Chesapeake news

• Virginia Beach City Council to discuss controversial apartment proposal, vote possible

  17-10-2023 23:45
  
  A few acres of land on Princess Anne Road, just west of the Municipal Center in Virginia Beach, is the potential new home for 176 apartments.        
  
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• In honor of 'Missy Elliott Day,' superstar visits Portsmouth to donate $50,000 to housing authority

  17-10-2023 23:40
  
  Gov. Glenn Youngkin recognized October 17 as "Missy Elliott Day" in Virginia in 2022.        
  
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• Poll indicates Virginians care most about the economy, abortion when deciding vote for 2023 elections

  17-10-2023 23:39
  
  The Wason Center poll comes just weeks until Election Day, when all 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly will be on the ballot for the first time since 2019.        
  
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• Norfolk Tides are being sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, expected to stay in Norfolk

  17-10-2023 23:37
  
  “We are thrilled to add this iconic Triple-A franchise to the DBH family and immensely appreciative to be entrusted with continuing Ken’s notable legacy in Norfolk."        
  
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• Deployment extended for Norfolk-based Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group amid Israel-Hamas conflict

  17-10-2023 23:35
  
  Officials did not release a timeline for the extension.        
  
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• Woman who stabbed her children, killing infant, dies by apparent suicide in jail

  17-10-2023 23:17
  
  Back in September, Sarah Ganoe was sentenced to 37 years for stabbing her infant son and 8-year-old daughter at her home in 2021.        
  
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• Shooting in Portsmouth leaves man dead

  17-10-2023 23:08
  
  Portsmouth police say that they received a call for a gunshot around 1:15 a.m. They found a man with a gunshot wound at the scene near 4700 Viola Terrace.        
  
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• Virginia's 88th House District race features incumbent Democrat Don Scott and Republican Jim Wright

  17-10-2023 22:55
  
  All 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly are up for grabs this November. The 88th District for the House of Delegates includes most of Portsmouth.        
  
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• Virginia Beach Fire Dept. teaches first responders how to respond to structural collapses

  17-10-2023 22:50
  
  The skills being taught are ones that Virginia Task Force 2 used in Surfside, Florida to assist after the Champlain Towers building collapse in 2021.        
  
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• Meet the candidates vying for the Peninsula's 86th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates

  17-10-2023 22:39
  
  The new 86th District is on the Peninsula, covering parts of Hampton, York County and all of Poquoson.        
  
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• Virginia Beach passenger shoots driver of vehicle, victim in critical but stable condition

  17-10-2023 22:31
  
  ​In a news release from VBPD, police say that they added a new charge to 34-year-old Kristin Barber's initial offenses.        
  
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• Driver charged with manslaughter for Shore Drive crash that killed Navy member, NCCU student

  17-10-2023 22:25
  
  Ricardo Beckles was allegedly trying to pass a car when he struck two vehicles, killing one of the drivers, police say.        
  
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• Deshayla Harris wrongful death lawsuit should be heard in state court, federal judge rules

  17-10-2023 22:24
  
  The $50 million lawsuit was filed against Virginia Beach by the estate of Deshayla Harris, who was shot and killed during a chaotic night at the Oceanfront in 2021.        
  
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• Renaissance Academy student gets probation for bringing gun to school

  17-10-2023 21:56
  
  William Craigen, 18, pled guilty in Virginia Beach to misdemeanor concealed weapon and felony possession of a firearm on school property.        
  
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• Harrison's Automotive in Chesapeake heavily damaged by fire

  17-10-2023 21:53
  
  The fire happened at Harrison's Automotive on Holland Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon.        
  
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• A potential presidential run for Glenn Youngkin would face logistical hurdles and voter skepticism

  17-10-2023 21:26
  
  Speculation that Gov. Youngkin might jump into the presidential race has long swirled and could further escalate, depending on the outcome of next month's elections.        
  
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• As U.S. sees decline in violent crimes, Virginia sees uptick, FBI data shows

  17-10-2023 20:58
  
  Virginia's homicide rate has been rising steadily since 2018.        
  
