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Norfolk man who spent 20 years in prison has record expunged after decades-long fight to prove innocence

Norfolk man who spent 20 years in prison has record exp...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:22

A Norfolk judge agreed Monday to expunge the criminal record of Messiah Johnson,...

Trump files $10bn defamation suit against BBC Arabian Post

Trump files $10bn defamation suit against BBC Arabian ...

TheVirginiaBeachNews.net, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:22

Trump files $10bn defamation suit against BBC Arabian Post

Tori Amos Returns To Strange Little Girls For 25th Anniversary Reissue - Noise11.com

Tori Amos Returns To Strange Little Girls For 25th Anni...

TheVirginiaBeachNews.net, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:22

Tori Amos Returns To Strange Little Girls For 25th Anniversary Reissue - Noise11...

Man shot and killed in Chesapeake parking lot in domestic-related incident

Man shot and killed in Chesapeake parking lot in domest...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:50

40-year-old Kelvin Earl Smith was shot and killed in a Chesapeake business parki...

Pilings first: New approach to moving threatened Buxton homes

Pilings first: New approach to moving threatened Buxton...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:50

As things have quieted down in the area, crews have been hard at work reinforcin...

Former Bertie County arrested on multiple child sex offense charges

Former Bertie County arrested on multiple child sex off...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:50

A months-long investigation into alleged sexual abuse has led to the arrest of a...

5 gang members sentenced for Virginia Beach homicide

5 gang members sentenced for Virginia Beach homicide

WAVY.com, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:50

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - The sentencing hearings for all five co-defendants ...

NC man guilty of murder in VB sentenced to serve 53 years in prison

NC man guilty of murder in VB sentenced to serve 53 yea...

WAVY.com, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:50

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A North Carolina man will serve 53 years in prison ...

Incumbent Rep. Don Davis kicks off reelection bid in newly-redrawn NC district

Incumbent Rep. Don Davis kicks off reelection bid in ne...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:27

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Don Davis has officially filed to run for reelection i...

9-year-old boy hit, killed by car on S. Military Highway in Chesapeake

9-year-old boy hit, killed by car on S. Military Highwa...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:27

A 9-year-old boy was hit and killed while trying to cross South Military Highway...

First Warning Forecast: Tracking rain to end the work week

First Warning Forecast: Tracking rain to end the work week

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:27

Tomorrow will be mostly sunny to start with increasing clouds during the morning...

Getting out of debt: How Williamsburg man paid down $8,000 and found financial freedom

Getting out of debt: How Williamsburg man paid down $8,...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 11:10

Williamsburg resident Quenton Linyear shares how he paid off $8,000 in debt afte...

VBPD: Pedestrian dies after September crash on Northampton Boulevard

VBPD: Pedestrian dies after September crash on Northamp...

WAVY.com, Dec 16, 2025 - 11:10

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- A 63-year-old man died Friday after a September cr...

VBPD: News details released following a fatal crash on Indian River Road

VBPD: News details released following a fatal crash on ...

WAVY.com, Dec 16, 2025 - 11:10

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)--Police have new information following a deadly crash...

Donald Trump sues BBC over misleading video editing of speech

Donald Trump sues BBC over misleading video editing of ...

TheVirginiaBeachNews.net, Dec 16, 2025 - 08:46

Donald Trump sues BBC over misleading video editing of speech

First Warning Forecast: A warming trend through midweek

First Warning Forecast: A warming trend through midweek

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:18

Lots of sunshine today with highs in the 40s. Warming to the 50s tomorrow. Near ...

NC congressional race, Chesapeake pool hall shooting, Nick Reiner arrested: Sunrise Brief

NC congressional race, Chesapeake pool hall shooting, N...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:18

A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking abou...

Flock cameras lead to arrest of Chesapeake man in Rockbridge County

Flock cameras lead to arrest of Chesapeake man in Rockb...

WAVY.com, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:18

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)-- A Chesapeake man faces several charges after flo...

Navy veterans gather in Virginia Beach to cheer on Midshipmen in Army-Navy game

Navy veterans gather in Virginia Beach to cheer on Mids...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 03:08

Shorebreak Taphouse becomes reunion spot for decades of Navy graduates and suppo...

Chesapeake School Board prohibits employees from asking others to use preferred pronouns

Chesapeake School Board prohibits employees from asking...

WTKR, Dec 16, 2025 - 00:28

Chesapeake School Board voted 7-2 to prohibit employees from asking others to us...

Law to change geriatric release proposed

Law to change geriatric release proposed

WAVY.com, Dec 16, 2025 - 00:28

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The sister of a murder victim is inspiring change i...

Police investigating homicide at Chesapeake pool hall

Police investigating homicide at Chesapeake pool hall

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 22:09

Chesapeake Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday evening at a...

Monarchs arrive in Orlando hungry for tenth win, bowl victory

Monarchs arrive in Orlando hungry for tenth win, bowl v...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 19:51

Bowl week is a chance for teams to celebrate its accomplishments, spend time tog...

Five men sentenced to 210 years total for Virginia Beach gang-related killing

Five men sentenced to 210 years total for Virginia Beac...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 19:51

Five men have sentenced for their roles in a gang-related shooting that killed a...

Dayton aims for third Power 5 win of season against Florida State

Dayton aims for third Power 5 win of season against Flo...

TheVirginiaBeachNews.net, Dec 15, 2025 - 19:51

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)In the first half of a two-year h...

Australia social media ban- Why isn't gaming included&quest;

Australia social media ban- Why isn't gaming includ...

