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Harborfest’s history isn’t in slave trade, but Norfolk waterfront played a role

As part of its milestone anniversary, News 3 wanted to find out how Harborfest began and what connection it might have had with the Transatlatic Slave Trade.
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‘Prisoner in my own home’: Hampton woman terrified by man who keeps returning

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Sometimes you can’t go home again, but that’s what Darius Mitchell keeps trying to do. Mitchell, 42, has a mental illness and shows up repeatedly on the porch of the house where he used to live with his mother and sister. But as of last October, the home belongs to Donna […]
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NPD: 1 shot on Wellington Street

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was shot on Wellington Street Monday and has life-threatening injuries, Norfolk Police said. Police said the call for the shooting in the 6300 block of Wellington Street came in around 6:15 p.m., and officers are at the scene investigating. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to
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Lightning strike ignites shed in Hampton, no one injured

HAMPTON, Va., (WAVY) — Lightning hit a shed near a residence in Hampton and caused it to burst into flames. No one was injured in the incident on Granella Street. Hampton fire units were dispatched to fight the fire at approximately 8:17 on June 14. After arriving, the firefighters found visible smoke and flames coming
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GALLERY: Damage across Hampton Roads following thunderstorms

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Thunderstorms that blew through much of Hampton Roads Sunday night knocked out power to thousands and caused extensive damage. WAVY viewers submitted images of the damage in their neighborhoods. Thousands across the region remained without power Monday morning, as Dominion Energy crews worked t
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Norfolk International Airport to welcome 2 local restaurants

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two local restaurants are set to land at the Norfolk International Airport later this year. In a social media post, airport officials announced the upcoming arrival of The Stockpot and Ghost Kitchen. The Stockpot will be located in the A Gates, serving nourishing bowls, ramen, fresh salads, biscui
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CFD: Family of three displaced in house fire on Dana Drive

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A family of three were displaced following a residential structure fire Monday morning on Dana Drive, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a house fire in the 800 block of Dana Drive at approximately 5:20 a.m. Upon arrival, crews reported a
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21-year-old man wounded in Early Street shooting

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was wounded in an overnight shooting on Early Street. Officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the 2400 block of Early Street at approximately 2:35 a.m. Monday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old man suffering from
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Police investigating after gunshot victim found on Carew Road in Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating an incident involving a gunshot victim on Carew Road that occurred early Monday morning.
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State senators Lucas and Locke advocate for removal of data center tax exemption

HAMPTON, VA. (WAVY) – Making sure data centers in the commonwealth pay their fair share. That’s what state senators Louise Lucas and Mamie Locke were advocating for at Hampton City Hall on June 14th.  The event was part of the Data Center Listening Tour, and came just days after a new $300 million data center […]

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