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Chesapeake Fire Department battles blaze on Shillelagh Road

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a fire near Chesapeake’s Grassfield neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to the 800 block of Shillelagh Road at around 3:50 p.m. on Feb. 25. When crews arrived to the scene,...
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Reward increased to capture 2025 Karma Lounge deadly shooting suspect: USMS

HAMPTON, Va. — The reward to capture a suspect connected to a deadly 2025 shooting at the Karma Restaurant & Lounge has been increased, according to the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force. The U.S. Marshals Service says they increased the reward for information to...
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Husband finds ‘single drop of blood’ leading to discovery of wife’s remains in toolbox...

A man is set to spend the rest of his life inside a prison for stabbing a woman in Virginia more than 90 times and then packing her remains into a toolbox. Hagen Lawrence Roberts, 41, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years, the City of Virginia Beach announced. He was convicted in November of first-degree...
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Capt. Rob Littman becomes 50th commanding officer at Naval Air Station Oceana

Capt. Rob Littman relieved Capt. Josh Appezzato as the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Oceana during a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
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Captain Katie Jacobson to take command of JEBLC Fort Story

Captain David Gray will be relieved by Captain Katie Jacobson as the commander of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLC) Fort Story during a ceremony that will be held on Feb. 27, according to officials.
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Governor Spanberger Announces $10.5 Million Portsmouth Investment

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Radian Forge — a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing startup — plans to invest $10.5 million to increase manufacturing operations in Portsmouth, creating 53 new jobs in the Commonwealth. Radian Forge specializes in the production of large-scale...
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Virginia Beach police investigate reported shooting on Columbus Street

There was a large police presence near Virginia Beach Town Center on Thursday night.
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5 Iconic Virginia Bakeries Closing in 2026

Here are the Virginia bakeries closing their doors in 2026. 1. Virginia French Bakery (Norfolk) Perhaps the most historic loss for the state, the Virginia French Bakery in Norfolk has officially closed its doors after 114 years in business. Since 1912, this family-owned institution has been the backbone of the local...
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The remarkable story of a Black Revolutionary War hero from Portsmouth

Billy Flora was a free Black man from Portsmouth. He fought in two key battles during the American Revolution — the Battle of Great Bridge and the Siege of Yorktown.
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Multi-vehicle crash near Military Highway on I-64 westbound

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 westbound near Military Highway in Norfolk is affecting traffic in that area. The westbound left lane, left-center lane and left shoulder are closed at mile marker 281.7, according to VDOT. Traffic is backed up about three miles.

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