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Portsmouth police investigate 2 early morning shootings
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (168+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " Portsmouth police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred in the early morning hours of May 10, 2026. In the first incident, at approximately 12: 20 a. m. , officers responded to the 1200 block of Frederick Boulevard, where one person was found dead. Portsmouth…...
34th annual Challenger Little League Jamboree unites athletes of all abilities in Norfolk
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (353+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " More than 400 athletes from 40 teams across five states gathered at Azalea Little League in Norfolk on Saturday for the annual Jake Hardison Memorial Challenger Jamboree. The annual event is a baseball tournament that gives boys, girls, and adults…...
Virginia traveler on MV Hondius not showing signs of hantavirus; VDH says public risk is low
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (312+ words) The Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius " where three people died and several others became ill from hantavirus " has returned home and is not showing signs of the virus, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). VDH…...
Virginia Beach renames Owl Creek Boat Ramp to honor late delegate Barry D. Knight
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (261+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach leaders unanimously voted Tuesday to rename the Owl Creek Boat Ramp in honor of longtime delegate Barry D. Knight, remembered for his decades of service and deep ties to the community. Knight died in February at…...
Reopened bridge restores full mile loop at Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (401+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " A footbridge at Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth has reopened after nearly a year of closure due to structural damage caused by sun exposure. The bridge, a key part of the park's 1-mile loop trail, was shut…...
Samaritan House volunteers inspire others to give back to Virginia Beach nonprofit
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (396+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Deborah Highe has lived in Virginia Beach for 30 years and only recently learned about Samaritan House, a nonprofit that provides safe shelter and support for people escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness. Now, she's making it…...
Virginia Beach's Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival won't be happening this year, city says
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (273+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival, a staple for decades at the famed Virginia Beach park, will not return in 2026, a city spokesperson confirmed to WTKR News 3 reporter John Hood Monday. The city spokesperson did not give a…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a. m. " 7 p. m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the'Virginia Department of Elections" website....
Chesapeake engineers expect Elbow Road to reopen in August as Virginia Beach continues expansion on project
2+ week, 3+ day ago (480+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " April marks six months since a section of Elbow Road has been closed due to construction on the Elbow Road project. The $84 million project spans across two cities, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Construction has been underway since September…...
Chesapeake fitness studio owner partners with unique nonprofit that's helping her nonverbal son find his voice
2+ week, 5+ day ago (425+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Kandice Broadnax opened Ascend Bungee Fitness in Chesapeake in 2022. While the studio is a big part of her life, she said her son, Bryson, is her whole world. Bryson was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. "Originally, he…...