15+ hour, 55+ min ago (260+ words) WASHINGTON " A federal judge dismissed a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday " less than two months after she was indicted on charges in connection with a Norfolk home she purchased. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie concluded that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging, was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. Currie also dismissed the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey for the same reason. Halligan was tapped to serve as the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia in September after her predecessor, Erik Siebert, resigned amid concerns he would be forced out for failing to prosecute James, CBS reports. Full speech: NY AG Letitia James tells supporters outside Norfolk courthouse she 'will not be deterred' James was indicted in early October in connection with…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (244+ words) Jay Greene joined the WTKR News 3 team in August 2023 as a Multimedia Journalist and Norfolk Neighborhood News Reporter. You can also catch him anchoring the weekend evening newscasts. Thousands of runners and families filled downtown Norfolk this weekend for the 12th annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend " an event that blended racing, community spirit and two unforgettable moments for local children.The two-day celebration kicked off Saturday at Town Point Park following the 5K and toddler races During the post-race festivities, the Chartway Promise Foundation surprised 5-year-old Charlotte " who is undergoing treatment for leukemia " with news that her dream trip to Walt Disney World will come true next spring The announcement drew cheers from runners, spectators and volunteers packed into the waterfront park.On Sunday, the energy continued during the sold-out 10K and half marathon At the finish-line celebration, the foundation revealed…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (317+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " VFW Post 4809 in Norfolk opened its doors Sunday to nearly 40 veterans from the Hampton VA Medical Center, serving a full Thanksgiving meal prepared by members and volunteers who spent the weekend getting everything ready. State VFW Commander Douglas Hoffman said the annual tradition is a reminder of what the organization exists to do. "This is what we do. We take care of our veterans, and that's what we're gonna continue to do no matter what they say. And we're gonna continue doing it," Hoffman said. Inside the post's banquet hall, veterans shared a meal alongside Post 4809 members, auxiliary volunteers and families. For many who served, the gathering offers a sense of home ahead of the holiday. Laurie Fary, president of the Post 4809 auxiliary, said the dinner is meant to reach veterans who may have nowhere else to go…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago (474+ words) The City of Virginia Beach plans to install continuous ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps and gutter improvements along both sides of Shore Drive. Officials say the temporary upgrades will address immediate safety needs while residents wait for a comprehensive redesign still years away. The Shore Drive improvement project has been stalled since 2005, leading to widespread community frustration. A website titled "Shore Drive Sucks" reflects residents' anger over the prolonged delays. "I understand the residence frustration with the city and this long delayed project going back to 2005," one resident said. City Councilman Joash Schulman emphasized that these temporary measures serve as a bridge solution while the community waits for the major reconstruction project. Construction on the temporary sidewalks along with ADA improvements are slated to begin next month, phase one of this overhaul is expected to be finished by the end of…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago (440+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Norfolk International Airport (ORF) continues to play a major role in strengthening the Hampton Roads economy, and despite recent nationwide travel challenges, the airport is on track to break its passenger record in 2025 " surpassing its already high 2024 numbers. According to Old Dominion University's State of the Region report, Travel and Tourism remain one of the key pillars driving local economic growth. Dr. Bob McNab, chair of the university's economics department, says the airport's expanding reach is transforming it into a true regional hub. "They are bringing money into the region that would not otherwise arrive," McNab said. "As Norfolk International Airport has expanded its capacity, expanded its flights, now added international flights, you're starting to see the transformation of a local airport into a regional hub." As holiday travel picks up, ORF is preparing for continued growth. Mark…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago (179+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Flock Safety license plate reading cameras will be installed at various sites around Norfolk's forthcoming casino, after the city council OK'd the request at its meeting Tuesday evening. Boyd Gaming, the developer and operator of the casino, had requested the council approve an ordinance for the solar-powered cameras, which would primarily be placed around parking areas to monitor cars. Watch related: Law enforcement seeing results from Flock Safety Cameras In the council meeting Tuesday, the item was part of the consent agenda, meaning it was not discussed, and was approved by a vote on that and several other items. More than two years ago, Norfolk began installing dozens Flock Safety Cameras around the city. Several other cities and towns in Hampton Roads also installed the cameras. Watch related: Lawsuit over Flock cameras in Norfollk moves forward The cameras…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago (210+ words) The group building Norfolk's new casino has donated more than $92,000 in proceeds from the first two days of play at its Interim Gaming Hall to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. The group building Norfolk's new casino has donated more than $92,000 in proceeds from the first two days of play at its Interim Gaming Hall to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe handed over $92,297.77, which it called a "significant investment in fighting food insecurity across the Hampton Roads region."The proceeds were from the first two days of gaming at the interim hall, set up near the future site of the casino while the main building is constructed."Food insecurity is a pressing challenge for too many families, and the Foodbank is working hard to ensure that fewer local residents are…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Next June, Chartway Arena will temporarily become an Amish Paradise, as beloved parody singer Weird Al Yankovic plans a stop in Norfolk at the Old Dominion University venue as part of his "Bigger & Weirder Tour." The "Eat It", "Like a Surgeon", and "Another One Rides the Bus" singer will play at Chartway on June 7, 2026, continuing a 67-city tour that began earlier in 2025. "We did 75 shows this year, and the fans weren't sick of us yet," said Al, 66, whose real name is Alfred Matthew Yankovic. "So we're just going to keep on touring until they are!" The Bigger & Weirder Tour sold out venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, according to a news release. Tickets for Weird Al's Norfolk show go on sale Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m., and the full list of stops for the 2026 leg of the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (128+ words) Jay Greene joined the WTKR News 3 team in August 2023 as a Multimedia Journalist and Norfolk Neighborhood News Reporter. You can also catch him anchoring the weekend evening newscasts. Shooting on Greenplain Road in Norfolk leaves 1 person seriously hurt NORFOLK, Va. " A person was rushed to the hospital following a shooting in Norfolk Saturday evening. It happened around 5:15 p.m. on Greenplain Road, according to Norfolk police. That's near Raby Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard. Police said the victim was a "male" but did not immediately reveal the person's age or what led up to shots being fired. As police investigation, they're asking anyone with information about what happened to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. More stories from Norfolk...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (152+ words) Construction on the Campostella Bridge is entering its final phase this week, marking the last stretch of a long-term infrastructure project in Norfolk. NORFOLK, Va. " Construction on the Campostella Bridge is entering its final phase this week, marking the last stretch of a long-term infrastructure project in Norfolk. Crews are now finishing work on the bridge's central median. Despite the ongoing construction, two lanes of traffic will remain open in both directions. Drivers will still be able to make turns onto Kimball Terrace, Fillmore Street, and Wilson Road. However, motorists are advised to use extra caution. The inside lanes in both directions will remain closed during this phase, which could cause some confusion for commuters who regularly use the bridge. The project is expected to wrap up by mid-December. By the start of the new year, drivers should see the…...