Kayla Gaskins
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Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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$33M from trillion-dollar infrastructure bill slated for projects at ORF
Here’s where exactly those federal dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go. → Read More
75-year-old Virginia man accused of killing girlfriend’s son
A 75-year-old man shot his girlfriend’s son late Monday night during a domestic dispute, police said. → Read More
‘Candy Bomber’ legacy will continue in Outer Banks
Lt. Gail Halvorsen, who would affectionately be known as the “Candy Bomber” to many in Soviet-controlled East Berlin, developed a strong bond with the Outer Banks that will live on after his recent death. → Read More
Wesley Hadsell sentenced to life plus 15 years for the murder of his stepdaughter
Wesley Hadsell, previously convicted in the death of his adopted stepdaughter, AJ Hadsell, is scheduled for sentencing Monday. → Read More
Nonprofit leaders prepare for another wave of Afghan refugees in Hampton Roads
Commonwealth Catholic Charities is a nonprofit based in Richmond with branches in Roanoke and Newport News. They help refugees with needs like housing, employment, education and immigration paperwork. → Read More
Colleagues recall night Virginia reporter shot to death, her final report for the paper
The newspaper’s editor tried reaching Sierra Jenkins to have her cover a fatal weekend shooting. It was only later on they realized she was the victim. → Read More
Navy vet dies in Newport News house fire
A person died after a fire broke out Tuesday morning on Waltham Lane in the Richneck area of Newport News. → Read More
Williamsburg nonprofit working to get orphans out of Ukraine
Williamsburg-based Heart for Orphans has focused on aiding children in Ukraine for nearly two decades, long before Russia invaded. → Read More
Unseasonably warm March Monday boosts business at Oceanfront
Temperatures hovered around 80 degrees and people didn’t hesitate to take advantage as winter-weary Virginians soaked up every ray of sun. → Read More
Exclusive jailhouse interview: Wesley Hadsell discusses conviction, plans for appeal in murder trial
Wesley Hadsell sat down with 10 On Your Side this week at the Western Tidewater Regional Jail to discuss his murder trial, conviction, and plans for appeal. → Read More
Man who sold drugs to defendant testifies in murder trial
Wednesday afternoon, prosecutors called Wesley Hadsell’s drug dealer to the stand to testify. The court also heard from one of AJ’s best friends, Andre Barr. → Read More
Fighting cancer one swing at a time: Dodgers player, VB native Chris Taylor hosts fundraising event in fight against pediatric cancer
Los Angeles Dodgers player and Virginia Beach-native Chris Taylor hosted a fundraising event, “Driving for Hope,” Sunday at Top Golf to benefit CHKD and the Roc Solid Foundation. → Read More
Mother of NICU baby heartbroken no family members can visit infant
Fallon’s mother Stephanie was discharged on Sunday and went home to visit their other children, one of whom was complaining of a headache and not feeling well. An at-home COVID test came back positive. → Read More
Woman dies in house fire on Lance Drive in Elizabeth City
It happened at a home on Lance Drive, off Peartree Road in the southern end of the city. → Read More
Gov.-Elect Youngkin gives keynote speech at Hampton Roads Chamber annual meeting, discusses day-one plans in office
The Hampton Roads Chamber welcomed Gov.-Elect Glenn Youngkin as the keynote speaker for their annual meeting Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Thanksgiving travel crowds arrive at Norfolk International Airport
The holiday hustle and bustle appears to be back after a downturn during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
600 kids age 5-11 already given first dose of vaccine at Military Circle Mall clinic
Officials at the Military Circle Mall COVID-19 clinic in Norfolk say they’ve vaccinated roughly 600 children in the 5-11 age range since they began vaccinating that age group last Tuesday. → Read More
With $2 million spent yearly clearing NC 12, could new infrastructure bill provide long-term fix?
Each year, the state spends about $2 million cleaning up N.C. 12 after storms. → Read More
New community COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens Tuesday in Newport News
This Tuesday, the doors will open for the newest state-run community vaccination clinic in our area. → Read More
Nonprofit helps Afghan refugees settle in Newport News
Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees have arrived in the US with little more than the clothes on their backs. → Read More