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Citing "operational needs," Sentara Health announced their plans to layoff roughly 220 employees, mainly from Sentara Health Plans, according to the division's president.

An undercover sting operation led to the arrest of a sex offender who recently learned he'll likely spend the rest of his life in prison. 

The historic Bacon Castle in Surry County is hosting a Renaissance Faire next month on the property dubbed the "Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire."

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.

A strong coastal storm is lashing Hampton Roads Sunday with gusty winds, steady rain, and widespread flooding in low-lying neighborhoods across Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Diane Keaton, whose career spanned over five decades and included leading roles in dozens of features, died at the age of 79, People reported, citing a family spokesperson.

Apparent gunfire quickly cleared the field toward the end of a football game at IC Norton Friday night, video obtained by WTKR News 3 shows.

One person is seriously injured and two others have minor injuries following a crash at the intersection of Ballentine Boulevard and Middle Towne Crescent, according to Norfolk police.

Smartmouth Brewing is closing its original location in Norfolk after serving the community for 13 years, according to a press release from the brewery.

In the late 1980s, James King attended a wedding in Ohio, and later that night, he brutally murdered the mother of the bride. He served 20 years for that murder, after which, he moved to Virginia.

A line wrapped through Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach for a pop-up shop featuring Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams' brand Virginia.

News 3 forecaster Derrah Getter got an up-close look at the animals in the Virginia Aquarium's newest exhibit Survival of the Slowest.

Bay scallops were once "locally extinct" in the Eastern Shore — however, restoration work from local research groups has resulted in the population "multiplying exponentially."

Newport News Public Schools announced Wednesday a stricter cellphone policy that will take effect Nov. 5, eliminating phone use during lunch and transition periods for high school students.

Hampton mother Lamisha Richards is upset after she says her son was left on a school bus and she wasn’t notified for multiple hours.

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Nami Nori, the New York City-based sushi bar and restaurant where Pharrell Williams is a partner, is opening a new location in Virginia Beach's Atlantic Park this weekend.

A massive house fire on Court Street in Olde Towne on Tuesday morning was accidental, Portsmouth Fire officials said Thursday.

A Virginia Beach parent is speaking with News 3 after they claim their child was threatened by another student at Brandon Middle School that they were going to shoot them.

The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO) held its third job fair Tuesday for inmates preparing to reenter the workforce.

A contractor who was in the United States illegally from El Salvador was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to raping an 11-year-old girl on three separate occasions.

Virginia Furniture Company, a Norfolk landmark for 86 years, will close December 31 as family owners retire from the Neon District business.

In the heart of Pungo, the sound of dirt bikes revving and tires spinning through dirt signals more than just family fun.

One person has died and another was hospitalized following a fire that started in the Olde Towne area of Portsmouth Tuesday morning, a Portsmouth Fire & Rescue official confirmed to News 3.

A U.S. Navy sailor was extorted for thousands of dollars after connecting with someone on the dating app Tinder in a case that highlights the growing threat of online scams, according authorities.

Grammy-winning music producer Timbaland is coming home to Hampton Roads for a special tribute weekend called "Timbaland Way" later this month, bringing recognition to the Virginia Beach neighborhoods

Portsmouth police say they are attempting to apprehend a shooting suspect they have contained on Washington Street Monday afternoon.

Three Asian small-clawed otter pups were born at the Virginia Zoo at the end of August, the Zoo said in a release.

President Donald Trump celebrated the Navy's 250th birthday at Naval Station Norfolk Sunday afternoon, touting its strength and perseverance in a speech to sailors.

Virginia Beach Fire has deployed resources at the Oceanfront following reports of a missing swimmer near 12th Street Sunday afternoon.

Members of the COVA Visibility Brigade are at the Norview Avenue 64 overpass in Norfolk protesting President Donald Trump's visit to the Naval Station Norfolk.

Two people were killed and another was hurt after a crash involving an Amazon delivery truck in Hampton Saturday evening.

Another Outer Banks oceanfront house has fallen, bringing the total to nine in just four days, according to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Democratic nominee for Attorney General Jay Jones is facing accusations that he sent text messages suggesting he would like to shoot the Speaker of the House of Delegates.

Residents in the Deep Creek neighborhood of Chesapeake are raising concerns about drivers speeding and running stop signs while cutting through their streets — a problem they say has worsened.

The White House is asking nine major universities, including the University of Virginia, to commit to President Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.

A teen died after a shooting on I-64 in Norfolk caused an SUV to run off the road and crash Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police.

Another oceanfront home has fallen in Buxton Thursday afternoon, marking the eighth home to collapse in just three days.

A new poll conducted by Emerson College/The Hill on Thursday revealed data regarding Virginia's 2025 elections — which is now just over a month away.

Chesapeake police say they are investigating a shooting on the 1100 block of Seaboard Avenue. News 3 has a crew at the scene.

The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) ended its contract with Tidewater Fibre Corporation (TFC), which provided services in James City County, York County, Williamsburg and Poquoson

Naval Station Norfolk is hosting a celebration to honor the United States Navy's 250th birthday, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, and thousands of sailors.