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Violent sex offenders on the loose in Virginia Beach Video
UPDATE: Stephen Ausbun has been located in a Colorado jail. They were last seen in Virginia Beach. All were convicted of heinous crimes and are wanted for violating the state sex offender registry. more
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UPDATE: Missing Gloucester teen found in New York City Photo
A 15-year-old runaway from Gloucester has been located safe in New York City. more
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McAuliffe proposes power plant at closing Franklin International Paper mill
ISLE OF WIGHT – Unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is proposing to buy International Paper Co.'s site in Franklin to convert into a wood-fired power plant. more
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Sinkhole closes one lane of I-64 East in New Kent County
New Kent County, Va. - V-DOT crews have closed the right lane on I-64 East at mile marker 207, just east of the Bottoms Bridge exit, due to a sinkhole. more
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Four families displaced by fire in Chesapeake
A fire in a Chesapeake apartment building last night has displaced four families. more
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State Senate passes bill that would ban cell phone use while driving Video
The Senate has passed a bill banning talking on a cell phone unless you have a hands free device. more
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Hampton Roads drivers dodge potholes on interstate roads Video
VDOT says it won't cost taxpayers extra money for repairs, but it will cost some time in traffic while drivers wait for pothole crews to fill all the holes. more
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2nd man arrested in Hampton drive-by shooting that wounded two 16-year-olds Photo
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a drive-by shooting last month. more
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Police arrest one suspect in string of assaults in Virginia Beach Video
Last Friday, February 5 at approximately 1:30 a.m. Virginia Beach police responded to reports that two male suspects wearing masks violently assaulted a man and woman. more
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Longtime longshoreman union chief lives on in members' memories Video
Longtime longshoreman union chief lives on in members' memories more
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The USS Cole deploys to the Mediterranean after weekend delay Video
Norfolk, Va. - About 300 Norfolk-based sailors are underway to the Mediterranean, anxiously waiting to find out how they will spend the next seven months. After being delayed over the weekend due to weather, the USS Cole left Naval Station Norfolk Monday afternoon. more
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Suffolk police searching for liquor store burglar with expensive taste in vodka
SUFFOLK, Va. - Suffolk Police are searching for a burglary suspect who has very specific tastes. On January 31st a man wearing a ski mask broke the front door glass of the ABC store on Constance Road. more
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Secretary of commerce visits Newport News, tours homes with Chinese drywall
NEWPORT NEWS — A high-ranking state official promised to help homeowners dealing with Chinese drywall on Monday, although there's still no specific plan to aid them. more
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Soldier with local ties is killed in helicopter crash in Germany
A soldier with ties to Yorktown died last week in a helicopter crash during an Army training mission in Germany. more
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Bon temps roulez: Saints help New Orleans' healing by beating Colts in Super Bowl, 31-17
The Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter. New Orleans knows how to celebrate, but for the beleaguered city and its long-bedraggled NFL franchise, the championship touched off a new kind of joy. more
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Already buried under 3 feet of snow, Mid-Atlantic prepares for 2nd big storm; Midwest also hit Video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Snow blew across the Midwest Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second straight day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard. more
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Two people displaced by Newport News fire
Two Newport News residents were displaced by a fire last night that left their home condemned. more
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Snow melts but chilly temperatures will linger in Hampton Roads
The snow's gone but the cold weather's here to stay this week. Monday should see temperatures peak in the low 30s with a low of 25 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Wakefield. This week temperatures will remain low. The next time the area has a shot at wintry weather will be on... more
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Hampton Roads real estate: New-home construction falls to 10-year low
Jeremy Findlay is building a home in James City County, hoping there's a buyer out there who wants it. more
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Newport News school district considering from $10 million to $20 million in budget cuts
Closing a school, eliminating 160 jobs and cutting expenses by $13 million usually are not the elements of a hopeful budget scenario. more
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Cold case: Killing of youth worker shocked community of Southeast Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS — Leonard Carter moved from Brooklyn to Newport News because he thought it would be safer. more
