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Woman sentenced for accessory after the fact in murder of Norfolk store owner

84-year-old James Carter was killed while in his store in December 2023. Three people have been charged in connection with his murder. Friday, a woman was sentenced for accessory after the fact.
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Virginia man hits $541K jackpot while ‘goofing around’ online

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — What began as a casual moment of online gaming ended in a six-figure windfall for a Virginia Beach…
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2 adults, teen charged in stealing $190,000 worth of high-end fragrances from Ulta Beauty

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Police departments in Virginia and Maryland arrested two adults and a teenager after they allegedly stole over $190,000 in a string of organized retail robberies. Damari Cousar, 21, and Rasaan Washington, 28, both of Washington D.C., and a 17-year-old juvenile male were charged with...
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‘Smells like crime’: Fairfax County police arrest group that targeted Ulta stores in Virginia,...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Fairfax County arrested three people accused of targeting Ulta stores in Virginia and Maryland to steal high-end fragrances. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said that the arrests followed months of investigation. The suspects are allegedly tied to an organized...
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11 Northern Virginia Restaurants That Have Recently Closed

Sadly, these area eateries and breweries are closing their doors. As we enter spring, we unfortunately have to say farewell to some of our favorite restaurants and breweries. Here are 11 Northern Virginia restaurants that have closed over the last few months. Bartaco. Arlington foodies will need to find a...
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Macy’s, Kohl’s closures hit Virginia: See which three stores have shut down

Two of America's largest department stores, Macy’s and Kohl's, announced plans earlier this year to permanently shutter several “underperforming” locations across the country. In January, the department stores made it official: Kohl's said it planned to close 27 of its more than 1,150 locations by March 29. And...
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I drove 300 miles in rural Virginia, then asked police to send me their...

Two police officers walked into a doughnut shop. It’s not the opening line of a joke; it’s what I saw as I was working on an early draft of this story in March at the Staunton Dunkin’, about a quarter mile from where my vehicle was captured on a Flock camera in January and February coming back from my trips to...
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What is The Oldest County in The State of Virginia?

VIRGINIA - A state steeped in the earliest chapters of American history, boasts a governmental structure that reaches back nearly four centuries. Long before its current configuration, the foundation of the Commonwealth was laid with the establishment of its first administrative divisions, known as shires. Created in...
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NNPD: Car flipped on roof after multi-vehicle crash on J. Clyde Morris Blvd.

A man is facing charges after a multi-vehicle crash on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Friday morning.
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Man arrested in Portsmouth, charged in connection to bank robbery in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been charged in connection to a February robbery of Truist Bank in Smithfield. On Feb. 19, Smithfield police responded to Truist Bank for a reported robbery. The suspect displayed a firearm and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. On March 27, the Portsmouth Fugitive...

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