 teams are expected to compete. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/women-to-compete-in-offshore-sportfishing-tournament-in-virginia-beach/...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (53+ words) The Hope After the Gunfire Foundation hosted its inaugural Hope & Hygiene Community Day on Saturday in Portsmouth. The Hope After the Gunfire Foundation was founded by Makeva Smith during her personal journey through grief following the lose of a loved…...