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Sarah Palin tells 'tea party' crowd that 'America is ready for another revolution' Video
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Palin, in a speech that was short on ideas but big on enthusiasm, took aim at President Barack Obama and the Democrats, telling a gathering of "tea party" activists that America is ripe for another revolution. more
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41-year-old man killed in single vehicle crash in James City County
The 41-year-old driver of a pick-up truck was killed when he drove into a tree off the I-64 in James City County early this morning. more
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Bar busters - investigating the smoking ban Video
NewsChannel 3 investigates which local bars and restaurants are in compliance with the new law - and which ones are not. more
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Police investigating a string of assaults in Virginia Beach Video
Virginia Beach investigators are working to catch two masked men who violently assaulted a man with a gun and sexually assaulted a woman last night in the parking lot of the Bayside Arms Apartments on Dandy Ct. more
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Black History Month Events
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Local father convicted twice of beating, paralyzing his two sons Video
Speller will be sentenced today for his most recent violent beatings. He faces between 12 and 21 years in prison under the terms of his plea agreement. more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Automotive Assistant, Point Harbor
Job Title: Automotive Assistant more
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H1N1 flu: More shots to get the H1N1 vaccine Photo
The Peninsula Health District's H1N1 influenza vaccination campaign continues Monday with several more opportunities to get vaccinated. more
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Police identify body found on I-64 near Cunningham Drive Video
The body of the man found on the shoulder of Interstate 64 East has been identified as 40-year-old Manuel A. Rubio of the 2100 block of West Mercury Boulevard in Hampton. more
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VDOT prepares for severe weather on its way to Hampton Roads Video
Rain, sleet, and freezing temperatures are expected to head to Hampton Roads. more
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Chesapeake family's pet goat stolen and beheaded, put back into yard Video
Fran Hoyt says she found Andy's head Wednesday morning - not just dumped - but carefully placed facing away from the house. more
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Local woman talks about participating in sit-in for civil rights 50 years ago Video
February 1, 1960 four black college students from North Carolina made national headlines sitting at a lunch counter in North Carolina asking to be served. more
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Parents of slain Newport News woman to raise her two children Video
Danielle Knarr's parents will remember her as a happy, ambitious mother of two beautiful children. more
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Virginia Beach woman wanted for stealing from clients turns herself in to police Video
Rosa Landers, wanted for stealing from clients in Virginia Beach, turned herself in to police. She was transported to the Virginia Beach Correctional Center where she received a $3000 bond. more
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DMV to perform system maintenance February 13
The Department of Motor Vehicles will be performing system maintenance on Saturday, February 13. more
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HRT president talks Light Rail plans Video
HRT new CEO and president Philip Schucet had a frank discussion Wednesday afternoon about the project's budget. more
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Report: Soldier from Virginia Beach killed in Pakistan
A soldier from Virginia Beach was one of three U.S. service members killed by a roadside attack in Pakistan Wednesday. more
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Newport News police search for man wanted for abduction, assault
Newport News police need the public's help to locate a wanted individual. more
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Newport News Toyota owner takes action to get help for damages caused by vehicle Video
The owner of a recalled Toyota in Newport News, Tramyne Hickmon, blames the car's faulty gas pedal for causing him to crash into his apartment. He has a recalled car and a damaged apartment and says he has not gotten any help from the apartment management. more
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VDOT almost plowed through snow budget before snow storm Video
Before the big snow storm hit and froze the roads VDOT had already spent 94 percent of its statewide snow budget. more
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Chesapeake Toyota dealership prepares for recall Video
Priority Toyota is one of many dealerships in Hampton Roads preparing to fix thousands of cars. more
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Investigators say faulty space heater caused deadly Hampton fire Video
A residential fire took the lives of three children in Hampton late Tuesday night. more
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VDOT to repair potholes on local highways, many caused by winter storm Video
VDOT used plows, salt, and sand to get the snow off the roads, but during this process NewsChannel 3 found that parts of our highways were also removed. more
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Federal lawsuit filed against Va. parole board
