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Eli Lilly's move to drop insulin prices good news to Virginia diabetic patients
There is some good news this week for the tens of millions of Americans with diabetes. Eli Lilly, one of the largest insulin manufacturers, announced it change a long-standing trend of rising prices. → Read More
How father of slain Virginia journalist Sierra Jenkins is working to honor her legacy
Sierra Jenkin's father, Maurice Jenkins said there's not a day that goes by that he doesn't think about his daughter. → Read More
Vigil honors Codi Bigsby as search continues 1 year after disappearance: 'We are not going to give up'
Tuesday marks a year since Codi Bigsby, of Hampton, was reported missing. It was Jan. 31, 2022, when Codi's father, Cory Bigsby, reported his disappearance. → Read More
After 5 decades, this holiday season is 'one last hoorah' for once bustling Virginia mall
Military Circle Mall has been with us for more than five decades. This December marks the last Christmas the mall will be open. → Read More
After 5 decades in Norfolk, Military Circle Mall sees last holiday season
Military Circle Mall has been with us for more than five decades. This December marks the last Christmas the mall will be open. → Read More
County in Virginia considers giving public property with Confederate statue to private group
The debate over where a Confederate monument could sit is unfolding in Mathews County. Residents are split on the confederate monument → Read More
Virginia sees first child flu-related death; doctors urge flu shots
Virginia saw its first child flu death during the current season, the commonwealth's Department of Health announced on Tuesday. → Read More
Father of slain Virginia journalist works to 'keep her legacy alive'
Sierra Jenkins' father, Maurice Jenkins said there's not a day that goes by that he doesn't think about his daughter. → Read More
City manager: Police investigating after body found in Franklin
Franklin City Manager Amanda Jarratt confirmed to News 3 that authorities are investigating after a body was found in the city Tuesday night. → Read More
Vigil honors domestic violence victims, lifts survivors' voices
The YWCA hosted a night of remembrance Tuesday to memorialize those who were tragically killed due to domestic violence. The community came together during the candlelight vigil. → Read More
She chatted with him about tattoos. Then her boyfriend killed him, according to court documents
A conversation about tattoos preceded a deadly July 8 shooting outside a 7-Eleven store in Newport News, according to court documents. → Read More
Bartender says Virginia Beach crash sounded like gunshots: 'We quickly tried to get everyone out'
The co-owner of The Bunker Brewpub, Tom Wilder, says no one inside the restaurant was injured when a car crashed into a guardrail of the building Friday night. Wilder says the car crashed into the guardrail outside of the glass garage door and says the car never came into the building. → Read More
SUV sought in shooting that killed Virginia boy, critically injured another teen
Investigators released a photo of a possible suspect vehicle that appears to be a black Lincoln Navigator SUV. Authorities believe there were at least two people inside at the time of the shooting. → Read More
Mental health services provided after Heritage High School shooting
The superintendent of the school district says there’s a crisis response team in place that responds to situations like this that involve unfortunate circumstances. → Read More
Norfolk residents and tourists react to updated CDC mask recommendations
Updated CDC mask recommendations as Delta variant surges → Read More
Congressional Medal of Bravery awarded to 4 Virginia Beach officers: 'I think about it every day'
During the tragic incident, first responders entered the building as shots were being fired to protect the people inside. → Read More
This Virginia cafe and gallery is teaching kids about art: 'We’re winning'
One restaurant and art studio in Surry is teaching young kids art classes and serving up delicious soul food. → Read More