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Youngkin cuts $900 million from Virginia budget, citing economic uncertainty

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday signed the state’s updated budget but used his line-item veto power to cut about $900 million in proposed spending, citing concerns over potential economic fallout from federal policy changes. The Republican governor said the cuts were necessary as the state faces revenue uncertainty tied to President Donald Trump’s push to scale back federal spending and reshape trade policy.
Portsmouth Mayor highlights waterfront redevelopment, drop in crime in State of City address

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth’s downtown jail is coming down, a new AI-powered waste sorting facility is on the way, and Rivers Casino Portsmouth will soon break ground on a $65-million hotel. Those were among the major announcements Friday during Mayor Shannon Glover’s annual State of the City address, delivered at the casino’s event center.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth to break ground on $65M hotel this summer

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Rivers Casino Portsmouth will break ground this summer on a new eight-story hotel, marking the next phase of growth for the casino just two years after it opened. The announcement was made Friday during Portsmouth’s annual State of the City address, delivered by Mayor Shannon Glover in a sold-out event held at the casino’s Event Center.
Smoke from tractor-trailer fire causes traffic delays on I-664 in Suffolk

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

SUFFOLK, Va. — Virginia State police say a tractor-trailer fire is causing traffic delays in Suffolk Friday morning. Smoke from the fire on Bridge Road was wafting up onto Interstate 664 above and affecting traffic in the northbound lanes near mile marker 13. The smoke and traffic being halted could be seen on Virginia Department of Transportation's live traffic cameras around 11:30 a.m. This is a developing story; check back for updates as more information is confirmed.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Hampton Roads, northeast NC

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

SUFFOLK, Va. — The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning Tuesday evening for parts of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. The warning issued at 5:36 p.m. is in effect until 6:15 p.m. and includes the following areas: North Carolina: Hertford County and Gates CountyVirginia: City of Franklin, Southampton County, Isle of Wight County, City of Suffolk This is a developing story as scattered thunderstorms move through the region.
Norfolk Fire-Rescue responding to fire on 21st Street

Feb 5, 2025 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Emergency Communications reports there is a Norfolk Fire-Rescue response at a strip of businesses on West 21st Street Wednesday morning. The active scene is unfolding at the local restaurant Crudo Nudo, next to Mr. Shwarma in the 700 block of W 21st Street. Firefighters have a ladder up against the restaurant and are working on the building's roof. Fire officials have not yet confirmed details about the incident.
Election Day updates: Polls open across Virginia for 2024 General Election

Nov 4, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

NORFOLK, Va. — In addition to voting in the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Virginians participating in the 2024 General Election Tuesday will select their representatives in Congress and vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment. In Hampton Roads, key races include Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, featuring Missy Cotter Smasal (D) and Jen Kiggans (R), and the U.S. Senate election between Tim Kaine (D) and Hung Cao (R).
Fire breaks out at vacant storefront in Pembroke Crossings Shoppes

Oct 3, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — No injuries were reported because of a commercial fire in Virginia Beach Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported around 4 p.m. at the Pembroke Crossings Shoppes, according to a Virginia Beach Fire Department spokeswoman. That's in the Bayside Borough part of the city. Fire and smoke were coming from the rooftop of a strip mall, when firefighters arrived at the scene.
Crash involving school bus in Virginia Beach snarls traffic

Oct 3, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) confirms a crash involving a city school bus Thursday afternoon. The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of London Bridge Road and Hornet Drive. As of 3:15 p.m., VBPD was still responding to the crash at the scene, a spokesman said. Students were on the bus at the time of the crash, but none were injured, police said.
Crash involving NNPD vehicle blocking traffic on Jefferson Ave.

Oct 3, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A vehicle crash involving a marked police vehicle is blocking traffic on Jefferson Avenue Thursday afternoon. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Mercury Boulevard. Police say two other vehicles were involved in the crash. A spokesperson for the Newport News Police Department said that the officer driving the marked police vehicle had his lights and sirens going while driving to a call for service.