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• Homicide - 6700 block of Chartwell Drive

  19-02-2019 02:40 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at approximately 12:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of Chartwell​ Drive for the report of a gunshot wound.  Upon arrival, officers located a deceased...
  
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• Restaurant Week kicks off in Virginia Beach

  18-02-2019 16:47
  All week at participating restaurants, there are two breakfast menus offered at $5 and $10, two-course lunches at $10 and $15, and three-course dinners at $20, $25 and $35.        
  
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• Study planned for visitors center for Great Dismal Swamp

  18-02-2019 16:34
  Advocates say the decades-old plan would draw tourists traveling into the area along U.S. 17.        
  
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• Silver Alert canceled after missing elderly NC man found safe

  18-02-2019 16:16
  Police said 85-year-old Donald Calder left his family's home in Wilmington Sunday evening and hasn't been seen since.        
  
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• Virginia Beach City Public Schools offers strategic plan survey

  18-02-2019 16:00
  Participants will be asked to rate the skills and abilities that the division should focus on so that students are successful after graduation.        
  
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• Virginia Aquarium hosts pet adoption event

  18-02-2019 15:47
  Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center will bring pets looking for a forever home to the Aquarium every third Saturday.        
  
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• Family: Norfolk hit-and-run victim passes away

  18-02-2019 15:08
  85-year-old Vinnie Lanier passed away Sunday night, after spending more than a week in a coma, her daughter confirms.        
  
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• Pedestrian hit by car in Portsmouth

  18-02-2019 15:00
  The accident happened just after 2 a.m. along the Western Freeway.        
  
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• Dead whale washes up in the Outer Banks

  18-02-2019 14:26
  Corolla Beach Rescue said the animal came ashore sometime Saturday night.        
  
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• North Carolina to hold hearing on undecided US House race

  18-02-2019 13:54
  The North Carolina State Board of Elections is holding a hearing on ballot fraud allegations in the nation's last undecided congressional election.        
  
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• One person hurt in York house fire

  18-02-2019 13:44
  The fire happened around 5:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Wilkins Drive, in the Bruton area of York County.        
  
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• Public Works to Begin Road Work on Laskin Road Beginning Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019

  15-02-2019 17:08 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  Virginia Beach Public Works has scheduled road work on Laskin Road from Red Robin Road to Bayway Road on Saturday, February 23, 2019 through Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.  The work will be on the westbound...
  
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• Utility Work to Affect N. Lynnhaven Road Starting Feb. 18

  15-02-2019 15:54 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  ​Starting on Monday, Feb. 18, utility work will impact traffic on N. Lynnhaven Road.To safely facilitate this work, a portion of N. Lynnhaven Road near the intersection with Virginia Beach Boulevardwill...
  
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• FRIDAY FLAVOR: Enjoy water views, drinks, desserts at Pagoda teahouse

  15-02-2019 13:27
  The historic Pagoda building in the Freemason District is now home to the Hummingbird Macarons & Bakery teahouse.        
  
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• Public Works to Begin Road Work on Laskin Road Beginning Monday, Feb. 18,2019

  15-02-2019 13:03 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  Virginia Beach Public Works has scheduled road work on Laskin Road from Red Robin Road to Bayway Road on Monday, February 18, 2019.  The work will be on the westbound bridge deck, so westbound traffic...
  
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• Tommie, dog intentionally set on fire in Richmond park, has died

  15-02-2019 12:41
  "I’m so very sorry to share that Tommie just passed away. He had just finished having his bandages changed and stopped breathing; his body simply gave out," the shelter said in a Facebook post.        
  
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• Two dead, 4 seriously hurt in Virginia Beach crash

  15-02-2019 12:09
  An early Friday morning crash at Military Highway and Indian River Road killed two people and injured four others.        
  
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• Car crash causes nearly 1,600 homes in Suffolk to lose power

  15-02-2019 12:07
  After a car crash caused nearly 1,600 homes in Suffolk to lose power, Dominion Energy crews had to make emergency repairs to a pole.        
  
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• Crash caused nearly 1,600 homes in Suffolk to lose power

  15-02-2019 05:38
  After a car crash caused nearly 1,600 homes in Suffolk to lose power, Dominion Energy crews had to make emergency repairs to a pole.        
  
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• Flu-related deaths climb to 16 in North Carolina

  15-02-2019 05:20
  That brings the total in the state to 52 deaths for the 2018-2019 flu season so far.        
  
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• Three detained following shooting at MacArthur

  15-02-2019 05:11
  Police said three people were detained after a fight inside the mall that led to gunfire. A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were hurt in the shooting.        
  
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• 'My Mommy Instincts Kicked In:' Greensboro Mother, Baby Survive Hit-And-Run Crash

  15-02-2019 04:12
  "I thank God for me and my baby being here. There was some Guardian Angel watching over me and my baby, because we wasn't supposed to walk away from that."        
  
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• Three arrested following shooting at MacArthur

  15-02-2019 03:52
  Police said three people were arrested after a fight inside the mall that led to gunfire. A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were hurt in the shooting.        
  
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• Man arrested in shooting of 2 people at Walgreens store

  15-02-2019 03:00
  A 60-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting of two people at a Walgreens store in North Carolina.        
  
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• Fatal Accident Shuts Down Indian River Road at Military Highway

  15-02-2019 02:58 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  ​On Friday, February 15, 2019 at approximately 12:53AM, Emergency Communications received a call for service for a vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles at the intersection of Military Highwayand...
  
