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Navy holds hearing on deaths of divers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:08:05 GMT

Two members of a Navy dive unit are facing involuntary manslaughter and dereliction-of-duty charges in the drowning of two divers at Aberdeen Proving Ground near Baltimore.

Local shelter holds pet adoption event

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:41 GMT

A special animal adoption event is taking place in Norfolk this weekend.

VB City Council meets on Cavalier Hotel

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:56:31 GMT

Virginia Beach City Council members met Tuesday night to discuss details on the Cavalier Hotel Project.

Local 7-Eleven scene sparks questions

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:49:30 GMT

Chopper 10 flew above a scene at a Virginia Beach 7-Eleven store Tuesday that sparked viewer questions.

Navy presents Bronze Stars to sailors

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:51:56 GMT

The Navy honored two local sailors Tuesday for their work in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan last April.

VA Attorney General is pro tunnel tolls

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:17:43 GMT

Virginia's Attorney General jumped in on the tunnel toll debate in Hampton Roads.

Men sentenced for VB theater scare

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:49:48 GMT

A pair of Virginia Beach men was sentenced for causing a scare inside a movie theater on October 8 of last year.

VB schools superintendent steps down

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:47 GMT

Virginia Beach City Public Schools announced Tuesday night that Superintendent James Merrill plans to leave the city this summer and make a move to Wake County Schools in North Carolina.

911 dispatcher criticized for FB post

Andy Fox — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:31:25 GMT

A Norfolk 911 dispatcher is in hot water for a comment she posted on Facebook.

Fmr 7-Eleven employee reacts to arrests

Anne McNamara — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:51:33 GMT

A former 7-Eleven employee, who claims he worked for one of the men indicted on federal immigration charges, reacts to the immigration and identity theft scheme.

Officials speak on women combat roles

Art Kohn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:46:57 GMT

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that women in the military will be able to join the best of the best when it comes to combat.

Manhunt after traffic stop suspended

Catherine Rogers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:07:17 GMT

A manhunt issued for a man that escaped police capture after a traffic stop is now suspended.

Norfolk named All-America City

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:58:34 GMT

Norfolk's innovative approach to address veterans' access to jobs, flooding and civic initiatives helped the Hampton Roads city win a prestigious nationwide award.

Robber fires shot inside Tobacco Store

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:38:02 GMT

Employees at an Elizabeth City tobacco shop had a frightening encounter with an armed robber.

Alcohol regulators make moonshine bust

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:54:50 GMT

State alcohol regulators say they have arrested a Pittsylvania County man after they seized 339 gallons of moonshine from his home.

Man dies while being handcuffed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:40:57 GMT

Hampton Police are investigating how a man died as officers tried to place him in handcuffs Tuesday morning.

Students urge Congress to stop hike

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:31:22 GMT

Student leaders from Virginia schools are specifically asking two congressmen to stop the student loan rate from going up.

PD: Suspect may be serial bank robber

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:03:25 GMT

Virginia Beach Police are investigating a bank robbery Tuesday afternoon and think the suspect is responsible for others.

6-year-old falls off horse, hits head

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:08:52 GMT

A young girl was flown to a local hospital after she fell from a horse, hitting her head Tuesday morning.

Smithfield lays off 120 in Portsmouth

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:57:45 GMT

Smithfield Foods Inc. is laying off 120 more workers as part of its previously announced closure of a Virginia facility that makes hot dogs and deli meat.

Rep. Rigell calls for AG's resignation

Rachel West — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:21 GMT

While controversy surrounds government in Washington, Congressman Scott Rigell is calling for the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder.

Naval Academy players face sex charges

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:43:31 GMT

Three Naval Academy midshipmen will face charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a female midshipman last year, a U.S. military official told NBC News Monday.

Crews perform utility work on VB road

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:46:08 GMT

A portion of a Virginia Beach road will be closed at times as crews perform utility work.

Welfare fraud allegations top $116,000

Rachel West — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:07:55 GMT

A Virginia Beach grand jury has indicted more than a dozen people on charges of welfare fraud.

Crash knocks power out for thousands

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:35:58 GMT

A car crash in Portsmouth left several thousand customers in the dark early Tuesday morning.

VB superintendent top candidate in NC

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:22:52 GMT

North Carolina's largest school system is narrowing down its choices for a new superintendent.

NBC to air Operation Homefront special

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:12:03 GMT

NBC’s Al Roker will host a special on Operation Homefront as the group aids military families.

Water supply hinders firefighters

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:49:34 GMT

A lack of water posed a problem for firefighters after a tugboat caught fire in Norfolk early Tuesday morning.

Driver charged with DUI in hit-and-run

Jamie Bastas — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:03:18 GMT

A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle early Tuesday morning.

Allen Iverson accused of abduction

Nathan Epstein — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:24:50 GMT

Allen Iverson could face legal trouble very soon.