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Norfolk man dies after Picadilly Street shooting: NPD
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (97+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A 22-year-old Norfolk man has died after being shot on Thursday, according to Norfolk police. Police responded to'the 1200 block of Picadilly Street'around 11:20 p.m. on Feb. 12 after receiving a report that someone was shot. When they arrived, they found Anthony…...
Virginia Beach Planning Commission recommends approval for West Neck golf course development
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (224+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " More than 40 West Neck community residents packed a Virginia Beach Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night to voice their opinions on a controversial development proposal for the former Signature at West Neck Golf Course. After hours of passionate…...
Norfolk leaders to consider buying out H&M's lease at MacArthur Center for $1.5M
1+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " City leaders will decide on Tuesday whether H&M should be paid around $1.5 million so the store can terminate their lease early in anticipation of the MacArthur Center's June 30 closure. The fast fashion store is among the handful…...
Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Rose to hold press conference
1+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Norfolk Public School's new superintendent will hold a press conference Monday at 10 a.m. The next superintendent, Dr. Jeff Rose, held previous positions in three different school ... Norfolk Public School's new superintendent will hold a press conference Monday at 10 a.m.The…...
Christian Temple of Norfolk in Park Place neighborhood listed for sale
1+ week, 5+ day ago (309+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A historic church building that has stood in Norfolk's Park Place neighborhood for more than a century is now on the market, opening the door for possible redevelopment of the long-vacant property. The former Christian Temple of Norfolk…...
Lidl planned for Norfolk's Railyard district may not be happening, city says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (299+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A planned Lidl grocery store that would have been the anchor of the newly redeveloped Railyard at Lambert's Point along Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk may not be happening at all, a city spokesperson confirmed to WTKR News 3 Thursday....
Virginia lawmakers consider collective bargaining for public employees
1+ week, 6+ day ago (409+ words) Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would require local governments to engage in collective bargaining with public employees, potentially affecting more than 500,000 workers across the state. The proposed bill would mandate that local governments meet with employees who choose to…...
Davis Brothers announce boxing return to Norfolk with April fight at Chartway Arena
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (406+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Boxing is officially making its way back to Norfolk, and a famous local family is leading the charge. The Davis Brothers, known as DB3, announced their return to the ring in the Mermaid City with an April 4 event at…...
High surf advisory in effect along Virginia Beach
2+ week, 3+ day ago (174+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " It was a windy day in Virginia Beach after we got some of that snow. You can see the impact in the waves with high surf conditions that lasting until 4 a.m. Monday. I spoke to folks who braved…...
Norfolk School Board selects next division superintendent
2+ week, 4+ day ago (164+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The Norfolk School Board has appointed the division's next superintendent during a special meeting held on Friday. The next superintendent will be Dr. Jeff Rose, who held previous positions in three different school districts in Georgia and Oregon....