The sad reality we face: learning to protect ourselves while at houses of worship
At a recent event in Hampton Roads, Michael Goldsmith, regional security advisor for the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, emphasized key points to remember if facing an armed, active threat while in a place of worship: Know where the exits are – before a crisis happens. If you need to hide, is there a room […]
Lemon Seed Designs to hold grand opening in North Carolina
Lemon Seed Designs will hold its grand opening April 4, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the heart of North Carolina, according to a press release.
Townhouse fire in Chesapeake displaces resident, no injuries reported
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A townhouse fire in Chesapeake early Monday morning displaced one resident but caused no injuries, according to the fire department. Crews with the Chesapeake Fire Department were dispatched to the 2500 block of Janice Lynn Court around 1:28 a.m. after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire in...
Person shot during dispute at Virginia Beach 7-Eleven, police say
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A person was shot during a dispute at a 7-Eleven in Virginia Beach on Monday morning, according to police. The Virginia Beach Police Department said officers were called around 8:55 a.m. to the 800 block of Diamond Springs Road for a reported dispute between two customers. During the...
Baby Boy, 1, Dies Days After Car Crash Cops Claim Was Caused by Intoxicated...
A 1-year-old Virginia boy tragically died just days after sustaining severe injuries in a car crash that police claim was caused by his 14-year-old mother. The little boy, who was identified only as Ma'Khai by relatives, was involved in an early morning crash on Monday, March 23, according to local media outlet WTKR...
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Police in Portsmouth are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl. The Portsmouth Police Department said Armoni Crenshaw was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026. Authorities said Crenshaw was last seen wearing a pink hoodie and black pants. She is described as 5...
Father of five battles colorectal cancer as hundreds run to raise awareness in Virginia...
Hundreds gathered outside Sentara Princess Anne Hospital on Saturday for the "Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer" event, a community 5K and walk held during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
U.Va. responds to second hoax threat this academic year as false threats rise nationwide
A bomb threat that prompted evacuations at Edgar Shannon and Clemons Libraries March 13 marks the second hoax threat at the University this academic year, as similar false reports continue to affect campuses nationwide. The incident came just one day after a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University that heightened...
HBCU Norfolk State lands four-star prospect
HBCU powerhouse Norfolk State has just landed its top-rated prospect in program history. The post HBCU Norfolk State lands four-star prospect appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Portsmouth Fire Rescue responds to Kingman Ave fire, minor injury reported
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A fire occurred Sunday afternoon in the 3600 block of Kingman Avenue in Portsmouth, according to officials. Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services 911 dispatch center received notification at around 3 p.m. of a report of a single-family residential structure fire. Fire crews from...
