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The Virginian-Pilot

  • Norfolk residents displaced after morning fire

    The Virginian-Pilot – 2 hrs 23 mins ago  

    NORFOLK Residents of a home on Mapleton Drive were displaced this morning after a fire caused serious damage to the structure, officials said this afternoon. Full Story »

  • Carbon monoxide sends adult, two children to hospital

    The Virginian-Pilot – 2 hrs 38 mins ago  

    NORFOLK An adult and two children were hospitalized Friday night with carbon monoxide poisoning after they ran a generator inside their home, officials said today. Full Story »

  • Foundation for new class of carriers laid today

    The Virginian-Pilot – Fri Nov 13, 11:17 pm ET  

    NEWPORT NEWS The keel for the first ship in the new Gerald R. Ford class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers will be laid today at the Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard. About 2,000 people, including three of Ford's children and several members of Congress, are expected to attend. Susan Ford Bales, the daughter of the late former president, is the ship's sponsor. Full Story »

  • Newest SPSA bidder fills in the details

    The Virginian-Pilot – Fri Nov 13, 10:02 pm ET  

    CHESAPEAKE A company that submitted a proposal this week to buy SPSA wants to purchase the region's trash authority for a total of $240 million, according to details released Friday. Full Story »

  • Storm aids police in arrest of home-invasion suspect

    The Virginian-Pilot – Fri Nov 13, 9:32 pm ET  

    Virginia Beach Police on Thursday arrested a fugitive on robbery, abduction and other charges after learning he had hunkered down in an Oceanfront motel to ride out this week's nor'easter. Brian A. Evans, 23, of Virginia Beach, was jailed without bond on charges stemming from an Oct. 6 home invasion robbery in the 9000 block of Newtown Road. Full Story »

13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads

  • Local mall taking precautions against swine flu

    13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads – Sat Nov 7, 10:11 pm ET  

    NORFOLK--As swine flu continues to spread among children, MacArthur Center is taking extra precautions to protect kids visiting Santa Clause. The mall opened it's Santa exhibit Friday and it's stocked with hand sanitizers for visitors and employees. Full Story »

  • 2 Va. Democrats break ranks on health bill

    13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads – Sun Nov 8, 6:11 pm ET  

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A majority of Virginia's representatives in the U.S. House voted against sweeping health care legislation, thanks to two Democrats who broke with their party. Full Story »

  • Va. transportation board to scale back projects

    13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads – Sun Nov 8, 6:26 pm ET  

    RICHMOND (AP) -- An anticipated $600 million reduction in available revenue over the next six years is forcing the Commonwealth Transportation Board to scale back its projects. Full Story »

  • Two pitbull puppies stolen

    13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads – Sun Nov 8, 9:26 pm ET  

    PORTSMOUTH--Two pitbull puppies were stolen from the Portsmouth Humane Society. Shelter workers believe the dog nappers were either plotting and waiting parked in the shelter's parking lot or maybe hiding behind a store front church. Full Story »

  • Hurricane warning for Gulf Coast

    13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads – Sun Nov 8, 11:41 pm ET  

    Visit WVEC.com for the top stories in Norfolk, VA and Hampton roads. The site includes top headlines, weather, sports, and video on demand. Full Story »

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WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth

FOX 43 TV Hampton Roads

  • Crews work to reduce power outages

    FOX 43 TV Hampton Roads – Fri Nov 13, 11:13 pm ET  

    More than 110,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers who were in the dark Thursday night, had electricity again by Friday night. More than 60,000 were still waiting.   Full Story »

  • CG responds to grounded barge

    FOX 43 TV Hampton Roads – Fri Nov 13, 6:59 pm ET  

    Response crews from Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach Fire Department responded to a grounded 571-foot barge near Sandbridge Pier, Friday morning. Full Story »

  • Avoiding storm scams

    FOX 43 TV Hampton Roads – Fri Nov 13, 5:58 pm ET  

    As the storm water starts to recede, look for the scum to rise to the top. Ten On Your Side's Stephanie Harris has some tips on avoiding scams while processing your insurance claims. Full Story »

  • Ohio to change lethal injection method

    FOX 43 TV Hampton Roads – Fri Nov 13, 4:13 pm ET  

    Ohio on Friday became the first state to adopt a procedure for lethal injections that uses one drug, a method never before tried on U.S. inmates. Full Story »

