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Norfolk Housing Agency’s Firm Pours Millions Into Other Cities, Still Skips Home Turf

Norfolk City Council members are again pressing Hampton Roads Ventures, the for-profit investment arm of the city housing authority, to do more in its home city. The firm’s latest annual report, filed September 30, lists no Norfolk project since 2008, while describing recent support for a $12 million grocery store in rural Marion, a $10 million farm equipment distribution center in Martinsville and a $3 million supermarket in Louisiana.
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Investigation underway after Portsmouth Pavilion pier partial collapse

An investigation is underway after the pier portion of the Portsmouth Pavilion collapsed on Monday evening.
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Shoaling alert issued for Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach

A shoaling alert to mariners has been posted for Rudee Inlet due to serious shoaling conditions, based on a City of Virginia Beach survey Tuesday.
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Norfolk Chick-fil-A set to reopen with 160 job openings

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Chick-fil-A at Broad Creek Crossing is set to reopen soon and is looking to fill 160 full-time and part-time positions. As an employee, benefits include meal credits, competitive pay, college scholarship opportunities, flexibility and personal and professional growth opportunities. “We’re excited to build a team of people who are passionate […]
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Generic Theater moves into a new home with volunteer help and finds new fans

When the musical revue “Putting it Together” opens at the Generic Theater's new location next month, it will feature an ensemble of seven. Yet the cast that put it all together — transforming a space that hosted Scottish rite ceremonies into a black box theater in a few months — numbers more than 100.
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Man sentenced to 46 years for deadly shooting on Goochland St in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Gary Zephir, 20, was sentenced to 46 years after a jury convicted him in July of first-degree murder and using a firearm resulting in the death of 20-year-old Isaiah Tyrell Dukes. On the morning of January 5, 2025, Zephir contacted a juvenile co-defendant to assist in contacting Dukes with plans to […]
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Man injured while feeding rabies-positive feral cat in Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health says a man was attempting to feed a feral cat behind Cypress Landing Apartments on Oct. 14 when the cat caused injuries to his hands and face. Testing later confirmed the cat was positive for rabies. The man is currently receiving...
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New York, New Jersey, Virginia and North Carolina Brace for Slow-Moving Nor’easter With Strong...

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — A slow-moving nor’easter is bringing gusty winds and coastal flooding to the Northeast coast this week, and our forecast team expects the impacts to last through Thursday October 22. The storm is threatening a long stretch of shoreline from New York down to Nags Head. Forecasters also warn there is a chance the storm could take on tropical characteristics as it lingers offshore.
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Halloween decorations stolen off of VB family’s porch

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A Virginia Beach family says they are spooked after a man came onto their porch and stole a part of their Halloween display early Sunday morning. “My son asked me if the guy who took our friends is going to bring them back,” Virginia Beach Resident Michael Salata said. ‘Don’t […]
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ODU men’s hoops picked No. 11, Lady Monarchs No. 6 in preseason Sun Belt...

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- With college basketball season two weeks away, the Sun Belt is giving us a glimpse of what it expects during the 2026-2027 campaign and it doesn't expect much from the Old Dominion men. The Monarchs were picked to finish No. 11 in the conference's preseason poll released...

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