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Shred-it Rescheduled

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:00 GMT

WAVY TV and WAVY.com had to rescheduled last Saturday's Shred-It because of the November Nor'easter.

City lights for the Holidays

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:45:08 GMT

Saturday, November 21,Hampton Roads officially flips the switch on the holiday season with the 25th-annual Grand Illumination.

Rescue squad is now in need of help

Jason Marks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:17:46 GMT

A Virginia Beach rescue squad is need of help. The November nor'easter ruined their building. The high winds and flooding proved to be too much for the building off of Shore Drive.

Fired therapist: Marines get poor care

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:06 GMT

Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist.

US drops case against Blackwater guard

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:16:41 GMT

The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday.

To serve or not to serve flavored milk?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:37 GMT

It's a dairy dilemma in schools. To serve or not to serve flavored milk?

Child and father seperated on train

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:35:06 GMT

A father had a terrifying moment at a train station in Portland ,OR on Friday.

Scheduled bridge lift: blessing or bust?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:09:13 GMT

WAVY.com investigated a change that affects tens of thousands of Berkley Bridge and Downtown Tunnel drivers every day. You may not know this, but to improve the quality of life for commuters, the Virginia Department of Transportation got the Coast Guard to have scheduled lifts during the day.

CHKD Festival of trees at Marriott

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:20:11 GMT

The "Festival of Trees" is Friday, November 20 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Exclusive update on serial murders

MaryKay Mallonee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:44 GMT

The family of the youngest victim in the "Colonial Parkway Murders" spoke exclusively with WAVY.com about their fresh hope for answers in the unsolved cases. And, the Chief Medical Examiner finished re-examining evidence in half of the cases and is beginning work on the others.

Tips for smooth Thanksgiving travel

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:48 GMT

Knowing the rules regarding security requirements for certain carry on items can save you a lot of time and trouble at airport security check points.

Norfolk councilmen tour OV damage

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:52 GMT

Norfolk councilmen Don Williams and Randy Wright moved through Ocean View looking at the damage left by the nor'easter.

VB Suspends Bulk Pickup Collection

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:20 GMT

VB city trucks normally used for bulky item pickup will be used for curbside collection of this debris.

Va unemployment rate in October steady

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:41 GMT

Virginia's unemployment rate held steady in October and remains well below the national average.

Higher costs for Va. higher education

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:17:55 GMT

The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg approved a tuition increase Friday, to help bring the budget back in balance.

Army allows review of body armor tests

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:37 GMT

Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced Friday that the National Research Council will perform an independent assessment of the Army's body armor testing. The announcement follows last month's recommendation by the Government Accountability Office for an independent review.

FAI founder accepts responsibility

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:48 GMT

In a surprise move Friday, Financing Alternatives Inc. founder George Christian admitted liability in the case against him.

US to look at own role in Afghan graft

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:19 GMT

The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.

NPS option endorsed for Ft. Monroe

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:27 GMT

The Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority endorsed a plan Thursday to make certain areas of Fort Monroe a unit of the National Park Service while retaining state ownership of the property.

Bayport Credit Union robbed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:20 GMT

Newport News police are searching for two suspects wanted for a bank robbery.

Leader of last US bayonet charge dies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:19 GMT

A Medal of Honor recipient who led what reportedly was the last major American bayonet charge has died.

VDOT: No lane closures for Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:03 GMT

To help ease travel headaches, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced Friday it will suspend lane closures for construction and maintenance work on interstate, primary and major secondary routes around the state during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Pres. Obama stops by daughter's school

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:14 GMT

Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is taking time to catch up on dad duty.

Doctor called patient fat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:49 GMT

A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat.

Railroad groups trying to woo tourists

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:49 GMT

Railroad-related museums and organizations are teaming up to boost Virginia tourism.

Video: Military Headlines for Nov. 19

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:33 GMT

The day's military headlines from Thursday, November 19, 2009.

Video: Military Headlines for Nov. 18

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:56 GMT

The day's military headlines from Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

2009 10 Who Care Awards

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:49 GMT

WAVY-TV’s 10 Who Care Awards recognize outstanding volunteerism in Hampton Roads. Click on the video player to hear all about this year's incredibly deserving recipients.

Some lawmakers send few to academies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:03 GMT

As the nation's military academies try to recruit more minorities, they aren't getting much help from members of Congress from big-city districts with large numbers of blacks, Hispanics and Asians.

Gates: Afgh. surge could happen swiftly

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:42 GMT

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.