Anne Sparaco
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Norfolk, VA, United States
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Tyler Perry filming movie on historic all-Black women's Army Corps unit with ties to Hampton Roads
Tyler Perry is shining a movie spotlight on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion's significant impact on World War II after years of hardly any recognition. → Read More
Non-profit moving into MacArthur Center as the mall's next steps hang in the balance
The MacArthur Center is up for sale, but that's not stopping the Director of 757 Creative ReUse Center from leasing a space inside the mall. → Read More
Norfolk woman battling breast cancer set to get unemployment benefits, nearly two years after appeal
Pamela Askew has struggled with her unemployment benefits since she got laid off from her job in March 2020. → Read More
Judge knocks public criticism over handling of John Blanchard case: Court documents
After Chesterfield Commonwealth's Attorney's Office chose to set aside the charges against John Blanchard, the decision set off a string of criticism in the case. → Read More
Youngkin opposes bill prohibiting law enforcement access to menstrual cycle data
A first-of-its-kind bill restricting access to menstrual cycle information failed in the Virginia General Assembly. Gov. Glenn Youngkin had opposed the measure. → Read More
'A bright soul' | Gloucester homicide victim remembered as a good father, friend
Less than 72 hours after he found out his friend Kayron Long was murdered, James Campbell still thinks back on the positive things he remembers about his friend. → Read More
After special prosecutor named in Rock Church pastor's criminal case, what comes next?
A Chesterfield County judge appointed William Blaine Jr. of the Brunswick County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office as special prosecutor in the John Blanchard case. → Read More
Bill to establish advisory board for psychedelic drug in Virginia passes State Senate
Senate Bill 932 passed the Virginia State Senate, pushing for the establishment of a "psilocybin advisory board" appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. → Read More
A Virginia tuition assistance program is bringing hope to people seeking change in Hampton Roads
Virginia's G3 Tuition Assistance Program helps financially support students who are looking to get into technology, early education, trade, and other fields. → Read More
Documents detail new evidence against Virginia Beach pastor John Blanchard
In 2021, Chesterfield investigators arrested John Blanchard after they say he communicated with an undercover detective posing as a 17-year-old girl online. → Read More
Judge downgrades charges for man accused of killing toddler in Portsmouth
The judge downgraded Al McNeil's second-degree murder charge to involuntary manslaughter, after reviewing evidence in the case. → Read More
Tip line for Newport News Public School employees aims to create transparency
The recent shooting at Richneck Elementary School sparked a wave of discussions regarding concerns within the Newport News Public Schools division. → Read More
Police chief talks safety measures as students return to Richneck Elementary
Police Chief Steve Drew said he wants to staff each elementary school with the necessary security, but right now, he said it's just not in the budget. → Read More
What vital steps child experts say parents should take before returning to Richneck Elementary School
Students are preparing for their return to Richneck Elementary Monday, three weeks after the shooting on January 6. → Read More
How Newport News school policy says administrators should handle potential threats, weapons on campus
In a recent series of claims of how administrators were warned about a student with a gun at Richneck Elementary, 13News Now digs into what school policy mandates. → Read More
Man arrested in 2022 Virginia Beach traffic shootout pleads guilty
The shooting happened in June 2022 near a busy intersection off Newtown Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard. → Read More
Details emerge after man is found shot to death in back of car in Chesapeake
In newly released court documents, Chesapeake police officers detail the moments they pulled over a car to find an 18-year-old shot to death in the back seat. → Read More
Smithfield family's search for donated breast milk catches the hearts of many
This year’s shortage of infant formula skyrocketed the need for donated breast milk at local hospitals, which resulted in a lower supply at hospitals like CHKD. → Read More
'Teach with love' | Williamsburg mother sells shirts with a message to support Abby Zwerner
Williamsburg mother and former first grade teacher Kathryn Hill wanted to remind people how hard teachers work every day to help children. → Read More
Teachers, administrators search for solutions after Newport News School Board meeting addressed safety concerns
Parents and teachers expressed concerns about lack of school security and addressing student behavior. → Read More