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FedEx driver Melissa Gardner charged with stealing from deceased Mathews County Commonwealth's Attorney Marie Walls' home.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News man has pleaded guilty to theft of government property after admitting he stole nearly $63,000 in Social Security benefits from his deceased neighbor’s account. According to court documents, 62-year-old Alonzo Darren McClary began serving as the power of attorney for his...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Dozens of horses seized from a Suffolk farm last January have made an “amazing” recovery, according to the founder of the nonprofit who helped take in many of them. Alicia Mahar, 64, who also serves as director for Circle A Home for Horses in Pungo, said she currently has seven […]

HAMPTON, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Echelon Resources Inc. — a Virginia-based, family-owned real estate development firm — will invest $20 million to redevelop two historic buildings into residential housing at Fort Monroe. These projects will rehabilitate and adaptively reuse Fort Monroe’s...

Lynn Bergey, owner of Bergey's Breadbasket, has died at the age of 55, his family announced on social media.

Tragic Fire in Virginia Leaves 7 Residents Homeless I still remember the first time I saw a house fire up […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia rapper experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when he received a co-sign from his favorite hip-hop artist following a freestyle. In a now-viral clip, Marckel Bonds, whose stage name is KELO SOUL, rapped for J. Cole during the Virginia stop of his “Trunk Sale” tour. The Grammy...

The man who shot at police and barricaded himself in an apartment building in Portsmouth on Wednesday has been charged with several counts, including attempted second-degree murder, according to VSP.

VIRGINIA — Three Newport News men were arrested after investigators seized drugs, a firearm and cash during a search in York County on Thursday morning, according to officials. Authorities said investigators executed a search warrant in the 4500 block of George Washington Memorial Highway around 11:15 a.m. The search...

The fire department provided the video above with images from Friday’s groundbreaking. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – After years of planning, the day finally arrived. The City of Newport News held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 11 on Friday, Feb. 13. The event began at 2 p.m. at 12601 McManus Blvd....