Hampton woman chooses $7 million lump sum over daily prize
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – A Hampton woman won the top prize playing the Virginia Lottery’s Cash4Life® game. She had the option to get paid $1,000 per day for the rest of her life or a one-time cash option of $7 million. She chose the up-front millions! The woman decided to remain anonymous. In Virginia, anyone who wins […]
Critically Missing Adult alert issued for 26-year-old man: VSP
A Critically Missing Adult alert was issued for 26-year-old Daquantai Shane Thigpen. He was last seen on Jan. 11, 2026, around 11:00 a.m. leaving his apartment on Hurley Avenue.
Christmas stocking stuffer turns into $150,000 lottery win
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – David Jarrett gave his wife an unexpectedly large Christmas gift. He told Lottery officials he always buys lottery tickets as stocking stuffers. This year, the ticket he put in his wife’s stocking was worth $150,000. It was the top prize in the Virginia Lottery Cash Vault scratcher game....
Man found not guilty of holding Suffolk elementary students against their will in school...
SUFFOLK, Va. — A judge found a man not guilty of holding students against their will in a Suffolk elementary school bathroom. The incident happened in June of 2024 at Kilby Shores Elementary School. Police said Vontrail Thorpe entered the school as students and teachers were headed to recess. The school was placed on...
Looks like we made it: Barry Manilow surprises fans with new Norfolk concert date
Barry Manilow has added the Chartway Arena to his "The Last Concerts" tour. The new show is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026.
$7 Million Decision: Virginia Woman Cashes In Massive Cash4Life Win
A Hampton woman won the choice of either $1,000 per day for the rest of her life or a one-time cash option of $7 million after hitting the Virginia Lottery’s Cash4Life game, officials announced. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, selected the $7 million cash option after matching...
Crash clears on I-64 at Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel; expect delays as traffic eases
HAMPTON, Va. — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel have reopened after being closed Monday morning due to a crash, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. While traffic is now moving through the area in the City of Hampton, motorists should still expect...
Man who barricaded himself in Kilby Shores bathroom with kids found not guilty
The man who slipped by a staff member through a door into Kilby Shores Elementary in June 2024 and barricaded himself in the bathroom with children was found not guilty of abduction and trespassing.
Person dies after car crash involving pedestrian near High Street: PPD
A person died after a car crash involving a pedestrian near High Street on Monday, according to Portsmouth police.
HRT microtransit expansion, deadly duplex fire, crackdown on protests in Iran
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