Norfolk
Coverage of Norfolk in the Nexus archive.
- Westbound I-64 closure at Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel due to crash
Westbound I-64 is closed at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel in Norfolk due to a vehicle crash, causing delays for motorists on Wednesday morning.
- Wife disputes Norfolk police report on husband's fatal shooting
Reginald Pryor, known as rapper BS3Whiteboy, was fatally shot in Norfolk, Virginia. His wife, Keara Poole, disputes the Norfolk Police Department's report that an altercation preceded the shooting.
- Norfolk-based BAE Systems suing U.S. Navy, says it lost more than $8M on modernizing USS Vicksburg
Norfolk-based BAE Systems is suing the U.S. Navy, alleging it lost over $8 million modernizing USS Vicksburg due to the Navy's underestimation of required repairs. The defense contractor claims the overhaul's costs exceeded initial projections.
- Norfolk to delay MacArthur Center demolition until at least late 2027
Norfolk has delayed the demolition of MacArthur Center until at least late 2027, despite the mall's closure after 27 years. Deputy city manager Ron Williams confirmed the exterior will remain unchanged until then.
- Police add reinforcement to Granby Street after weekend shooting death
25-year-old Reginald Pryor was murdered in a parking lot on Granby Street in Norfolk, Virginia, following an argument with acquaintances around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Witnesses initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks.
- Norfolk Police search for suspect in connection to 7-Eleven robbery
Norfolk Police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect linked to a robbery at a 7-Eleven on June 23. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. at the 7-Eleven located at 5827 East Virginia Beach Boulevard.
- Brush fire started by fireworks in Ocean View
A brush fire in the Ocean View East Beach area of Norfolk, Va., started by fireworks on July 3, was brought under control by fire crews on Friday evening. The incident occurred at Warwick and Ocean View, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
- Two-vehicle crash in Norfolk leaves 2 passengers hurt
A two-vehicle crash occurred in Norfolk on Sunday night, resulting in two passengers being injured. Police reported that two people sought medical assistance following the incident.
- Norfolk issues heat advisory as index soars to 106 degrees
Norfolk, Va., issued a heat advisory from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to a heat index reaching 106 degrees, with cooling centers available in the city.
- No injuries reported following Norfolk garage fire
Norfolk Fire-Rescue contained a fire in the garage and attic of a property on Commodore Drive Saturday night. No injuries were reported.
- Man seriously injured after crash on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk
A man was seriously injured in a crash involving a car and a scooter on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk on July 4 at approximately 12:45 a.m. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of the road, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
- Man still hospitalized after I-264 crash in Norfolk
A man remains hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a two-car crash on westbound Interstate 264 in Norfolk, Virginia. James Moody, 25, stopped to assist others involved in the collision on June 26 but was injured and is still recovering.
- USS San Antonio departs Norfolk to pursue war department priorities and stop illegal drug trafficking
The USS San Antonio departed Norfolk to support U.S. Southern Command mission requirements and participate in Department of War operations aimed at stopping illegal drug trafficking. The ship recently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet operations zone.
- Vehicle crashes into house on Killam Avenue in Norfolk
A vehicle crashed into a house on Killam Avenue in Norfolk on Friday morning. Norfolk Police are investigating the incident.
- Virginia State Police initiate pursuit of stolen license plate
Virginia State Police initiated a pursuit in Norfolk for a vehicle with a stolen license plate. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon.
- Friends, family hold vigil for man shot to death on Church Street
Friends and family held a vigil for Tale Fuller, a 20-year-old man shot to death on Church Street in Norfolk. No suspects have been identified in the shooting, which occurred last Friday.
- CBP in Norfolk seizes imported cabinets and chairs from China
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Norfolk seized kitchen cabinets imported from China on June 23, which were deliberately mismanifested and undervalued to evade duties. The cabinets, appraised at over $120,000, were destined for Los Angeles and initially inspected on May 18.
- WATCH LIVE: Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney announces historic staffing expansion
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi will announce a historic expansion into staffing all jailable criminal cases in the city's courts. The move aims to enhance handling of such cases through increased personnel.
- Units respond to electrical fire on 26th Street in Norfolk
Firefighters in Norfolk responded to an electrical fire on the second floor of a home at the intersection of West 26th Street and Omohundro Avenue on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at 8:35 a.m.
- VIDEO: ICE officers detain Guatemalan man in Norfolk after vehicle pursuit
ICE officers in Norfolk detained a Guatemalan man after a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a crash involving two vehicles. The man was later accepted for voluntary departure back to Guatemala.
- Woman killed in shooting on Arcadia Street in Norfolk, according to police
A 19-year-old woman was found dead in a vehicle on Arcadia Street in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday afternoon. The incident is being investigated by the Norfolk Police Department.
