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Virginia lawmakers consider collective bargaining for public employees
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (409+ words) Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would require local governments to engage in collective bargaining with public employees, potentially affecting more than 500,000 workers across the state. The proposed bill would mandate that local governments meet with employees who choose to…...
After first February shooting, Portsmouth leaders push community-based violence prevention
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (536+ words) A man and a child were shot Monday evening on Chowan Drive, marking the first shooting in Portsmouth this month, according to police. The shooting follows a violent start to the year. Portsmouth recorded eight shootings in January, based on…...
Woman found guilty in killing of Portsmouth teen mom
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (300+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " A woman was found guilty on Wednesday of three charges in connection to the 2019 death of 17-year-old Nye'Tazia Hicks. Police discovered the body of Nye'Tazia Hicks at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery the night of July 27, 2019. Nye'Tazia's pride and joy…...
Rutter Mills law firm secures naming rights to Virginia Beach's Dome venue
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (153+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Norfolk-based Rutter Mills personal injury law firm has claimed the naming rights to Virginia Beach concert venue, The Dome " now to be called "The Dome by Rutter Mills." In a press conference Wednesday morning, leaders announced…...
Davis Brothers announce boxing return to Norfolk with April fight at Chartway Arena
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (406+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Boxing is officially making its way back to Norfolk, and a famous local family is leading the charge. The Davis Brothers, known as DB3, announced their return to the ring in the Mermaid City with an April 4 event at…...
Man & child taken to hospital after Portsmouth shooting
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (116+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " One adult and one juvenile were injured after a shooting on Chowan Avenue, according to Portsmouth police. Portsmouth police responded to a shooting on Monday around 5:12 p.m. in the ... Man & child taken to hospital after Portsmouth shooting PORTSMOUTH, Va....
Virginia Beach sees significant crime reduction as police chief reports safest conditions in 5 years
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (339+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach residents are experiencing the safest conditions in five years, according to Police Chief Paul Neudigate, who reported significant drops across all major crime categories during a recent briefing. Violent crimes including murder, rape and robberies…...
Charges sent to grand jury for Virginia Beach man accused of stabbing ex-wife, abducting children
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (186+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A Virginia Beach man accused of stabbing his pregnant ex-wife and stepdaughter, abducting his children and leading officers on a multistate chase that ended in a child's death is now cleared to stand trial. Dana Plummer appeared…...
Tim McGraw to play Virginia Beach show in 2026 'Pawn Shop Guitar Tour"
2+ day, 58+ min ago (104+ words) Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach will host Tim McGraw and special guest 49 Winchester on August 6, 2026. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Tim McGraw will perform in Virginia Beach this summer on his "Pawn Shop Guitar Tour." Veterans United Home Loans…...
Thousands gather to see Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace in Richmond, their sixth day in Virginia
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (347+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace made their way from Chesterfield to Richmond for a special event on their sixth day in Virginia. The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October…...