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Possible serial bank robber robs again

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:59:42 GMT

A Virginia Beach bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon by a suspect police think has robbed several other banks in the area recently.

VB principal resigns after DUI arrest

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:22:44 GMT

A Virginia Beach elementary school principal has resigned after a DUI arrest.

HRT passengers stranded for hours

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:55:30 GMT

An HRT bus broke down at the mouth of the Downtown Tunnel on the Norfolk side Tuesday night, and passengers said they were left stranded there for hours.

Gang fight leads to child neglect case

Rachel West — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:52:24 GMT

Suffolk Police found young children living in deplorable conditions while serving a search warrant Tuesday.

Democrats introduce delegate candidates

Rachel West — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:36:59 GMT

The Democratic Party of Virginia has introduced the democratic candidates for the House of Delegates in the Tidewater Region.

Residents evacuated in Suffolk gas leak

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:12:02 GMT

A construction worker struck a gas line along a Suffolk street Wednesday morning, forcing an evacuation.

Gunfire breaks out at graduation party

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:08:33 GMT

James City County Police are investigating a shooting at a graduation party over the weekend.

Pit Bull sought after bite in JCC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:15:59 GMT

The Peninsula Health District is looking for a Pit Bull that bit a person Sunday.

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.

Two more 7-Elevens linked to crime ring

Anne McNamara — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:49:30 GMT

Two more 7-Eleven stores in Hampton Roads have been taken over by the corporation because the franchisees face charges in a federal immigration scheme.

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 made a move in 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.

Grain silo collapses in Currituck

Catherine Rogers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:49 GMT

A grain silo in North Carolina collapsed Tuesday evening.

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.

Suspect found after manhunt

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

The man who was the center of a manhunt issued Tuesday in Sussex County is now in police custody.

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.

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.

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.

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.