Traffic stops are more dangerous for police than you may think, former cop says
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — At the Oceanfront near 35th Street, figures symbolizing the Virginia Beach Police Department, the Sheriff's Department, and various state and federal agencies stand side by side at the Law Enforcement Monument. They hold hands, reflecting a commitment to mutual support, and each has a hand...
‘I never thought that was going to be the last time I could hug...
Rochester, N.Y. — The community is mourning the loss of police officer Cameron Girvin, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop for expired plates. The 25-year-old Gates Chili graduate leaves behind a wife, Jessica, and an unborn daughter, Paisley Rae, due in August. News10NBC spoke with Cameron’s...
18 people displaced after fire at Virginia Beach apartments
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Fire Department responded to a fire at the Regency Apartments on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at 832 Prince Albert Court. Crews arrived around 4:30 p.m. to see heavy smoke and flames coming from the roofline. The call was upgraded to a second alarm around 4:45...
NIH cuts could hit Virginia universities
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - An effort to drastically cut federal funding for universities is on hold. A federal court has extended its block on a National Institutes of Health plan to slash reimbursements for research projects. A UVA statement praised an earlier court ruling that blocked the plan, saying the...
Woman faces DUI, manslaughter charges after deadly crash in Hampton
Just before 1:30 a.m., state police said they responded to a two-vehicle crash on eastbound I-64 west of Settlers Landing Road
Virginia motel provides housing to flood victims
BREAKS, Va. (WJHL) – Flooding throughout southwest Virginia and southeast Kentucky displaced hundreds of residents, but one motel is reaching out to those affected and saying, “We’ve got you.” As waters began to rise as storms entered the region on February 15, many found themselves unable to stay in their homes. “It...
19 Facts Many Virginians Don’t Know About Native Americans
You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats. From women warriors to your favorite movie snack, Native American tribes have contributed more to...
Ella Fitgerald: Virginia’s Queen of Jazz
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Virginia is a state that is proud to be the home of many talented musicians, including the late great Ella Fitzgerald. Known for her collaborations with other legends like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, Fitzgerald had an incredible voice that was hard to miss. She also created some of the...
Va. passes bill upgrading charge to manslaughter for accidental fentanyl overdoses
RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — As the Virginia General Assembly's session came to a close this weekend, lawmakers passed two bills allowing prosecutors to charge drug dealers with involuntary manslaughter if they sold fentanyl-laced drugs leading to death. It's a bitter-sweet outcome for Faythe Silveira and her family. Not...
Fugitive Arrested 900 Miles Away After Alleged Attack On Mom, Abandoning Newborn In Snow
A Virginia fugitive man, Darvin Flores Caballeros, was arrested days after allegedly attacking the mother of his child and abandoning his own 13-day-old in the snow on February 12. Caballeros was arrested approximately 900 miles away in Florida, a state he fled to following the incident. Videos by Wide Open...