Va.
Coverage of Va. in the Nexus archive.
- After fatal shooting, Ghent neighborhood shaken
Following a shooting death involving Tony Camarillo in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, police are still searching for the suspect. The focus has shifted from the police response and the search for 30-year suspect Skyler Brock to what comes next for the community.
- Is Norfolk City Council trying to silence Flock opponents?
Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander is enforcing a City Council speaker policy designed to limit repetitive public comments. This action occurs as advocacy groups protest the city's automatic license plate reader cameras, which have raised privacy concerns during monthly council meetings.
- Involuntary manslaughter charge against woman certified to grand jury
Involuntary manslaughter charges against 19-year-old Ember Rose McSpadden were certified to a grand jury in Virginia Beach, Va. The charges relate to an incident that occurred early morning on March 3 at Shane Brooks' residence on Virginia Beach Boulevard.
- Beacon 303 resident demands cleanup after wastewater damages home
A Portsmouth woman named Jyllan Morgan reported unsafe living conditions after a sewage backup flooded her apartment with what she described as human waste. She is a resident of Beacon 303 at Olde Towne, and the damage was shown to 10 On Your Side.
- New Kent officials searching for horse last seen swimming in creek
A horse named Izzy has been reported missing since Monday from an area near Holly Fork Road and the Ware Creek Wildlife Area in New Kent County, Va. New Kent officials are conducting a search for the animal.
- Portsmouth Humane Society had to temporarily close Monday because of AC issues
The Portsmouth Humane Society temporarily closed on Monday after one of its building's air conditioning units went down. Currently, cute animals, portable air conditioning units, and fans are located inside the facility. Executive Director Dyanna Uchiek described dealing with the situation as "incredibly exhausting."
- Hampton Roads shoppers save money on final day of tax free weekend
The tax-free weekend in the commonwealth concluded on Sunday, marking the last opportunity for shoppers to purchase eligible items without sales tax. Virginia shoppers had been saving money since Friday, and eligible goods included school supplies up to $20.
- Norfolk Police investigate after stabbing victim walks into Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital
Norfolk Police are investigating after a stabbing victim walked into Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning. The hospital's staff notified police regarding the 33-year-old man, who arrived with non-life-threatening injuries and was reportedly not cooperating.
- Shoulders Hill Road in Suffolk closed August 10-12
Drivers in Suffolk, Va., must plan for a road closure of Shoulders Hill Road due to emergency repairs. The road will be shut down in both directions at the railroad crossing located just south of Dutchess Way. These repairs are scheduled to occur between August 10-12, 2026.
- After 3 million gallon sewage spill, emergency repairs in Portsmouth complete
Approximately 3.15 million gallons of sewage spilled after a pipe burst on Douglas Avenue near Rolfe Terrace in Portsmouth. The Hampton Roads Sanitation District reported that it had completed emergency repairs related to the incident on Friday.
- U.S. citizen claims wrongful detention during ICE operation in Norfolk
An 18-year-old Norfolk woman named Brittany Ramirez Corona claims she was wrongfully detained by federal immigration agents. The detention occurred Friday morning after arriving at the scene of an immigration enforcement operation involving her husband, despite telling agents she is a U.S. citizen.
- Norfolk City Council votes to add referendum for increased sales tax
The Norfolk City Council voted unanimously to add a referendum to the ballot this November, allowing residents to decide on an increase to the city's sales tax. This vote was made with the future of Norfolk Public Schools in mind.
- 'Let's get you out of this vehicle': Woman helps rescue driver from flood in Norfolk
Korbin Thompson, a licensed professional councilor at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, helped rescue a woman from a car during a flood in Norfolk, Va.
- Storm chaser catches spout thanks to a broken air conditioner
A storm chaser captured footage of a spout during a Tuesday night storm in Suffolk, Va., which caused damage to tarps at commercial piers but no reports of rotation touching land. The event drew attention from passersby and storm chasers, though only strong winds were reported.
- Saving money on a summer getaway: What about a boat charter?
The article discusses saving money on summer getaways by considering boat charters, noting that some destinations offer discounts due to weather. It highlights that international trips may be cost-prohibitive for budget-conscious travelers.