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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton City Schools is ironing out the final details before welcoming students back virtually for the upcoming school year. School board members got an update at their meeting Wednesday night. One of the main focuses is making sure students are connected to the virtual classroom before the first day of school on Sept.…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police with assistance from the Chesapeake Bureau of Criminal Investigations are investigating a interstate shooting early Thursday. State police say the incident occurred just before 1:30 a.m. in the area of westbound I-264, west of Birdneck Road. Police say this appears to be an isolated incident and there…

VIRGINIA BEACH (WAVY) — City Council appears poised to pay more attention to the Oceanfront’s Atlantic Avenue corridor following dire warnings from business owners and community members alike about the state of affairs at the city’s economic engine. “Intimidating crowds,” gun violence, neglected infrastructure and reduced oversight are just a few of the factors that…

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — On Wednesday afternoon, Portsmouth clergy leaders will discuss the current state of the city and address the felony charges against more than a dozen high-profile African-Americans community members, including State Senator Louise Lucas, public defenders, NAACP leaders and a Portsmouth School Board member. The conference from the Martin Luther King, Jr.…

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Sen. Louise Lucas made her first remarks after being charged with two felonies for an incident that happened at Portsmouth’s Confederate monument on June 10. “I will be vindicated,” shouted Lucas as she arrived at the Virginia Assembly Tuesday afternoon. Virginia lawmakers are taking up dozens of criminal justice reforms during…

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY/AP) — Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene announced during a Monday afternoon press conference that State Sen. Louise Lucas has been charged with two felonies for an incident at the city’s Confederate monument on June 10. She, among others, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and injury to a monument…

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia General Assembly special session that convenes Tuesday morning will deal with budget shortfalls, criminal justice reform, and policing policies.  Due to COVID-19, state leaders will not reconvene in the state capitol. For social distancing, state senators will meet at the Virginia Science Museum and delegates on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.  The only guarantee with the $200-billion two-year state budget due to the COVID-19 budget blowup appears…

We are enjoying a nice day for a change. It’s been a tough Summer. Seems like the bulk of the time has been spent talking about severe weather, extreme heat, several tropical systems, and flooding. So it’s almost surreal to have a quiet day for a change, but that’s what we have today. Tower Cam…

ASHBURN, Va. (WAVY) — The Washington Football Team made a historic announcement on Monday, naming former player Jason Wright the NFL’s first ever Black team president. Wright, a former running back who was with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals, is now the youngest president in the league at 38…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued six mariners after their boat capsized in adverse weather 16 miles east of Cape Henry on Sunday afternoon. Watchstanders received an alert that a personal locator beacon (PLB) was activated and attempted to call the beacon’s owner. When the owner could not be reached, watchstanders…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election. Pelosi is cutting short lawmakers’ summer recess with a vote expected…

Yesterday was rough! We had a lot of reports of flooding in the region. An area of low pressure was moving through the area, and the moisture was very rich and deep. There were several areas of heavy rain that stayed pretty static. Rain Yesterday Afternoon However, the area of rain that sat over Surry…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police say a motorcycle crash resulted in a fatality Friday night. Police say the crash happened on Princess Anne Road near Cheyenne Road. The call reporting the crash came in at 9:16 p.m., dispatchers said. As of 10:15 p.m., eastbound traffic on Princess Anne Road was being diverted…

Our weather pattern has changed a little bit in the past few days, but one thing still remains the same. The atmosphere is packed with moisture and there’s a good chance for heavy rain today. Flash Flood Watch Today and Tonight This morning we are seeing some of the rain across Hampton Roads. In the…

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Jennifer Lawrence and her family like going to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA — when they can. The family bought five passes to the amusement park last October for a purchase price of more than $800, and $69 comes out of their bank account every month. But they haven’t…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — In a year in which Virginia is seeing record unemployment, businesses in the resort community say they are being forced to close their doors in the peak of the summer season because of the lack of help. Slight staffing issues are typical this time of year in the resort community…

YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) – Several fire departments reported to a house fire in York County Friday morning. When crews arrived at the home in the 100 block of Hickory Hills Drive just after 8 a.m. they found heavy smoke and fire coming from the structure. Officials confirmed there are injuries reported, but did not…

WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — The community in Wilson came together Thursday night to say goodbye to one of their own. Cannon Hinnant was just five years old. He was shot and killed in his own front yard. His neighbor is charged with murder.  Cannon’s family and friends are devastated. They’re still trying to wrap their minds…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — State Police say a man died after he was shot with his own gun during a struggle with troopers following a police pursuit late Wednesday. According to Virginia State Police Spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Anaya, around 10:23 p.m. Wednesday a State Trooper tried to stop a vehicle for reckless driving as…

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk School Board learned more details Wednesday about the district’s plan for virtual learning this fall. Last month, the board voted 6-1 to reopen virtually. Wednesday night’s meeting went over a number of components of their plans for students. Topics covered included students’ virtual schedules, food distribution, technology distribution, child…