Virginia's parole board has unfairly denied parole to thousands of inmates who were incarcerated before the state abolished parole in 1995, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Teacher, Sylvan Learning Center
Job Order Number: 152384 more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Store Manager, Edenton
Job Title: Store Manager, P.Time more
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Norfolk residents of Spartan Village to get federal grant for nor'easter damage Video
The government is taking action to help the people of Spartan Village in Norfolk. more
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Toyota owner in Newport News blames faulty gas pedal for crashing into his apartment Video
Parts to repair sticky Toyota gas pedals started arriving at some Toyota dealers Tuesday. People should be able to get their cars fixed starting Friday. more
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Newport News police charge man with stabbing girlfriend to death Video
It didn't take long for police to decide that they thought Owen Walker was telling the truth. Inside the apartment Danielle Knarr was dead. Walker said he stabbed her. more
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Local therapist speaks out on sex addiction Video
Nationally, studies show about three to six percent of Americans might be addicted to sex, and about 80 percent of them are men. more
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Woman charged with causing school bus accident in Pasquotank County Video
The Daily Advance in North Carolina is reporting that the driver of the pick-up truck will be charged in the accident. more
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Local students happy to miss school as their parents adjust daily routines Video
Today, kids have another day off from school - but all the time off is not making life very easy for parents. more
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Proposed defense budget paves way for carrier base in Florida
As Florida lawmakers celebrated, Virginia leaders on Monday girded for another attempt keep an aircraft carrier and its thousands of jobs from leaving Hampton Roads. more
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Norfolk officials say the city was not prepared for severity of winter storm Video
The poor state of the roads in Norfolk has many wondering what the city's plan was for a winter storm. more
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Local tow truck drivers say business has more than doubled since winter storm Video
The roads are still a dangerous mess in many parts of Hampton Roads - meaning more business for local tow truck drivers. more
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VDOT warns for potential of black ice as temperatures drop Video
HAMPTON ROADS --As temperatures fall in the evening and overnight hours, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is warning motorists of the potential for black ice and urging residents to drive with caution. more
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Crime rates dropped in Hampton over the past five years
Crime has gone down in the city of Hampton over the past 5 years, according to the Hampton Police Division. more
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Have to drive in the snow? Use these tips to stay safe
Caution is the name of the game if you want to hit the roads during a possibly snowy day today. more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Refrigeration Tech, Kitty Hawk
Job Title: Refrigeration Tech more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Concrete finishers, Williamsburg
Job Order Number: 151264 more
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Police officer attacked by pit bull, then by dog's owner Photo
A Newport News police officer responding to a domestic disturbance on Sunday was attacked by a pit bull and then by the dog's owner. more
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Two injured in Virginia Beach house fire Video
Virginia Beach, Va. - The Virginia Beach Fire Department had to battle the snow and a house fire in the Lake Placid section of the city Saturday night. more
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Defense Department to recommend moving Norfolk carrier to Mayport, Fla. Photo
A reported final draft of a Defense Department planning document recommends moving an aircraft carrier to a new, permanent base in Mayport, Fla., which would be a major loss to Hampton Roads. more
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A pastor speaks about Dianne Green, man accused in her slaying Photo
Every Sunday for years, Dianne Green served as an usher at Holy Tabernacle Church of Deliverance, welcoming guests and helping them find a place to sit. more
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Summit for Someone: Hampton veterinarian making the climb for at-risk teens
NEWPORT NEWS—Brian Richie, a veterinarian at Todds Lane Veterinary Hospital in Hampton, will be climbing California's 14,000-foot Mount Shasta June 4, as part of a program to raise money to provide urban at-risk teens with access to outdoor activities. more
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US military says medical airlifts from Haiti resume after suspension of several days Video
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. military has resumed the airlifts that brought hundreds of Haitian earthquake victims to hospitals in the United States, ending a four-day suspension, a military spokesman said Monday. more
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Virginia Beach landmark, The Jewish Mother, to close down and relocate Video
The Jewish Mother, a full service deli and night spot, will have to close its doors at the current location within nine months. more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Construction Laborers Wanted, Williamsburg
