Heather Eckstine
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6-year-old student who shot Virginia teacher won't be charged, Commonwealth's Attorney says
Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney Howard Gwynn said charges will not be filed against the 6-year-old boy who police said shot Abby Zwerner at Richneck Elementary School on Jan. 6. → Read More
Fantasia, Babyface among artists announced for Hampton Jazz Festival lineup
Their website says the festival began as a one-time celebration for Hampton University's 100th birthday in 1968, but quickly became a favorite and has been held annually ever since. → Read More
2 adults, 1 child displaced after house fire in Suffolk
Fire & Rescue responded to the 1600 block of Mount Lebanon Avenue Sunday morning for reports of a house fire, according to officials. → Read More
Man dies following Norfolk shooting: Police
Police say 50-year-old Anthony White has died from his injuries after being shot on B Avenue Saturday night. → Read More
Newport News police identify man that died after being hit by car on Jefferson Ave
Police say 40-year-old Terrance Jerome Arnold, of Newport News, has died in the hospital from his injuries after being hit by a car on Jefferson Avenue on Feb. 3. → Read More
2 men killed in Portsmouth shooting were twins: Police
Police have confirmed that the two men killed in a triple shooting on Sunday morning were twins. Portsmouth police identified them as Alvin and Calvin Joyner. They were 51-years-old. → Read More
World's oldest African penguin turns 43 at Virginia zoo
The Metro Richmond Zoo says according to their best available data, ET is the oldest currently living African penguin in the world and the oldest to have ever lived. → Read More
2 killed, 1 injured in Portsmouth shooting: Police
Portsmouth police say a shooting occurred around 3:22 a.m. Sunday killing two men and injuring a woman. → Read More
Endangered sei whale stranded on Kitty Hawk beach is now likely dead
Members of the OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Team responded to a report of a live whale on the beach around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. → Read More
MacArthur California Pizza Kitchen closes
The California Pizza Kitchen at MacArthur Center has closed. Their voicemail states "Our MacArthur Center location has closed as our lease term has concluded.” → Read More
Dog owners dream: Park & restaurant taphouse combo opening in Virginia Beach
Hampton Road’s newest upcoming doggie destination is coming to Virginia Beach! Pups and Pints is Virginia Beach’s first dog park, restaurant and tap house combo. → Read More
Tallwood High School students hospitalized after eating THC gummies: Officials
Virginia Beach City Public School officials have confirmed that multiple students have been hospitalized after eating THC gummies. → Read More
Chesapeake toddler killed after being hit by mother's car: Police
Chesapeake police are investigating after they say a toddler ran out and was struck by his mother's vehicle. → Read More
Portsmouth police identify victim in Turnpike Rd homicide
Portsmouth police have identified 29-year-old Mikeous Freeman as the victim in Wednesday's Turnpike Road homicide. → Read More
6-year-old student in custody after shooting teacher at Richneck Elem. School: Police chief
A female teacher is in the hospital and a 6-year-old student is in custody Friday afternoon following a shooting at Newport News school, officials confirm. → Read More
Water main break causing issues at Landstown schools
Virginia Beach City Public Schools will be dismissing early from Landstown Elementary and Landstown Middle School. → Read More
Norfolk receives $24.6 million in additional flood preparedness funds
The City of Norfolk will receive more than $24.6 million to support its Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Project, the largest grant amount awarded in this round. → Read More
Special pricing for extended Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden extended the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights for an extra week as a New Years thank you to the community. On top of the extension, they are offering special ticket prices. → Read More
UPDATE: Arrest made in deadly shooting at Hampton Taco Bell
Hampton Police said an arrest has been made in connection to a shooting early Sunday morning at the Taco Bell on Mercury Boulevard. → Read More
Police arrest suspect in Elizabeth City homicide
James Darnell Felton Jr. was arrested on First Degree Murder and Assault with A Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury charges on October 5, 2022. → Read More