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6+ hour, 5+ min ago (126+ words) The Kettle Run Cougars (13-1) will take on the Lake Taylor Titans (12-2) on Saturday evening in the Virginia high school football playoffs Class 3 state championship final. Kettle Run and Lake Taylor have not met this season. Opening kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 13, with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Kettle Run vs. Lake Taylor football is livestreaming on NFHS Network What: The Kettle Run Cougars face the Lake Taylor Titans in the Virginia high school football Class 3 state championship game. When: Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 13. Where: Liberty University | Lynchburg, Virginia Watch live: Watch Lake Taylor vs. Kettle Run live on the NFHS Network...

11+ hour, 31+ min ago (203+ words) NORFOLK " First responders were dispatched Saturday morning to a fire on board the USS Bataan docked at the General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk shipyard. Norfolk Fire-Rescue was dispatched at 8:50 a.m. to a fire initially believed to be on the Navy ship's catwalk. Firefighters arrived and found the blaze to be in the ship's interior, near its gym. By then, ship staff had hose lines in place. The fire was considered controlled at 9:57 a.m., an NFR statement said. Two ship members were evaluated by medics but refused medical transport. As of 10 a.m., the scene was considered by fire officials to be active. The USS Bataan is a Wasp-class, multipurpose amphibious assault ship homeported in Norfolk. It was commissioned in 1997 and named for the "resistance of American and Filipino troops on the Bataan Peninsula (of the Philippines) in the dawning days of World War II," according to…...

12+ hour, 53+ min ago (302+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As temperatures drop and holiday gatherings begin, Virginia Beach Fire Department officials are urging residents to practice candle safety to prevent house fires during the festive season. Holiday candles create perfect ambiance for families throughout Virginia Beach neighborhoods, but local fire officials say residents need to understand the hidden dangers. Battalion Chief Michael Smith with the Virginia Beach Fire Department responds to preventable emergencies that could devastate any home in the community. "Our biggest thing to worry about just don't leave them unattended. We found out 30% of the fires that are caused by candles across the US are caused by some falling asleep and being unattended in a bedroom," Smith said. When flames spread through local homes, Smith emphasizes that families in the community have only moments to escape safely. The battalion chief stresses evacuation priorities that…...

15+ hour, 16+ min ago (656+ words) Everyone has their own traditions at Christmas, be it watching their favourite festive film or sitting down for the King's speech. But for Royal Mail, people are wondering if its new favourite pastime is to annoy its customers after deciding to close dozens of post boxes across the county to install new technology. People affected by the closures, which have appeared without warning across Norfolk, have called the situation "ridiculous". It has left people without cars or mobility issues worrying how they will send cards to their loved ones, with just days left before the big day. One of the new postboxes recently installed in Drayton (Image: Marilyn Northwood) Marilyn Northwood, 72, who lives in Drayton, said: "It is just ridiculous, why would they do this just before Christmas. "It is awkward for people like me as I do not drive....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (651+ words) HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans ... HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans generations, levels of competitions across the state. This includes one man from Richmond, who has also been named the 2026 Distinguished Virginian. The Class of 2026 inductees are as follows: - Bobby Ukrop (Richmond): Robert S. "Bobby" Ukrop has been named the "2026 Distinguished Virginian" presented to an individual with a sports background who is a distinguished citizen of the Commonwealth based on outstanding life accomplishment". A former basketball player at the University of Richmond, Ukrop has been a transformative community leader, leading initiatives throughout Central Virginia including the founding of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (763+ words) MADISON " A Norfolk man who assaulted a woman three days in a row earlier this year could be sentenced to prison after being convicted of felony domestic violence on Thursday in Madison County District Court. Eric Kluthe, 42, pleaded guilty to second-offense third-degree domestic assault. He faces up to three years in prison at sentencing, which is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12. The Madison County Attorney's Office, as part of a plea agreement with Kluthe, dismissed a criminal mischief charge and agreed to not oppose a probation sentence if that is the recommendation made by the probation office in the pre-sentence investigation report. The prosecution also agreed to dismiss a charge of violating a protection order against Kluthe in a separate case. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Sept. 1, a Norfolk police officer was dispatched to the front lobby of the police station regarding a…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (575+ words) Virginia sees home sales decline across major markets Rising inventory, longer market times give buyers more time to choose Josh Janney //December 12, 2025// Housing inventories climbed across Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia in November, but fewer deals closed as home sales declined across the two regions. The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors reports that 1,091 units were sold in November, a 6.6% decrease from November 2024. Total sales volume was $969,577,300, a 1.6% decrease from last year, which the association says reflects a shift toward mid-priced transactions as buyers adjusted to interest rates. Pending sales increased 0.7% year-over-year to 1,091. "Northern Virginia is experiencing a meaningful rebalancing," NVAR CEO Ryan McLaughlin said in a statement. "The market remains competitive, but rising inventory and longer market times are giving consumers more room to consider their choices. That change supports healthier, more sustainable transactions than the highly accelerated pace we…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (417+ words) VSP weekly update: 85.8 lbs of narcotics seized, 13 firearms recovered, $12,205 seized in currency. Human trafficking tips climb to 1,394. RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - From December 3rd through December 9th, 2025, the Virginia State Police and partner agencies conducted a series of crime suppression operations that yielded significant results across the Commonwealth. The week's enforcement activity included the recovery of firearms, large narcotics seizures, the seizure of U.S. currency and ongoing investigations into human trafficking and gaming violations. - Firearms recovered: 13 firearms and 20 controlled substance pills; estimated value $6,500. - Gaming enforcement: 7 gaming'related tips received this week, 1,978 total tips to date. - Human trafficking: 22 new tips received this week, 1,394 total tips to date; 210 cases investigated or currently under investigation; 3,672 individual investigative activities logged; 77 victims identified and offered services. The Virginia State Police emphasized that these actions reflect ongoing coordinated efforts with local state and federal partners to disrupt criminal enterprises and protect…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1484+ words) To begin the night, Stanton survived a sluggish contest with just enough offense to edge Norfolk Catholic 34-30. In the nightcap, the Knights mauled the Mustangs 61-16 after exploding to a 34-2 head start. "We're replacing four starters and having guys jump into new roles," Norfolk Catholic boys coach Kevin Manzer said. "You just never really know what those roles are going to be. So, I started to see in the last couple of games our chemistry (improve), and that's really what you want. So, hopefully, we can keep that up, keep developing, and get that rhythm that's so important to play with." The opener wasn't decided until the waning moments when Harrison Blum hit the second of two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to push the Stanton lead to two possessions. "It was a good win, and Norfolk Catholic's always a great…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (381+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - Loneliness can be a year'round public'health issue, but the holidays tend to make it feel louder. A Mission for Michael surveyed more than 3,000 adults who live alone to learn how many expect to spend Christmas 2025 in solitude, and why. When those results are extrapolated, the study estimates about 14 million Americans will be alone on Christmas this year. In Virginia an estimated 343,164 people who live alone expect to spend Christmas by themselves. In West Virginia, the number is 68,488. When adjusted for people who live alone, West Virginia ranks 19th among states for the share of residents likely to be alone on Christmas. December is saturated with images of togetherness " family dinners, full houses and crowded gatherings. For people who will be alone, that contrast can deepen feelings of sadness, isolation or failure. The study asked adults who live…...