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Temporary casino opens in Norfolk, Virginia

A permanent venue is expected to open in 2027. US.- Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Tribe have opened an interim gaming hall in Norfolk, Virginia ahead of a $750m permanent casino expected to open in 2027. Located off Park Avenue, it’s the first gaming venue in Norfolk and the fourth casino in Virginia following those...
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Youth empowerment program takes place in Newport News

Nearly 400 girls attended the 2025 'More Than a Princess' conference, hosted by the Public Schools Youth Development Office.
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Virginia Beach Police seek suspect in armed burglary

Virginia Beach Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an armed burglary.
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Do You Recall Seeing This Many Geese Over 20 Years Ago?

Have you noticed an increase in the number of geese in your area over the past few decades? It seems like everywhere you look, there are geese crossing the street, congregating in parking lots, and making their presence known all year round. This is a stark contrast to a few decades ago when geese were primarily seen...

Woman arrested in connection with fatal East Olney Road shooting

A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on East Olney Road in Norfolk last month.

Hampton Roads Turns 1 Billion Gallons of Sewage into Drinking Water

Sewage is one of the biggest threats to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and urban areas with antiquated wastewater treatment systems are some of the worst offenders. A number of cities are working to improve their sewage systems, and one Virginia metropolitan area has just hit an impressive milestone in their...

$7M or $1K per day for life for one Hampton lottery winner

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Imagine having the choice between $7 million up front or $1,000 per day for the rest of your life. What would you choose? Well, the decision is very real for someone who won the top prize in the Nov. 9 Cash4Life drawing. The ticket was bought at the Aberdeen Food Mart […]

Navy Wives Club Peninsula-Norfolk collecting donations for ‘Wreaths Across America’

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Navy Wives Club Peninsula-Norfolk is raising awareness for their ‘Wreaths Across America’ event. Organizers said they are accepting donations and community support until Nov. 20. This year, the participants will lay wreaths on the gravesites of veterans at Hampton National Cemetery on Dec....

Sedan loses control, hits tractor trailer, causing fatality on I-64 in VB

The tractor-trailer crash, which resulted in major backups on I-64, was confirmed to be fatal, according to Virginia State Police.

Parents Sentenced After Claiming 9-Day-Old Baby Died from Stroller Fall: ‘She Got Suffering and...

A Virginia couple has been sentenced in connection with the 2024 death of their 9-day-old daughter. According to a media release from the Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney, Hilary Darnell Johnson II, 24, and his wife, Z’Ibreyea Shantel Parker, 22, brought their newborn daughter, Iijayah, to Children’s...

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