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1 dead in Newport News pedestrian crash early Tuesday

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened on Tuesday morning. The crash happened at 5:47 a.m. near the intersection of 29th Street and Warwick Boulevard, police said. When police arrived, they found Meggan Thompson, 52, of Newport News, suffering from serious injuries.
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Two hospitalized after car crashes into building on Fernwood Court in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Two people have been hospitalized after a car crashed into a building on Fernwood Court in Virginia Beach Tuesday evening, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The crash happened at 350 Fernwood Court on April 21. Units from the Virginia Beach Fire Department were also at the scene. As […]
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The fourth director in two years has taken over at the Hampton VA

Shane Soto took over as interim director at the Hampton VA Healthcare System at the end of March, according to a spokesman for the VA. He comes from the VA in San Antonio, Texas. As an interim appointment, his tenure is expected to last 120 days. Leadership changes at the...
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Car crashes into VB apartment, hospitalizing 2 and displacing 13

A car slammed into an apartment building on Tuesday, hospitalizing the driver and a child inside the apartment, according to Virginia Beach Fire Department.
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Part of I-664 in Virginia shut down following vehicle crash

VIRGINIA — A vehicle crash on Interstate 664 in Newport News has caused traffic delays on Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Officials said the crash occurred near 35th Street at mile marker 4.6. As a result of the incident, the northbound Exit 5 ramp was closed. Motorists traveling through the area are advised to expect […] The post Part of I-664 in Virginia shut down...
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This Princess Anne High senior never missed a day of school from kindergarten on

Princess Anne High school senior Emmie Furman has not missed a day of school since she began her education in public school that began in kindergarten.
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Two face charges following home burglary in Mathews County

MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)– Two people face several charges after multiple items were stolen from a residence on Wednesday in Mathews County. According to officials, deputies were called to the 100 block of Morris Flippin Road for the report of a burglary. After investigating, it was revealed that jewelry and firearms, valuing over $1,000, were […]
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Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind is Live!

On March 23, the first Wind Turbine Generator in Dominion Power’s massive, 176-tower Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (CVOW) began sending 14.7 megawatts of electrical current to Offshore Sub Station #2. This achievement marks an important event in the development of CVOW, which, when completed early next year, will be the largest wind farm in the United States. CVOW will provide 2.6 gigawatts...
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Eastern Shore seafood farm sees growth in business by using ORF to ship fresh...

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The oyster and clam farming business at Cherrystone Aqua Farm on the Eastern Shore is growing, shipping seafood across the United States with the help of Norfolk International Airport and Southwest Airlines. The partnership allows fresh clams and oysters to reach landlocked cities like Denver...
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Local nonprofit provides period supplies to students across Hampton Roads

NORFOLK, Va. — For some young girls, starting their period at school can be confusing, embarrassing... and sometimes enough to send them home. One Hampton Roads nonprofit is working to make sure students have what they need. “No Shame. Period.” is providing students with supplies so they can stay...

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