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Elizabeth River Project receives $2M grant to build living shorelines in Norfolk

A $2 million federal grant will fund new living shoreline projects along the Elizabeth River, aimed at improving water quality and adding natural buffers in neighborhoods that experience flooding.
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Firefighters control shed and garage fire on Shillelagh Road

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire in the 800 block of Shillelagh Road on Wednesday afternoon. The fire reported came in just before 4 p.m. Firefighters arrived and found a home with a 10-by-20-foot shed and a 40-by-30-foot detached, two-car garage on fire.
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Hampton teen facing memory issues after being struck by car

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — It’s a story of struggle and recovery in so many ways, as a local mother is having to take care of her son who was hit by a car last month while trying to do something nice for a friend. The bills are mounting and the money coming in is slim. […]
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Husband finds ‘single drop of blood’ leading to discovery of wife’s remains in toolbox...

A man is set to spend the rest of his life inside a prison for stabbing a woman in Virginia more than 90 times and then packing her remains into a toolbox. Hagen Lawrence Roberts, 41, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years, the City of Virginia Beach announced. He was convicted in November of first-degree...
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Capt. Rob Littman becomes 50th commanding officer at Naval Air Station Oceana

Capt. Rob Littman relieved Capt. Josh Appezzato as the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Oceana during a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
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Governor Spanberger Announces $10.5 Million Portsmouth Investment

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Radian Forge — a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing startup — plans to invest $10.5 million to increase manufacturing operations in Portsmouth, creating 53 new jobs in the Commonwealth. Radian Forge specializes in the production of large-scale...
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Virginia Beach police investigate reported shooting on Columbus Street

There was a large police presence near Virginia Beach Town Center on Thursday night.
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5 Iconic Virginia Bakeries Closing in 2026

Here are the Virginia bakeries closing their doors in 2026. 1. Virginia French Bakery (Norfolk) Perhaps the most historic loss for the state, the Virginia French Bakery in Norfolk has officially closed its doors after 114 years in business. Since 1912, this family-owned institution has been the backbone of the local...
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The remarkable story of a Black Revolutionary War hero from Portsmouth

Billy Flora was a free Black man from Portsmouth. He fought in two key battles during the American Revolution — the Battle of Great Bridge and the Siege of Yorktown.
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Multi-vehicle crash near Military Highway on I-64 westbound

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 westbound near Military Highway in Norfolk is affecting traffic in that area. The westbound left lane, left-center lane and left shoulder are closed at mile marker 281.7, according to VDOT. Traffic is backed up about three miles.

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