Ransom demands in tragic death of Virginia boy found to be scam
The Office of the Medical Examiner determined that 12-year-old Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo's cause of death was accidental drowning.
VB Sheriff makes operational changes and pushes for mental health crisis center following in-custody death
Following the in-custody death of Rolin Hill, Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb made immediate changes within the Sheriff’s Office to ensure similar incidents
Bill advances in General Assembly to honor fallen Virginia Beach firefighter with bridge
A House committee advanced a bill to name the bridge on I-264 over South Rosemont Road in Virginia Beach the Captain Matthew "Chevy" Chiaverotti Memorial Bridge.
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Virginia Beach Sheriff makes series of changes to correctional center following Rolin Hill's death
Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb announces a multitude of changes to the correctional center, following the death of Rolin Hill, says VBSO.
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Done and Dome — Oceanfront venue to open in May
Listen to this article When Three Dog Night takes the stage May 4 at The Dome, the 1970s rock band will help open a new chapter in live performances at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that it closed more than three decades ago.
UVA predicted to win ACC in baseball by coaches
The Cavaliers got 13 of 16 first-place votes. Virginia Tech was picked 12th. All 16 ACC teams will open their seasons Feb. 14.
VSP: 1 injured in 9-vehicle crash on I-64 near Indian River Rd.
One person was injured in a nine-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 eastbound at Indian River Road in Virginia Beach Wednesday evening, Virginia State Police said.
Judy Katherine Powers, Canfield, Ohio
Judy Katherine Powers of Canfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:11 p.m. surrounded by her very close friends.   Judy was born November 5, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to Franklin Irving Powers and Jerylie Hendrix Powers.
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Norfolk focuses on cruise and entertainment tourism
Norfolk — is going through “an evolution, putting in necessary investments to stay on top of the times” as a tourism destination, says Sean Washington, the city’s director of economic development. The city is expanding its cruise center to accommodate an influx of passengers year-round,
Column: Child care must be a cornerstone of region’s economic future
Investing in child care supports the workforce of today while strengthening the workforce of tomorrow, Norfolk medical technology CEO Tara Ramsey writes in a guest column.
Letters for Jan. 31: As Trump enters second term, people should stand up for what is right
Letter writers discuss Trump’s second administration, hypocrisy of Virginia leaders over Biden’s pardons, and parallels with 1930s Germany.
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Acevedo's cause of death, VA report card, midair collision in DC: Sunrise Brief
Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo died from an accidental drowning, the medical examiner said Wednesday. This happened in a pond outside the Cambria at Cornerstone apartments in Virginia Beach.