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Virginia casino revenue tops $108M in May

May gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and at temporary casinos in Petersburg and Norfolk totaled more than $108 million, according to Virginia Lottery data released Monday. Norfolk’s temporary Interim Gaming Hall, which opened Nov. 7, 2025, reported adjusted gaming revenue (wagers minus winnings) of
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Man injured after shooting on West 40th Street in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was injured after a shooting on West 40th Street in Norfolk Sunday morning, according to the Norfolk Police Department. At around 1:20 a.m. on June 21, the department responded to the 1500 block of West 40th Street for a reported gunshot victim. When officers arrived to the scene, they […]
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WAVY alums Stan Verrett and Ahmed Fareed honored by local hall of fame

HAMPTON (WAVY) – From Olympians to Super Bowl champions, Hampton Roads has produced many great athletes over the years. The 757 has been a breeding ground for great sportscasters and two of them were honored on Saturday night. Stan Verrett and Ahmed Fareed were inducted into the Hampton Roads Sports Media Hall of Fame.
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“This is what Norfolk is all about” says city manager on Day 2 of...

Norfolk's Harborfest, Sail 250, and Juneteenth celebrations have drawn large crowds of locals and visitors from around the world, creating an exciting weekend of festivities.
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Virginia Beach family celebrates Father’s Day at Norfolk’s Harborfest

One Virginia Beach family enjoyed this weekend's festivities in downtown Norfolk in style--with matching shirts to celebrate their dad for Father's Day.
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1 dog dead, 3 adults displaced after house fire in Chesapeake

A dog died and three adults were displaced after a house fire in Chesapeake Sunday morning, according to the Chesapeake fire department.
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This Virginia Restaurant Is Known For A She Crab Soup So Good, Guests Drive...

Tucked just steps away from Colonial Williamsburg, Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill has become a beloved destination for seafood lovers across Virginia and beyond. People are not just stopping by because it is convenient — many are driving well over an hour just to sit down and taste what the kitchen has
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First Warning Forecast: Nice for the final day of Harborfest, Storms Monday

Warming to near 90 on Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds. Heat index to 100+ on Monday with storms moving in late. Showers and storms linger for Thursday.
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Driver hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in the intersection of Kempsville Road and Butts Station...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A driver was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in the intersection of Kempsville Road and Butts Station Road in Chesapeake Saturday morning, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. On June 20 at around 7:18 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash in the intersection of Butts
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RNR Tire Express Awards Three Vehicles During Mother’s Day Giveaway

RNR Tire Express marked its 10th annual Mother’s Day Giveaway by awarding new vehicles to three mothers in Florida, Louisiana and Virginia. The company received more than 12,000 nominations across 31 participating stores nationwide. Winners were Katelynn Webber of Brandon, Florida; Roquila Brown of Bossier City, Louisi

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