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• Virginia legislature elects new state Supreme Court judge

  15-02-2019 02:54
  The Virginia General Assembly has chosen a state appeals court judge to fill an opening on the Supreme Court of Virginia.        
  
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• Proposed Va. bill makes maliciously harming cats, dogs a felony

  15-02-2019 01:13
  SB 1604 makes the penalty for animal abuse a class six felony, which carries a punishment of up to five years in jail.        
  
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• Norfolk shipyard given $114.5M to modernize USS Bulkeley, plans to hire 50-75 new workers

  15-02-2019 00:55
  BAE Systems's received a $114.5 million contract from the U.S. navy to modernize the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84).        
  
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• Cross in marsh sparks intrigue in Poquoson

  15-02-2019 00:53
  The cross has been around for a couple years on Messick Road. Many people wonder how it got there and the story behind it.        
  
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• There's a major business boom happening in Greenbrier

  15-02-2019 00:47
  New businesses are on the way at Greenbrier Square, north of I-64.        
  
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• Scammers target Chesapeake residents by acting as government employees

  15-02-2019 00:33
  Scammers are acting like they are City of Chesapeake representatives and asking residents for information.        
  
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• Virginia Beach Schools to vote on budget in March

  15-02-2019 00:29
  VBCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence released his version of the 2019-2020 school budget which includes a 3-percent increase for all employees.        
  
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• Rep. Walter Jones remembered for deep convictions at funeral

  14-02-2019 23:27
  Rep. Walter Jones' district includes the Outer Banks.        
  
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• Workshop Will Show How Forests and Greenways Can Help Mitigate Urban Flooding

  14-02-2019 11:29 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  ​As residents throughout the region confront the challenges of increased coastal flooding, Virginia Beach is exploring all possible solutions to reduce flood risks, including natural solutions that could...
  
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• Accident Involving a Pedestrian leads to Police Vehicle Pursuit

  14-02-2019 05:28 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  ​ On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at approximately 1:57​AM, uniformed officers observed an accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Virginia Beach BoulevardThe...
  
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• Newport News 7-11 clerk arrested for pepper spraying homeless man

  12-02-2019 05:22
  "I’m like sir if you do not leave I’m going to call the police or I’m going to mace you."        
  
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• Black leaders say they forgive Northam

  12-02-2019 01:51
  Eight leaders held a news conference on the steps of the state Capitol on Monday calling for people to forgive Northam.        
  
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• Senators demand answers on skyrocketing insulin costs

  12-02-2019 01:40
  U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Patty Murray and their Democratic colleagues on the HELP Committee sent letters to Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi asking for more information regarding increasing insulin costs.        
  
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• Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding offers ODU students scholarships

  12-02-2019 01:39
  Starting this fall, between 10 to 20 students will receive scholarships of up to $5,000 a semester to promote digital shipbuilding.        
  
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• Hit-and-run victim in Norfolk in coma, family asks for help

  12-02-2019 01:39
  An 85-year-old woman was put in a coma after someone hit her with a car in Norfolk and left her. Her family and police are trying to find who did it.        
  
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• Police investigate after evidence of fire found in Ocean View dunes

  12-02-2019 01:38
  Ocean View neighbors are concerned after evidence of a fire was found in sand dunes close to their homes.        
  
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• Hampton bets on horse racing gambling center, facility to open in September

  12-02-2019 01:25
  Rosie's Gaming Emporium should open about a month after horse racing returns to Virginia's Colonial Downs.        
  
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• York County family's car, garage damaged in shooting

  12-02-2019 01:22
  A York County neighborhood is on high alert after someone shot at a family's home over the weekend.Sheriff's officials said crime has picked up in the county in the last several days.        
  
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• Virginia Beach wants input on Salem Woods Park project

  12-02-2019 01:16
  An open house on the future of the park will be held Monday night from 6 to 8 o'clock at the Kempsville Recreation Center.        
  
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• Staff members resign after Fairfax allegations

  11-02-2019 22:41
  Two of his three state staffers resigned as well the director and the fundraiser of his political action committee.        
  
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• Norfolk Southern details plan to improve railroad, cut costs

  11-02-2019 22:28
  Norfolk Southern railroad expects to become significantly more efficient by 2021, and operate with 3,000 fewer employees and 500 fewer locomotives.        
  
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• Grant Applications Currently Being Accepted for Nonprofit Community Organizations

  11-02-2019 16:44 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  ​The City of Virginia Beach is currently accepting applications for Community Organization Grants through Friday, March 29. Community Organization Grants -COG awards monetary grants to qualified...
  
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• CVB Wins Bid for New Sports Event

  11-02-2019 16:10 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  ​The Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau -CVB announces that Virginia Beach will be the host city for the 2020 Amateur Sports Alliance of North America -ASANA Softball World Series. ASANA was...
  
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• Public Works to Hold Open House for Windsor Woods Drainage Project

  11-02-2019 13:03 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  The Virginia Beach Public Works Department will be having an open house for the Windsor Woods Drainage / Club House Road Drainage -CIP 7-028 project this week.The open house will be held this Wednesday,...
  
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• Officer involved shooting

  09-02-2019 18:28 via City of Virginia Beach - News
  ​UPDATEThe man shot has died of his injuries.  His identity is being withheld for 24 hours to allow additional next of kin to be notified.​******On February 9, 2019 at 11:01 a.m. Officers...
  
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