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Norfolk fire crews swiftly extinguish apartment fire on Flowerfield Road
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (103+ words) Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded Saturday morning to a fire in a two-story apartment building on the 4200 block of Flowerfield Road. Crews arrived around 4:28 a.m. and found smoke in a hallway. Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded early Saturday morning to a fire in a two-story…...
Man charged for allegedly selling weapon to gunman in Virginia university attack
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (644+ words) A man has been charged for allegedly selling a gun to the suspect who opened fire at a US university, killing one person and injuring two others, authorities have said. The FBI is investigating Thursday's deadly incident at Old Dominion…...
Bomb threat cleared at University of Virginia library
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (168+ words) University of Virginia evacuated two libraries after a reported bomb threat Friday morning. Authorities said as of 1:45 p.m., the threat is cleared. The threat came in to the Shannon Library at 160 McCormick Road. Both Shannon Library and Clemons Library were evacuated,…...
Clock ticking on Virginia budget as Democrats clash over data center tax break
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1297+ words) With just days remaining in the 2026 legislative session, Virginia lawmakers are running out of time to reach agreement on a new two-year state budget, even as Democrats control the governor's office and both chambers of the General Assembly. As of…...
New security gate hours to begin at Naval Station Norfolk
1+ week, 2+ day ago (33+ words) New security gate hours will take effect Friday, March 6, 2026, at Naval Station Norfolk. https://www.wavy.com/news/military/naval-station-norfolk/security-gate-changes-at-naval-station-norfolk-effective-friday/...
Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to move ahead
1+ week, 4+ day ago (609+ words) For the second time, Virginia's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that voters can cast ballots on a Democrat-led congressional redistricting plan that could help the party win four more U.S. House seats, as the justices review legal challenges to the effort....
Virginia Beach teachers’ health insurance lawsuit heads to trial as school board reviews budget
1+ week, 4+ day ago (453+ words) The Virginia Beach City Public School Board met Tuesday night to discuss the budget for the upcoming school year, touching on several issues, including healthcare premiums for teachers and staff. The discussion comes just days before a lawsuit against Superintendent…...
Norfolk police seek suspect in Wards Corner bank robbery
1+ week, 5+ day ago (122+ words) Norfolk police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of robbing a bank in Wards Corner on Saturday morning. Officers responded around 9:15 a.m. to the ABNB Federal Credit Union at 129 W. Little Creek Road for a reported robbery....
Historic Norfolk church listed for sale as development opportunity
1+ week, 6+ day ago (31+ words) Historic Norfolk church listed for sale as development opportunity. Details: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/historic-gothic-style-church-in-norfolk-is-up-for-sale/ Treat yourself before ......
How much is council tax going up by in Norfolk?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (980+ words) It is a bill that most of us face every year " council tax. The charge pays for a wide range of local services: from social care to libraries, street lights to road repairs, the fire service and police. And, as…...