Dana Smith
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Norfolk, VA, United States
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Little girl laid to rest in Norfolk ten years after skeletal remains found in Alabama
In December 2022, a decade later, investigators identified the remains as Amore Wiggans and arrested Amore’s father and stepmother a month later in January 2023. → Read More
Avelo Airlines announces departure from Newport News-Williamsburg Airport
The airline will end its service on April 16. The decision was made for economic and market reasons, according to the airline. → Read More
'Everything is gone' | Norfolk restaurant owner says someone stole company trailer worth thousands
It happened at Norfolk's Plaza Del Sol. The owner says the trailed was parked in the parking lot when someone stole it. → Read More
Nonprofit launches toiletry donation drive benefiting the unhoused
It’s easy to help. The organization partnered with six different businesses in Norfolk and Virginia Beach that are collecting donations all month long. → Read More
Community members launch search for missing former Norfolk State student
The group Hear Their Voices led search efforts for 18-year-old Keith Anderson who hasn't been seen in two weeks. → Read More
Sentara reports 'record' number of gunshot victims at Norfolk General Hospital in 2022
Workers there treated 541 patients, the highest its ever been. → Read More
Portsmouth police host RESET walk after 17-year-old dies in shooting
The shooting happened in Portsmouth's Twin Pines neighborhood. → Read More
Portsmouth triple shooting: Victim 'plays dead' to avoid being shot again
The woman had to communicate with police by writing things down. Medics wired her jaw shut because of her injuries. → Read More
Drive Safe Hampton Roads offers free Lyft rides on Super Bowl Sunday to prevent drunk driving
If you’re planning to celebrate the big game with a few alcoholic drinks, Drive Safe Hampton Roads is willing to give you a “Lyft" home for free. → Read More
Virginia Beach Police investigating deadly shooting on Mineola Drive
Police have not released any details about what exactly happened and led up to the shooting. Officers say there is no outstanding threat to the public. → Read More
New legislation pushes for parental input in Virginia school libraries
Del. Tim Anderson says there are too many “sexually explicit” books in school libraries and parents should have a say in whether their children access them. → Read More
Hit any casino jackpots? Don't forget to report it to the IRS
It’s tax season and if you’ve won any money gambling in the last year, the IRS wants to know about it. → Read More
Mental health clinic focused on helping veteran and military families seeks support from Virginia Beach City Council
The head of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the Up Center says her team receives around 100 to 150 calls for help, every week. → Read More
Two dead in triple shooting in Portsmouth’s Prentis Park
Detectives say it happened just before 3:30 a.m. According to police, when officers got to the scene they found two men with fatal injuries and a woman wounded. → Read More
New museum exhibit explores how African American families help shaped Newport News' East End
This Black History Month, a museum in Newport News is taking a look at how African American families helped shape part of the city. → Read More
Friend ‘heartbroken’ after pregnant woman killed in Hampton
HPD officers say someone shot and killed 25-year-old Destiny Layton and 24-year-old Dijonte Nash on Monday night. Police say Layton was 8 months pregnant. → Read More
The end of an era: Military Circle Mall closes permanently
The iconic Norfolk staple is shutting down after more than 50 years. Norfolk city leaders are still in talks with developers about what's next for the space. → Read More
Congressman Bobby Scott asks Republicans to 'stop blocking' police reform legislation after Tyre Nichols video
Congressman Bobby Scott is among lawmakers across the country condemning the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis police officers. → Read More
Virginia Beach quadruple shooting suspect pleads guilty
Earl Royster Jr. pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted malicious wounding and one count of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. → Read More
Historic Basilica of St. Mary receives part of multi-million dollar grant for Black churches
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is giving away $4 million to 35 churches. The Basilica is receiving $150,000. → Read More