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  • 2 days ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the use of drones expands across various sectors, from videography to surveillance to package delivery, they are now being integrated into public safety efforts. Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate stressed the importance of technological advancements for the department when he spoke to City Council in April.

  • 5 days ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    HAMPTON, Va. — The 4th annual Peninsula Juneteenth Freedom Fest was held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15 ahead of the holiday on the 19th. Since becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrations filled with history, music, and performances have been hosted throughout Hampton Roads. That’s what happened at Mill Point Park in downtown Hampton over the weekend, where community members gathered to enjoy vibrant live music, prayer, fellowship, and food.

  • 6 days ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC — Officials in Currituck County say a stallion was hit and killed overnight. The Currituck County Sheriff’s Office says about midnight Saturday, June 14, a woman hit the horse with her Tahoe. The horse was killed on impact. They say Shannon Seamster, 26, of Carova, was arrested for DWI.  Authorities report that the accident happened on the beach around the MP19 marker. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund says the horse that was killed was 5-year-old Alexander.

  • 6 days ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton Police Division is investigating a homicide that happened Saturday afternoon at King Food Mart, located at 900 North King Street, off of North Alfred Street. According to the initial investigation, the victim was involved in a fight with another individual. Police report that the suspect shot the victim and then fled the scene. No details have been released regarding the suspect's vehicle.

  • 1 week ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    NORFOLK — The death of 21-year-old sailor Angelina Resendiz, who was found dead in a Norfolk neighborhood this week, raises many questions. Resendiz vanished from her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk last month, prompting a search that ended in tragedy. Now, another sailor is in military confinement in connection with her death. Esmerelda Castle, Resendiz’s mother, expressed her heartbreak before her daughter was found, stating, “I want to see you again; I love you. Everything is going to be okay.

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Patrick Evans-Hylton

Founder, Virginia Eats + Drinks and Food Journalist at Freelance

Patrick Evans-Hylton primarily covers news in Norfolk, Virginia, United States and surrounding areas including Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

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Philip Townsend

Philip Townsend primarily covers news in the Hampton Roads region, Virginia, United States, including cities like Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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Mechelle Hankerson

News Director at WHRO-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Mechelle Hankerson primarily covers news in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, United States, including cities like Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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Senior Digital Producer at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Foster Meyerson primarily covers news in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, United States, including cities like Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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18 Apr 23

Interesting story today in VB: https://t.co/YKLBu1Xaei #wtkr