  • Gov. Kaine discusses storm's impact

    FOX 43 TV Hampton Roads – Fri Nov 13, 1:43 pm ET  

    Virginia Governor Tim Kaine spoke with WAVY News 10 Friday at Noon, to discuss the impact of this week's nor'easter on Hampton Roads, and the state's response. Full Story »

WTKR Norfolk

Eastern Shore News

  • Work or starve

    Eastern Shore News – Sat Nov 14, 1:20 pm ET  

    In your Bible, check out 2 Thes. 3:10: If you don't work or don't want to work, you don't eat. Get a job, it's that simple. Republicans are again relying on wedge issues to spread fear, divide the country and divert the country from the substance of health care reform. Full Story »

  • Your View: Salisbury could use fresh faces and new ideas

    Eastern Shore News – Sat Nov 14, 1:05 pm ET  

    No wonder no one in Salisbury wants to make a public statement on matters. Before they can even get a word out, after having to take a oath, they are shot down by City Council President Louise Smith. Full Story »

  • CHURCH NEWS

    Eastern Shore News – Sat Nov 14, 4:38 am ET  

    Acts the Apostolic Church, Temperanceville, has a free meal of soup and sandwiches served every second Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat-in or carryout is available. Full Story »

  • Jimmie Johnson news takes a Danica detour

    Eastern Shore News – Sat Nov 14, 4:38 am ET  

    For several weeks now, we have pretty much accepted the fact that most of our conversation for the remainder of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season will revolve around Jimmie Johnson. Full Story »

  • Jackets upended in quarterfinals

    Eastern Shore News – Sat Nov 14, 4:38 am ET  

    VIRGINIA BEACH -- For the second consecutive season, the Northampton field hockey team finished the season in the state playoffs. Northampton's season came to an end in the quarterfinals of the Group A/AA State Championships on Tuesday afternoon at the National Field Hockey Training Center. Full Story »

The Daily Advance

The Virginia Gazette

  • Sal's to reopen shortly

    The Virginia Gazette – Sat Nov 14, 8:24 am ET  

    WILLIAMSBURG — Georgia Salih remembers the pain when her family’s longtime restaurant, The Lobster House, burned a decade ago. Full Story »

  • City is in play for GOP redistricting

    The Virginia Gazette – Sat Nov 14, 8:24 am ET  

    WILLIAMSBURG — With Republicans in control of the House of Delegates, the city may be redistricted right out of the 64th. Full Story »

  • The opponent stops here

    The Virginia Gazette – Sat Nov 14, 8:24 am ET  

    WILLIAMSBURG - Dominating defenses aren’t designed overnight. They are built through countless hours of film study and on-field repetition. Full Story »

  • Ferry remains closed for Saturday

    The Virginia Gazette – Sat Nov 14, 8:24 am ET  

    SURRY - The Virginia Department of Transportation will keep the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry shut down at least through Saturday morning. Full Story »

  • York opens shelter in Grafton

    The Virginia Gazette – Sat Nov 14, 8:24 am ET  

    York -- Grafton High School and Middle School have been opened as a shelter for residents concerned about overnight flooding. Full Story »

Outer Banks Sentinel

  • Accused attorney: He, too, was victim

    Outer Banks Sentinel – Wed Nov 11, 2:55 am ET  

    Editor's note: This is the third of a three-part series about how millions of dollars were stolen from Bank of America, development investors and bank depositors. The result has been multiple lawsuits and an ongoing investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Full Story »

  • Homeowners association takes legal action

    Outer Banks Sentinel – Wed Nov 11, 2:55 am ET  

    The Sandpiper Cay Condominium Owners Association Inc. has filed a civil suit against its former president, property manager and management company - Douglas Seay, Susan Seay and Sandpiper Management Co., respectively. Full Story »

  • Police seeking public's help

    Outer Banks Sentinel – Wed Nov 11, 2:55 am ET  

    The Town of Nags Head Police Department is seeking information regarding recent crimes in and around Village at Nags Head. Full Story »

  • Fire destroys fishing boat

    Outer Banks Sentinel – Wed Nov 11, 2:56 am ET  

    The Colington Fire Department responded to a boat fire in the water behind a residence on Club View Court in the Colington Harbour sub-division just after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Full Story »

  • Outer Banks election results

    Outer Banks Sentinel – Wed Nov 11, 2:56 am ET  

    DuckCouncil (5)Chuck Burdick 124Nancy Caviness 108Don Kingston 155Neil Morrison 111Monica Thibodeau 150Dave Wessel 162 Full Story »

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