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Coastal flood advisory issued for Norfolk, Chesapeake and surrounding areas
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (168+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for parts of Hampton Roads from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, warning of minor flooding along shorelines and tidal waterways. The alert includes Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton,…...
Republican challenge to state's redistricting moves to Virginia Supreme Court
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (312+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The legal battle over Virginia's newly approved congressional maps officially reached the state's highest court on Monday. Justices heard oral arguments challenging the validity of the recently passed redistricting referendum. At the heart of the case is a…...
Plume of smoke rose over Chesapeake neighborhood as South Norfolk house fire displaced resident
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (334+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Fire crews responded to the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake after a large plume of smoke was visible in the air on Wednesday morning. It comes after neighbors made multiple reports about hearing "loud explosions" following the fire....
Swat arrest in Chesapeake tied to ongoing investigation; man faces multiple felony charges
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Chesapeake Police took a man into custody Tuesday following a SWAT activation tied to a long-term investigation. The operation began around 3 p. m. in the 1300 block of Canal Drive at. .. Swat arrest in Chesapeake tied to ongoing investigation; man faces…...
Fire leaves 3 displaced in Chesapeake's Great Bridge area
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (110+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Three people were displaced in a fire in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake on Wednesday evening. Firefighters were called to the home on Montebello Circle at 6: 20 p. m. , according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. They arrived and found a…...
Virginia Beach begins issuing fines in school zones with speed cameras
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (394+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Drivers who speed through certain school zones in Virginia Beach will now face fines as automated speed camera enforcement moves into its next phase. City officials say that as of April 1, citations and $100 fines are being issued…...
Portsmouth man killed in Chesapeake shooting identified by police
1+ year, 2+ week ago (272+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Chesapeake police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to the 2300 block of Angler Lane at about 2: 13 p. m. Sunday, according to police. Responding officers found that a man had been shot....
8 people shot at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Saturday night; businesses concerned about impact
2+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Police are investigating a shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Saturday night that left eight people injured near 14th Street along Atlantic Avenue. Authorities say eight people, including some under the age of 18, were shot. One person who…...
No. 13 Virginia falls to Notre Dame, evens series
2+ week, 4+ day ago (291+ words) The No. 13 Virginia baseball team (25-11, 9-8 ACC) fell to Notre Dame (16-13, 7-10 ACC) 5-3 on Saturday at Frank Eck Stadium, as the Irish built an early lead and held off a late Cavaliers rally to even the weekend series. Notre Dame scored the…...
Voters weigh redistricting referendum as early voting continues across Virginia
2+ week, 4+ day ago (515+ words) Early voting is underway across Virginia in a closely watched referendum that could temporarily change how the state's congressional districts are drawn ahead of the next census cycle. The April 21 special election asks voters whether lawmakers should be allowed to…...