TheVirginiaBeachNews.net, Dec 15, 2025 - 19:51

Australia social media ban- Why isn't gaming included&quest;

'Need has no season' | Salvation Army distributes Christmas gifts across Hampton Roads

'Need has no season' | Salvation Army distributes Chris...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 17:52

Families formed a steady line of cars Monday at the Salvation Army’s Christmas D...

VA eliminates 25,000 unfilled positions nationwide amid Democratic criticism

VA eliminates 25,000 unfilled positions nationwide amid...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 17:52

Secretary Doug Collins says move won't impact veteran care, but a Virginia lawma...

'Please call somebody': Family desperate for answers about missing Wanchese man

'Please call somebody': Family desperate for answers ab...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 17:52

37-year-old Tedrick Dough is missing. It’s not clear how long he’s been missing,...

VBPD: 11-year-old brought box cutter to school

VBPD: 11-year-old brought box cutter to school

WAVY.com, Dec 15, 2025 - 17:52

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - A student at Brookwood Elementary School was report...

Dispute erupts as Virginia Beach residents clash over fence removal

Dispute erupts as Virginia Beach residents clash over f...

WAVY.com, Dec 15, 2025 - 17:52

As Robert Frost wrote in ‘Mending Wall,’ good fences make good neighbors, but in...

Community shows support after deadly fire house fire in Perquimans Co.

Community shows support after deadly fire house fire in...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:09

The community is coming together after a deadly house fire in Hertford that took...

Collision on Granby Street leaves motorcyclist dead: NPD

Collision on Granby Street leaves motorcyclist dead: NPD

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:09

A motorcyclist died after a crash on Granby Street that took place on Saturday, ...

Woman accused of discharging firearm near Virginia Beach middle school

Woman accused of discharging firearm near Virginia Beac...

WAVY.com, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:09

A woman was arrested in connection with discharging a firearm near Old Donation ...

First Warning Forecast: A frigid start to the week, Warming trend ahead

First Warning Forecast: A frigid start to the week, War...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 06:28

Sunny, cold, and windy today. Highs in the 30s but feeling more like the 20s. Wa...

School board salary proposal, preferred pronoun vote, Brown University shooting: Sunrise Brief

School board salary proposal, preferred pronoun vote, B...

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 06:28

A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking abou...

Commanders top Giants, snap eight game losing streak

Commanders top Giants, snap eight game losing streak

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 02:11

Marcus Mariota emerged from the Washington Commanders' first victory celebration...

La Niña officially arrives, bringing colder winter ahead

La Niña officially arrives, bringing colder winter ahead

WTKR, Dec 15, 2025 - 00:23

NOAA confirms La Niña climate pattern has developed, signaling colder temperatur...

First Warning Forecast: Dangerously cold wind chill values Monday morning

First Warning Forecast: Dangerously cold wind chill val...

WTKR, Dec 14, 2025 - 19:22

A Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect Sunday night. Wind chill values are exp...

Santa trades sleigh for firetruck to visit Hampton Roads families

Santa trades sleigh for firetruck to visit Hampton Road...

WTKR, Dec 14, 2025 - 19:22

Edmarc partnered with Hampton Roads first responders to deliver gifts to familie...

Hunt Club Farm to host Santa, S'mores and More event in Virginia Beach

Hunt Club Farm to host Santa, S'mores and More event in...

WAVY.com, Dec 14, 2025 - 19:22

Hunt club in Virginia Beach is hosting Santa, Smores and More on Dec. 14 and 20,...

First Warning Forecast: Snow this morning, frigid temps tonight

First Warning Forecast: Snow this morning, frigid temps...

WTKR, Dec 14, 2025 - 08:05

A trace to an inch of snow is expected for most of the region. Temperatures will...

Ohio State nips West Virginia in 2OT on late basket

Ohio State nips West Virginia in 2OT on late basket

TheVirginiaBeachNews.net, Dec 14, 2025 - 08:05

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)Bruce Thornton hit a lean-in jumper...

Big first quarter, strong defense propel Maury to three-peat

Big first quarter, strong defense propel Maury to three...

WTKR, Dec 14, 2025 - 01:34

Maury and Highland Springs were tied for all of 15 seconds in the Class 5 state ...

Lake Taylor completes improbable turnaround with Class 3 state championship

Lake Taylor completes improbable turnaround with Class ...

WTKR, Dec 14, 2025 - 01:34

After a 3-7 season, some teams might be happy just getting to the state champion...

Updated Norfolk school consolidation plan details closures, redistricting

Updated Norfolk school consolidation plan details closu...

WTKR, Dec 13, 2025 - 22:04

Norfolk School Board members are set to review an updated long-term roadmap next...

Newport News community comes together for free coats, toys, and food for neighbors in need

Newport News community comes together for free coats, t...

WTKR, Dec 13, 2025 - 20:16

Newport News city leaders hosted a free coat drive and community meal Saturday, ...

USS Gravely returns to Naval Station Norfolk after months-long deployment

USS Gravely returns to Naval Station Norfolk after mont...

WTKR, Dec 13, 2025 - 20:16

The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely returned to Naval Station Norfolk on De...

First Warning Forecast: Icy blast ahead, single digit wind chill values

First Warning Forecast: Icy blast ahead, single digit w...

WTKR, Dec 13, 2025 - 20:16

A strong cold front will bring an icy blast of cool temperatures. Wind chill val...

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority awards...

WAVY.com, Dec 13, 2025 - 20:16

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority awarded a $508,000 grant to TST...