Caitlyn Burchett
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‘Top Gun’ star Tom Cruise visits crew aboard Norfolk-based USS George H.W. Bush
The crew of the USS George H.W. Bush participated in a special viewing of “Top Gun: Maverick” with star Tom Cruise in the hangar bay. After departing Naval Station Norfolk more than seven months ago, the Bush is nearing the end of a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa’s area of responsibility. → Read More
Virginia Beach-based Navy SEAL dies after training accident
Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael Ernst was assigned to an East Coast Special Warfare Unit based out of Virginia Beach’s Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. → Read More
Langley Air Force Base seeking ‘hometown hero’ to ride in a fighter jet
To qualify, the nominee must have had a major impact on the community. The nominee could be — but is not limited to — a renowned teacher, a first responder, a youth mentor or coach, or someone who works with at-risk children. The deadline to nominate a hero is 12 p.m. Feb. 27. → Read More
Shooting leaves 1 dead in Virginia Beach; person of interest in custody
Virginia Beach police responded to a shooting just after 8:30 a.m. Saturday to the 1000 block of Mineola Drive, located off Indian River Road. → Read More
Naval Station Norfolk welcomes 1st Black female commanding officer
Capt. Janet Days will become the 51st commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, making her the first Black female to hold the position in the installation’s 106-year history. → Read More
Another sailor assigned to USS George Washington has died by apparent suicide, police confirm
The sailor's death comes on the heels of a push for increased efforts to improve mental health services and suicide intervention after Norfolk-based Navy installations reported seven sailors died by suicide last year. → Read More
Probe into sailor suicides reveals taxed mental health system aboard USS George Washington
The mental health system aboard the USS George Washington is “overwhelmed” and sailors have a poor understanding of alternative resources, according to the Navy’s investigation into three sailor suicides. → Read More
Oh baby, baby: Hampton Roads welcomes first newborns of the new year
Atticus Lee Moyer was the second baby to make his debut at a Sentara hospital in 2023, entering the world around two hours after Hampton Roads rang in the new year. → Read More
2nd teen arrested, charged in shooting death of 17-year-old, Portsmouth police say
The teen is the second to be charged in connection with the homicide, which occurred on Dec. 21 in the 100 block of Sykes Avenue about a half mile south of Portsmouth City Park. → Read More
This program helps incarcerated fathers reunite with their children for the holidays
A fatherhood visitation event hosted Dec. 17 by Norfolk Sheriff’s Office allowed two incarcerated fathers to meet with their families for a fleeting Christmas celebration. During the three-hour visit, the families played holiday games, made Christmas ornaments, decorated gingerbread houses and enjoyed brunch. → Read More
Arctic front will bring bitter cold, potential subzero wind chill to Hampton Roads for Christmas
Hampton Roads and the greater southeastern region of Virginia have not seen subzero wind chills since January 2018, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
More cruises coming to Norfolk: Carnival announces year-round sailings beginning in 2025
For the first phase of the expansion, Carnival Sunshine will offer 6- and 8-day sailings to popular destinations in the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean from Feb. 18, 2025 through April 2025. The cruise line plans to open additional itineraries in the coming months, a spokesperson said. → Read More
Multiple fatalities, injuries reported after shooting in a Chesapeake Walmart
Multiple people are dead or injured following a shooting inside a Chesapeake Walmart late Tuesday night, police say. → Read More
Virginia Beach firefighters battle large apartment complex blaze in Chic’s Beach area
Virginia Beach Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in 4700 block of Birdsong Lane, according to tweet posted by the department just after 7:20 p.m. The burning building is part of Windsong Apartments, located off Pleasure House Road in Virginia Beach. → Read More
3 sailors assigned to Norfolk’s naval maintenance center died by suicide in November
All three sailors were assigned to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center at Naval Station Norfolk. The military has not publicly commented on the deaths. → Read More
Free street parking returns to the Oceanfront
The free on-street parking is good for two free hours in marked spaces along Atlantic Avenue between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. The marked spaces will stretch from 5th to 38th streets, aside from a few no parking zones. → Read More
Police ID teen suspected of shooting boy in Hampton home
Hampton police on Wednesday identified 16-year-old Giovanni Hardee as a suspect in a Tuesday shooting that critically injured a boy. → Read More
Coming to Scope: 2023 Patriotic Festival lineup announced
The 2023 Patriotic Festival marks the 19th year of celebrating military service members and veterans. Performers slated for the three-day salute to Hampton Roads’ armed forces include: Walker Hayes, Sam Hunt and Cody Johnson. → Read More
Heads up, Virginia: Early, in-person voting ends Saturday
Early voting will close at 5 p.m. Saturday. After six weeks of early voting, 787,756 Virginia voters had cast ballots as of Thursday, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. → Read More
Veteran firefighter appointed as Virginia Beach’s new fire chief
Kenneth Pravetz was selected as Virginia Beach's new fire chief around four months after David Hutcheson announced his retirement on June 23 after nearly six years in the role. Pravetz brings 35 years of experience to the position, 23 of which were spent with Virginia Beach. → Read More