Job Order Number: 152518 more
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Many snow removal services advertising on Craigslist Video
There just aren't enough plows in Hampton Roads to get all the streets cleared. more
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Criminal profiler says location where Morgan Harrington's body was dumped crucial to case Video
Update: 1/29 at 5 p.m. more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Dental Front Desk Clerk, Kitty Hawk
Job Title: Dental Front Desk Clerk more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Service Technician, Suffolk
Job Order Number: 150219 more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Receptionist, Elizabeth City
Job Title: Receptionist more
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Smithfield family plans to use snow plow to make extra money during winter storm Video
People all over Hampton Roads have spent big bucks on plows hoping people trapped by the snow will call for help. more
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Non-emergency city contact information for Hampton Roads and North Carolina
Cities across Hampton Roads want to make sure people don't clog up 911 with non-emergency calls. more
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Two 15-year-olds killed in dirt bike collision in Chesapeake
Two 15-year-old boys collided on dirt bikes in Chesapeake on Thursday evening, killing one and sending one to the hospital. more
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Report a Pothole in Your City
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Local tow truck driver says he expects to stay busy with ice and snow on the way Video
Tow truck drivers may be some of the busiest people this weekend. more
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Deacon at Newport News church allegedly pulled knife
NEWPORT NEWS — It started with a parking space. more
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More suspects arrested in Suffolk 'Facebook robbery'
SUFFOLK, Va. - Two suspects sought in Monday's ' Facebook robbery' were arrested Thursday. In addition, police identified and charged a fourth suspect, a 16-year-old male, in connection with the case. more
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Skeletal remains found on Tangier Island
Accomack County, Va. - A box containing skeletal remains was found near a dumpster on Tangier Island on Wednesday. more
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Rabid raccoon found in Norfolk
Norfolk, Va. - A raccoon found in the 900 block of Avenue I, Norfolk tested positive for rabies on Friday, according to the city health department. more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Health Aide, Hampton
Job Order Number: 127024 more
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Taking Action Getting a Job: Mechanic, Elizabeth City
Job Title: Mechanic more
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Newport News schools may cut 150 teachers, 80 other positions
Newport News classrooms may have more students and 150 fewer teachers next year as part of a district plan to cut $15 million to $20 million from its budget. more
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Chesapeake teacher apologizes for nudity in Polanski film, returns to work
After serving a five-day suspension, the teacher who showed part of Roman Polanski's movie version of "Macbeth" to his senior English class will return to work today. more
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Northrop Grumman delivers USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier to Navy
NEWPORT NEWS — The U.S. Navy late Thursday accepted delivery of the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier after a successful round of final sea trials, Northrop Grumman Corp. said this morning. more
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VDOT and State Police prepare for severe weather conditions Video
It's nearly one day away from the possible winter storm, and that means slick road conditions. more
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Man found dead in building on Granby Street in Norfolk
A man was found dead in an unused commercial building in Norfolk on Wednesday, and police are investigating as the city's fifth homicide of the year. more
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Family takes action to help rebuild Lynnhaven Fishing Pier in Virginia Beach Video
The November Nor'easter in 2009 showed no mercy for the man-made Lynnhaven Fishing Pier. more
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Basic medicines running out as doctors, aid groups treat Haiti's thousands of sick and injured
A powerful aftershock struck Haiti on Wednesday, shaking buildings and sending screaming people running into the streets only eight days after the country's capital was devastated by a major earthquake. more
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Defense Department report does not say if Norfolk will lose aircraft carrier
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb urged caution Thursday over a draft report that recommends another East Coast port for aircraft carriers, but stops short of saying that Norfolk should lose one in the process. more
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HRT board appoints former VDOT Commissioner Philip Shucet as CEO Video
Hampton, Va. - The governing board of Hampton Roads Transit has selected former VDOT Commissioner Philip A. Shucet as president and CEO to replace Michael Townes. more
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Norfolk SPCA takes in 25 dogs from North Carolina animal hoarder Video
Norfolk, Va. - The Norfolk SPCA is transporting more than 40 animals that were being hoarded in a Washington, North Carolina home. more