- End of an era: Visitors walk down memory lane during final hours at Norfolk’s MacArthur Center
MacArthur Center in Norfolk, Virginia, will close permanently on June 27 at 5 p.m. after opening in 1999. Visitors gathered on Saturday to visit the retail center during its final hours.
- Man hospitalized after shooting near the intersection of Tidewater Drive and East Virginia Beach Boulevard in Norfolk
A man was hospitalized after a shooting near the intersection of Tidewater Drive and East Virginia Beach Boulevard in Norfolk on June 27. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m., and the Norfolk Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Tidewater Drive.
- Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on I-264 west in Norfolk
The outside lanes on I-264 west near Military Highway in Norfolk are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash, as reported by VDOT.
- Ending drug overdose deaths is a family affair in Norfolk
James McRae, a 63-year-old from Norfolk, Va., survived two drug overdoses and attributes his survival to past prayers. The article highlights his personal struggle with drug addiction and his belief in spiritual support.
- Woman sentenced for 2024 infant homicide
Alvetta Juanita Haskins was sentenced to 12 years and nine months in prison for causing the death of her 3-month-old granddaughter by administering adult prescription medication. The case is linked to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
- Virginia officer and bystanders team up to rescue woman trapped in sinkhole
A Virginia police officer and bystanders rescued a woman trapped in her car after a 7-foot sinkhole caused by a water main break opened on City Hall Avenue in Norfolk. Officer AJ Stevenson and Brennan Feldman, along with other strangers, worked together to safely extract the woman despite rushing water around her vehicle.
- Here's why a popular Norfolk Chick-fil-A has been torn down
A Chick-fil-A located at Broad Creek Crossing in Norfolk is being demolished. The article notes that the restaurant has been torn down, though specific reasons for the demolition are not provided in the text.
- City managers lobby Spanberger for help controlling 'takeover & pop-up' events
City managers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, and Hampton are seeking Gov. Abigail Spanberger's support to address disorderly 'takeover & pop-up' events involving young people. These unplanned mass gatherings have caused safety concerns in multiple cities.
- NPD: 2 shot near intersection of Little John Dr. and McNutt Ct.
Two men sustained life-threatening injuries after being shot near the intersection of Little John Drive and McNutt Court in Norfolk, Va., around 10:12 p.m. Thursday night, according to police.
- Eyewitness to sinkhole incident shares perspective
A sinkhole near I-264 in Norfolk, Virginia, caused the closure of City Hall Avenue, but officials expect it to reopen by Friday. A car was swallowed during a storm, though the driver was unharmed.
- 'I want to cry; this is truly a blessing': Norfolk woman with heart disease has different, safer place to call home
Doreen White, a 68-year-old Norfolk woman with heart disease, has found a peaceful and safer home at Grandy Village, a public housing community near the Elizabeth River. She expressed gratitude for the quiet, clean environment, calling it a blessing.
- Woman rescued after vehicle plunges into sinkhole
A woman was rescued by police in Norfolk, Virginia, after her vehicle fell into a water-filled sinkhole near an Interstate 264 West exit ramp. The sinkhole, linked to a water main break, reached seven feet in depth by Wednesday, requiring pumping and debris removal before repairs could begin.
- Local residents reflect on Tuesday storms in the region
A series of storms on Tuesday caused wind damage and flooded streets in Portsmouth, Norfolk, and North Carolina, leading to long commutes and challenging road conditions. Local residents reflected on the impact of the weather event.
- Sinkhole swallows vehicle at Norfolk exit ramp
A sinkhole opened near the base of the I-264 West exit ramp onto East City Hall Ave. in Norfolk, swallowing a vehicle.
- Sinkhole swallows vehicle at Norfolk exit ramp
A sinkhole opened near the base of the I-264 West exit ramp onto East City Hall Ave. Tuesday afternoon, causing a vehicle to be swallowed.
- Norfolk’s emergency shelter secures $850,000 for a kitchen and expanded career services
Norfolk’s emergency shelter has secured $850,000 to renovate its Tidewater Drive facility, adding a commercial kitchen and expanding career services through job training areas.
- Man injured, dog killed in separate incidents on Norfolk street
A man was injured and a dog was killed in two separate incidents on Crescent Way in Norfolk on Sunday afternoon. The events occurred on the same street but were not otherwise linked according to the report.
- Man injured after shooting on West 40th Street in Norfolk
A man was injured after a shooting on West 40th Street in Norfolk, Virginia, prompting a response from the Norfolk Police Department. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on June 21.
- Norfolk I-64 west on-ramp reopens after drainage upgrade
The on-ramp to Interstate 64 west in Norfolk has reopened following drainage upgrades completed by HRBT Expansion crews. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced the reopening, which included installing new triple 36-inch culverts.