Navy cuts ribbon on new high-tech training center in Virginia Beach, named after retired captain and Top Gun graduate - Chesapeake news - NewsLocker (2024)

Live, virtual, constructive training at center replicates intense, difficult training environments crews might face while deployed.

VSP responds to 'baaaa-d' behavior on I-64 in Chesapeake: Goats on the side of the road

VSP officials wrote that Chesapeake Animal Control helped rectify the situation with the goats' safe return home.

Chesapeake vehicle crash in leaves man dead, police say

Chesapeake police say they responded to the 4600 block of Backwoods Road off of Ballahack Road Wednesday around 7:20 p.m. for a report of a single vehicle crash.

Virginia Beach boy, 8, released from hospital after being hit by stray bullet

Landyn Davis' release from the hospital comes just in time for his ninth birthday.

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Fewer kids in Virginia visiting the hospital for cannabis exposure, data shows

Health experts credit a 2023 Virginia law that regulates THC sold in the state.

Kempsville High School baseball team forfeits season amid racism found within program

Evidence of racism, hate speech and harassment at the Virginia Beach high school led to its varsity baseball team forfeiting the rest of its season.

Norfolk, Portsmouth to get state funding for gun violence prevention

The funds will support street outreach, violence intervention programs, afterschool programs and connections to education and job opportunities.

Norfolk residents eager for flood preparedness funds in newly-passed Virginia state budget

According to the budget, $25 million will go to Norfolk's Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

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Which Hampton Roads cities are seeing increases in mental health-related custody orders

13News Now requested data on emergency custody and temporary detention orders across Coastal Virginia. Here is what that request revealed.

Virginia US Sen. Warner warns against foreign adversaries interfering in 2024 election

U.S. cybersecurity leaders said attempts at disrupting elections have become more sophisticated and widespread, particularly from Russia and Iran.

Efforts to combat climate change impacts on Naval Station Norfolk

Recurrent flooding on streets leading into and out of Naval Station Norfolk cited as one example of climate change's impact.

Body found after vehicle catches fire on Eastern Shore, VSP says

VSP is investigating a vehicle fire that left one person dead in the passenger seat of the car Wednesday morning.

Discounted Lyft rides available in Hampton Roads during Memorial Day weekend

The offer is only valid for rides starting or ending in Hampton Roads.

VCU board opts out of requiring racial literacy course after Gov. Youngkin reviews DEI college courses

The decision comes after Youngkin reviewed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) courses at VCU and George Mason University.

Chesapeake welcomes CoVa's 2024 Battle of the Burgers

Local burger restaurants and breweries will gather to give guests a taste of the best in the region and an opportunity to vote for their favorites.

Violence at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare prompts prevention fair

The event is designed to help hospital staff detect and de-escalate violence in healthcare facilities.

Hampton Roads got almost 2 inches of rain Tuesday into Wednesday night

The rain prompted flood advisories late Tuesday night. Norfolk has already picked up 20.03" in 2024. That is 4.91" above average since January 1.

What's the difference between cicadas and locusts

With the massive number of cicadas appearing all at once, many people are wondering if they're similar to locusts, which are also known to appear as gigantic swarms.

Hampton Roads cities voted on FY 2025 budgets. Here's what to know.

Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News and Portsmouth were among the cities that voted Tuesday night.

What predators do cicadas have? Here's what experts say.

North Carolina State University Entomology professor shares how the creepy crawlers are able to know 'when' to emerge every 13 to 17 years from underground.

NC election results: Weatherman, Boliek win Republican primary runoff races

In the race for lieutenant governor Hal Weatherman claimed victory over Jim O’Neill. In the race for state auditor, Dave Boliek defeated Jack Clark.

Hampton University hosting discussion on 70th anniversary of Supreme Court decision banning racial segregation in schools

A.G. Jason Miyares, former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell, and Rep. Bobby Scott among panelists on Thursday. This discussion comes as DEI in schools has become a hot topic.

Newport News City Council approves FY 2025 budget

The step plan will give public safety employees a 5% raise, effective July 1. Mayor Phillip Jones says the plan reflects the city’s values.

Community remembers 16-year-old boy killed in Virginia Beach shooting

Virginia Beach police say another teen shot and killed 16-year-old Jordan Williams one week ago.

Brad Knott, backed by Trump, wins Republican runoff for North Carolina congressional district

Brad Knott has overwhelmingly won the Republican primary runoff for the 13th Congressional District in North Carolina. Knott won the nomination over Kelly Daughtry.

North Carolina Primary Election Results

Follow the latest election results for North Carolina's runoff primary elections, May 14, 2024

Hampton Roads faces lifeguard shortage

Officials from Hampton and Norfolk say they need more lifeguards to fully staff their beaches.

Pediatric cannabis related hospital visits declined after new law took effect

Between the first and second half of 2023, cannabis-related pediatric emergency department visits declined 21.5% from 1,429 visits to 1,122 visits.

'Jane Doe' speaks out after Virginia Wesleyan rape case verdict

A jury of seven women have begun deliberations in the Virginia Wesleyan College rape case.

Mom accused of newborn daughter's death appears in Norfolk court for bond hearing

Z'ibreyea Parker, 21, is accused of child abuse and second-degree murder in connection with the death of her 9-day-old daughter.