Jessica Nolte
The Virginian-Pilot
Newport News, VA, United States
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Cantaloupe isn’t just a melon. It’s the name of the newest piglet at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk.
The new piglet and his mother are on display in the outdoor habitat in the mornings at the zoo. → Read More
Person seriously injured in Norfolk shooting
Dispatchers were notified of a shooting at 12:45 a.m. Sunday in the 1700 block of Greenleaf Drive. → Read More
Man seriously injured in early morning shooting in Suffolk
Police say several vehicles and homes were damaged by gunfire in the 200 block of North Broad Street. → Read More
Cats, coffee and community make for the purrfect blend at new café coming to Newport News
Cups and Claws Café in Newport News will offer a chance to socialize with adoptable cats while drinking a cup of coffee and munching on baked goods. The owners want the café to be a place where the community can come to read, work, relax, create and play. → Read More
2 people, including 12-year-old boy, drown in waters off Shore Drive in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach police say one of the people — 12-year-old Zamari Wilson — was not from the area but was visiting with his family for the holiday weekend. → Read More
A 2,000-pound anchor was stolen from a Peninsula museum. Then it was found buried in someone’s back yard.
Poquoson police say charges are pending against an unidentified suspect in the case. → Read More
Man seriously injured after being shot by Portsmouth police
Police say the man was brandishing a "sharp object" in the direction of one of the responding officers. → Read More
Water damage from sprinkler system displaces residents from 30 apartments following kitchen fire in Chesapeake
Investigators have ruled that the fire was an accident. One person inside the unit when the blaze started had minor injuries. → Read More
No lifeguard on duty: Some Hampton Roads pools, beaches feeling effects of national lifeguard shortage
According to The American Lifeguard Association, cities all over the country are struggling to find lifeguards — the shortage could affect as many as half of the more than 300,000 pools across the country. → Read More
Hampton to delay pilot program limiting access to I-64 East near HRBT at Settlers Landing Road
Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck said the program, which was supposed to start in June, is going to be pushed back to later in the summer. → Read More
63-year-old woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Virginia Beach
Police responded to the crash around 4:40 p.m. in the 3300 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard. → Read More
1 dead, 4 injured in Suffolk crash
Suffolk police responded to a two-vehicle crash at 1:34 a.m. in the 1900 block of Portsmouth Boulevard. → Read More
Hampton’s plan to prevent I-64 traffic from creating gridlock on city streets draws complaints, praise
The City Council OK’d a pilot program that will limit access to the Settlers Landing Road eastbound I-64 ramp from 3-6 p.m. on weekdays. → Read More
Father of missing 4-year-old Codi Bigsby requests bond a 3rd time on child neglect charges
Circuit Court Judge William R. “Richard” Savage III denied Cory Bigsby's request for bond in April, saying there was “probable cause to believe that the defendant is a flight risk.” → Read More
Starting in July, Hampton residents won’t be able to park on their front yards. The city is paying to help install driveways.
The City Council voted in December to change the rules because of residents who had complained that yards full of cars were unsightly and lowered property values in their neighborhoods. → Read More
When I-64 gets backed up, drivers end up filling city streets in Hampton. The city wants to put a stop to it.
The City Council is considering a pilot program that would close access to the Settlers Landing Road eastbound I-64 ramp from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. → Read More
Newport News police want to create a team of officers focused on one public enemy: Blight
Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew believes reducing blight could be key to reducing crime. He created a pilot program in July by moving one officer from another division to focus on it. → Read More
Hampton University erases spring semester outstanding balances, keeps tuition the same for upcoming year
Hampton University President William R. Harvey said the decision was made because there were some students and families struggling financially because of the pandemic. → Read More
Police identify 33-year-old man killed outside MacArthur Center in Norfolk, release surveillance footage
Officers responded to the mall shortly before 6:30 p.m. after reports of a gunshot disturbance. Three people were hit by gunfire including 33-year-old Roosevelt A. McKinney, of Norfolk, who was pronounced dead at the scene. → Read More
Police arrest Virginia Beach man wanted in 3 killings
Cola W. Beale IV, 30, was arrested just before midnight by the Hampton Police Division’s tactical team. He's been charged with murder in three separate killings including the death of one woman police have identified as Beale's girlfriend. → Read More