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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.

Foodbank faces shortage before holidays

Oren Liebermann — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:48:10 GMT

With Thanksgiving only a week away, food stocks are down, the result of a slumping economy that's left more people looking for work. And looking for food.

Storm survivor speaks

Katie Collett — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:15:01 GMT

He survived after being trapped under a tree for more than two hours. On Thursday, he spoke only to WAVY.com about that terrifying day.

Newport News PD investigating shooting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:28:26 GMT

Police say they found the victim in front of a market on Chestnut Avenue.

Fatal accident on JRB

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:24:34 GMT

An accident on the James River Bridge Thursday afternoon resulted in a fatality.

Tidewater food banks hit hard

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:19 GMT

The federal government says more people are hungry, food stamp applications are rising and pantries are empty. That includes local foodbanks, especially after the November Nor'easter, and right before Thanksgiving.

NN inmate wrongly released back in jail

Katie Collett — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:32:55 GMT

Police say an inmate who was mistakenly released from the Hampton Roads City Jail turned himself in Friday.

Suspicious fire investigated in NN

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:44 GMT

Newport News firefighters were on the scene of what they're calling a suspicious fire at a single story home in the 100 blk. of Post Street in the Hilton section of the city. Firefighters were called to the scene at around 6:30 Wednesday morning.

NN man gets life term in sailor slaying

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:08:20 GMT

A Newport News man has been sentenced to three life terms in prison for the murder-for-hire of a sailor.

Northrop awarded $635M sub contract

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:32:28 GMT

The Navy has awarded the company a $635 million contract to work on the Los Angeles-class and Seawolf-class submarines. Northrop Grumman says the work is scheduled to conclude in 2014.

Medical mix-up results in wrong remains

Andy Fox — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:42:33 GMT

A Newport News woman suffered the loss of her mother. Her mother gave her body for medical research. When the research was finished, the daughter thought her beloved mother's cremated remains had finally come home, but she thought wrong.

Teen survives being pinned under tree

Derrick Rose — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:36:00 GMT

"It's just been devastating; the best I can say is I thought we've been through hell," said Kathy Williams, whose grandson was pinned under a large tree during the nor'easter.

Peninsula vaccine clinics

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:09:29 GMT

If you're looking to get the H1N1 vaccination on the Peninsula, two vaccine clinics have been set up for the coming days.

Del. Phil Hamilton resigns

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:48:22 GMT

Delegate Phil Hamilton has resigned his position effective November 15, according to Clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates Bruce Jamerson.

American Red Cross helps storm victims

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:16:02 GMT

Despite significant improvements after, there are still many families in need. Red Cross volunteers have sacrificed countless hours helping out this past weekend.

Double shooting in NN leaves 1 dead

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:11:59 GMT

The 21st homicide investigation of the year is currently underway in Newport News. 42-year-old Gale Andrea Perch was murdered early Sunday morning, and a 29-year-old male was shot multiple times in his upper body.

Robbery suspect sought in NN

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:38:31 GMT

Newport News police need your help locating and identifying a man they say walked into the 7-Eleven located at 5988 Jefferson Avenue and stole two, 20 packs of beer.

Juvenile pinned by trailer in NN

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:18:14 GMT

Firefighters extricated a juvenile who became pinned under a trailer after a tree came crashing down in Newport News Thursday.

Apt. complex evacuated due to flooding

Ava Hurdle — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:51:15 GMT

City Line Apartments in Newport News was evacuated due to heavy flooding in the area Thursday afternoon. More than 50 residents were forced from their homes after water started seeping in.

CSX train from Newport News derailed

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:36:15 GMT

A CSX train on its way from Newport News to Richmond derailed Thursday morning, CSX spokesperson Bob Sullivan told WAVY.com

NN residents ready for possible floods

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:20:52 GMT

Folks that live in Newport News' City Line Apartments have seen some of the area's worst flooding. Despite being evacuated just a couple of years ago, many residents still live here because they say they can't afford to move. Now, they are preparing for the worst and praying they escape this week's November Nor'easter.

Museum to display Berlin Wall exhibit

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:47:45 GMT

The Virginia War Museum will highlight the Berlin Wall as part of an exhibit marking the 20th anniverary of the fall of the structure.

Illness forces NN school to close

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:49 GMT

Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News will be closed Friday, November 6 because of the number of students out sick.

Victims burglarized while they slept

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:13:04 GMT

Newport News Central Precinct Detectives have a man and woman in custody, on charges relating to a series of residential burglaries which occurred on River Road, Ferguson Cove, Riverside Drive, Barclay Road and Hilton Terrace.

Newport News police need your help

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:26:38 GMT

The Newport News Police Department needs your help to find two individuals who are wanted on a variety of charges.

Man charged with 20 counts of child porn

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:43:30 GMT

A Newport News man has been charged with possessing child pornography.

City's 20th homicide investigated in NN

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:04:35 GMT

Newport News police are investigating the city's 20th homicide after an early morning shooting left one man dead and another injured.

Hamilton falls to Democrat Abbott in NN

Melanie Woodrow — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:53:53 GMT

Outside Red Star Tavern in Newport News tons of Robin Abbott campaign signs could be seen. Inside were just as many Robin Abbott supporters, all thrilled that the challenger in the 93rd District race was victorious.

Smoke break lands employee in jail

Katie Collett — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:33:11 GMT

A McDonald's employee lit a cigarette in a non-smoking section and got more than he bargained for.

Newport News crime sweep

Katie Collett — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:21:19 GMT

The streets of Newport News are safer after police arrest more than 30 suspected criminals.