Virginia Lawmaker Says Republicans Will Bring Back Slavery if Democrats Don’t Gerrymander

Richmond, VA – A heated exchange erupted in the Virginia House of Delegates this week after Democratic Del. Marcia Price claimed that Republican-backed redistricting efforts could “take us so far back that…

Man killed after high-speed crash inside Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

HAMPTON, VA – A Virginia Beach man was killed early Monday after his disabled vehicle was struck by a speeding SUV inside the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, according to Virginia State Police.…

19-year-old arrested hours after man gunned down on Thousand Oaks Drive

Virginia Beach man gunned down as police arrest suspect in under nine hours Virginia Beach, VA – A man was shot and killed late Monday afternoon in a residential neighborhood, and within…

Fiery crash shuts down Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel after lumber truck goes up in flames

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Traffic came to a standstill Thursday morning when a tractor trailer loaded with lumber erupted in flames following a two-vehicle crash inside the northbound lanes of the Monitor-Merrimac…

Late-night slaying in Virginia Beach ends with murder charge for 21-year-old

Man gunned down in Virginia Beach as suspect charged with second-degree murder VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A 20-year-old Newport News man was shot and killed early Saturday morning on North Great Neck…

Virginia Beach cops nab suspect in deadly Great Neck Road shooting

Virginia Beach, VA – A 21-year-old Norfolk man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Newport News resident early Saturday on North Great Neck Road. Police said Juelle Morton, 20,…

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Groton Selected as Navy awards $642M contract boost for Virginia class submarine work

Groton, CT – General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. has secured a $642.3 million contract modification to continue design and support work for the Navy’s Virginia class submarine program, the Pentagon announced. Contract…

Gloucester man sentenced to five years for firearm linked to drug trafficking

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A 26-year-old Gloucester man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, the U.S. Attorney’s Office…

Man Arrested After Killing Woman, Hiding Body Inside Closet, Wrapped in Blanket

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News man has been arrested and charged in connection with the April 30 killing of a woman whose body was found in a home on Antrim…

Three arrested after gunfire incident during Virginia Beach Spring Break weekend

The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of April 27 during Spring…

Young Adult Police Commissioners Collect Over 600 Pounds of Trash at Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — On Wednesday, members of the Young Adult Police Commissioners participated in a beach cleanup at Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park, the Newport News Police Department’s designated “Adopt-A-Spot.” The site…

New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…

Suspect arrested in 2023 triple murder on Stallings Court

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Nearly two years after three men were found shot to death inside a Newport News residence, police have made an arrest in the case, authorities announced Wednesday. The…

Man’s grocery trip leads to $100,000 Virginia Lottery win

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — A quick trip to the grocery store for bananas and applesauce turned into a six-figure payday for a Hampton man after he purchased a $100,000 winning Virginia Lottery…

Arrest made in 2017 disappearance, murder of Keir and Chloe Johnson

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Authorities have arrested a Newport News man in connection with the 2017 disappearance and murder of Keir Johnson and her eight-month-old daughter, Chloe, marking a significant breakthrough in…

Virginia Lottery player shocked by $342K Cash 5 jackpot win

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Rodney Dawes needed a second look at his ticket before realizing he had won the $342,862 jackpot in the January 6 Cash 5 with EZ Match drawing. Dawes…

Armed and Dangerous Fugitive Sought in Shooting of Virginia Juvenile

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the January 15 shooting of a juvenile male. Police…

Hampton landlord sentenced to 17 years for using black tennants’ names for COVID-19 relief fraud

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Hampton landlord who engaged in a scheme of racial harassment, fraud, and abuse targeting low-income minority tenants was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in federal prison, according…

70-Year-Old Decaying Ocean Liner Targeted in Philadelphia Boatyard Heist

Philadelphia Police are searching for suspects involved in a burglary aboard the historic S.S. United States on Pier 82. The incident occurred in the early hours of October 2, 2024, at around…

Maryland Car Rally Task Force disrupts 12 unlawful exhibition driving events

PIKESVILLE, Md. — The Maryland Car Rally Task Force, in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division and allied law enforcement agencies, dismantled 12 unlawful exhibition driving events across multiple…

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