Virginia Beach news

• FEMA to conduct training exercise at Surry nuclear power plant

  07-07-2025 22:28
  
  The biennial exercise conducted by FEMA aims to test the state and local response to an emergency at the nuclear facility.        
  
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• Virginia Beach business owner hopes to bring arena to the Oceanfront

  08-07-2025 05:00
  
  A Virginia Beach business owner has launched an effort to bring a professional sports team to the Oceanfront.        
  
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• Virginia Beach woman found safe

  08-07-2025 04:56
  
  Elizabeth Alexander Williams, 84, left her home around 12:20 p.m. on Monday.        
  
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• Storms predicted for Tuesday evening could bring flash floods

  08-07-2025 04:41
  
  High humidity and available moisture will make for an increased risk of strong to severe thunderstorms with extremely high rainfall rates and damaging wind gusts.        
  
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• Heat index could reach 108 degrees Tuesday amid heat advisory

  08-07-2025 03:12
  
  The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for "feels-like" temperatures that could reach 108 degrees.        
  
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• Michaela Rose leaves her mark at LSU with historic 800-meter performances

  08-07-2025 01:51
  
  Rose broke the elusive 1:59 barrier not once, not twice—but five times during her college career. No other collegiate runner has ever accomplished that feat.        
  
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• US Coast Guard-Corpus Christi rescue swimmer saves 169 lives in Texas floods; called an 'American Hero'

  08-07-2025 01:44
  
  USCG Petty Officer Scott Ruskan said this is his first mission.        
  
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• Former Chesapeake Parks & Rec volunteer charged with underage sexual offenses against family member

  08-07-2025 00:45
  
  Authorities arrested Robie Evans, 61, on multiple sexual offenses involving minors under his care.        
  
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• Youngkin lauds federal and local cooperation in Virginia immigrant arrests

  08-07-2025 00:40
  
  Immigration arrests in Virginia have surged by 350% due to increased collaboration between local and federal law enforcement.        
  
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• Significant North Carolina flooding leaves 1 dead as over 100 people are rescued

  08-07-2025 00:19
  
  N.C. state troopers responded after a vehicle was swept away in floodwaters, and the body of an 83-year-old woman was found inside.        
  
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• Norfolk School Board partners with VSBA for superintendent recruitment

  08-07-2025 00:18
  
  The Norfolk School Board kicked off its two-day retreat, focusing on major priorities for the upcoming school year, including the search for a new superintendent.        
  
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• Man indicted in connection to October robbery on Newtown Road

  07-07-2025 23:30
  
  Federal authorities indicted John Butler III of Norfolk in connection with a Virginia Beach robbery.        
  
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• Former inmate finds fresh start in Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office kitchen role

  07-07-2025 23:07
  
  Wendy Morelli, a former inmate, starts work in the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office kitchen through the New Beginning Program for reentry.        
  
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• 5 adults, 1 child displaced after Newport News fire

  07-07-2025 22:50
  
  A fire in Newport News displaced several residents but caused no injuries.        
  
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• Two teenagers found shot in Elizabeth City

  07-07-2025 22:38
  
  Police said both gunshot victims are in their early teens. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.        
  
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• Overnight road closures on I-64 in Hampton set for Tuesday morning

  07-07-2025 22:24
  
  VDOT plans brief I-64 stoppages in Hampton from midnight to 4 a.m. Tuesday.        
  
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• Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree finalizes $1 billion Family Dollar sale

  07-07-2025 22:24
  
  Dollar Tree sold Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms in a deal worth approximately $1 billion.        
  
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• Man accused of pointing assault rifle at 4 people in York County

  07-07-2025 21:57
  
  The Yorktown man is accused of pointing an assault rifle at four people in a vehicle.        
  
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• Veterans Affairs to reduce staffing by nearly 12,000 by September

  07-07-2025 21:41
  
  Since Jan. 1, the VA has let go of nearly 17,000 employees and expects to lay off an additional 12,000 in the next three months, the department said in a release.        
  
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• Tractor-trailer overturns on I-564 in Norfolk

  07-07-2025 21:32
  
  Virginia State Police investigate a tractor-trailer crash on I-564 near Little Creek Exit with no reported injuries.        
  
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• Update: Body found on burning boat near Midtown Tunnel, officials say

  07-07-2025 20:44
  
  Fire crews responded to a boat fire near the West Norfolk Bridge Thursday morning.        
  
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• Norfolk summer camp blends outdoor adventure with life lessons for kids

  07-07-2025 19:47
  
  Norfolk Sheriff's Office camp engages kids in fun and learning activities.        
  
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• Cookout leftovers? Here's how long they can last in the fridge or freezer

  07-07-2025 18:21
  
  According to experts from Better Homes and Gardens, here's how long some popular cookout items can be safely stored in the fridge or freezer.        
  
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• Chesapeake police seeking public's help finding man who propositioned underage girl

  07-07-2025 16:54
  
  Chesapeake police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who propositioned an underage girl for sex at a business on June 30.        
  
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• Man suspected of murdering his 3 daughters may have been seen in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest

  07-07-2025 15:12
  
  Marshals said they are beginning to receive tips from the public, are checking each one, and hope one of the tips will help catch Decker.        
  
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• Virginia Beach rescue team heads to Texas amid deadly floods

  07-07-2025 13:38
  
  Virginia Beach's Swiftwater Rescue Team is deploying to Texas to aid flood response.        
  
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• Oscar Smith DB Jayden Covil commits to the University of Virginia

  07-07-2025 06:45
  
  UVA lands commitment from three-star Oscar Smith cornerback        
  
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• Report finds 51 communities in Virginia now meet ‘pharmacy desert’ criteria

  07-07-2025 05:28
  
  Virginia lawmakers learn about decreasing pharmacy access, with researchers finding 51 areas labeled 'pharmacy deserts' as pharmacies keep closing.        
  
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• Red Cross assists family after Virginia Beach fire displaces 4

  07-07-2025 05:26
  
  A fire displaced a Virginia Beach family of four from their home on Sunday; the Red Cross is providing temporary housing.        
  
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• Patient who escaped from Eastern State Hospital has been found

  07-07-2025 05:26
  
  Virginia State Police were looking for Glenn Jefferson Large Jr., a man who escaped from Eastern State Hospital mental health facility. He has now been found.        
  
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