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• WWII-era Tuskegee Airman member shares his story at NSU

  17-10-2023 20:43
  
  Sergeant Thomas Newton took the stage at the Wilder Performing Arts Center to talk about his experiences.        
  
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• Youngkin could face lawsuit demanding release of criteria on restoring felons' voting rights

  17-10-2023 19:58
  
  Through the lawsuit, Virginia NAACP aims to obtain public records detailing how Youngkin decides to restore the voting rights of convicted felons.        
  
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• Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors candidate charged after opponent's campaign signs went missing

  17-10-2023 19:54
  
  Smithfield Councilwoman Renee Rountree is charged with receiving stolen goods, a class 1 misdemeanor. She is running for the Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors.        
  
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• 8th annual NEON Festival returns to Norfolk with art, music, comedy

  17-10-2023 18:56
  
  During the free two-day event, attendees will have a chance to check out numerous art exhibitions, mural tours and performances — both local and national.        
  
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• Cheers! Norfolk wine fest returns for 35th annual event

  17-10-2023 18:40
  
  Wine lovers will get a chance to enjoy more than 200 fine wines at this year's Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival in Norfolk.        
  
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• Chesapeake 67-year-old man missing and possibly without medication, police say

  17-10-2023 18:30
  
  William Hall was last seen at his home on Wyant Court over two weeks ago. He requires medication and police believe he doesn't have it with him.        
  
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• Man convicted of killing ODU student pleads guilty to trying to smuggle drugs into jail

  17-10-2023 17:19
  
  Prosecutors said Rashad Dooley tried to have an accomplice mail the drugs to him last year while awaiting sentencing for the 2011 murder of Christopher Cummings.        
  
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• CNU police chief identified as driver in deadly pedestrian crash in Williamsburg

  17-10-2023 17:00
  
  Dan Woloszynowski remains employed by the university, a spokesperson confirmed.        
  
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• What Virginia's 2023 elections could mean for abortion, climate initiatives, gun control

  17-10-2023 16:58
  
  For the first time in 10 years, a Republican trifecta — party control of the governorship and both chambers of the legislature — is possible in Virginia in November.        
  
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• Virginia Sales Tax Holiday returning this weekend

  17-10-2023 16:53
  
  The sales tax holiday, usually taking place the first Friday of August, will instead be October 20-22 after lawmakers forgot to renew the law.        
  
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• Suffolk multiple-vehicle crash closed lanes on VA-164

  17-10-2023 16:11
  
  ​The crash happened near the I-664 ramp. We've reached out to officials for more information on possible injuries or when the crash occurred.        
  
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• Man hospitalized after shooting in Chesapeake, police say

  17-10-2023 14:00
  
  Officers received reports of a gunshot near Border Road and Shady Lane around 8:02 p.m., but found a man with a gunshot injury in the 2100 block of Farmer Lane.        
  
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• Norfolk man found safe, police say

  17-10-2023 13:05
  
  Police said that 67-year-old Robert A. Christian was last seen around 1:00 a.m. on Monday, but has now been found safe.        
  
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• As Virginia's fall fire season begins, here's how you can stay safe

  17-10-2023 05:49
  
  Before you turn on your space heater or light up your fireplace, remember these tips to stay safe.        
  
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• Hampton Roads Congressional Representatives discuss House Speaker race at Congressional Forum

  17-10-2023 01:20
  
  Congresswoman Jen Kiggans called the last two weeks "frustrating" and "chaotic" as the race for who will replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker drags on.        
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash closes part of Effingham Street in Portsmouth, police say

  17-10-2023 01:07
  
  Details are limited, but the road is closed between South Street and I-264.        
  
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• School bus overturns on Cypress Chapel Road in Suffolk; all injuries minor

  17-10-2023 00:46
  
  It happened in the 1400 block of Cypress Chapel Road when the bus was en route to Southwestern Elementary School.        
  
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• Frightmare to bring 'spine-tingling night' to Norfolk's Waterside District

  17-10-2023 00:42
  
  Frightmare, Virginia's top haunted house, is crawling back to the Waterside District with the Frightmare on Waterside Drive: Fears & Phobias.        
  
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