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Norfolk Fire-Rescue responding to fire on 21st Street

2 months ago | 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.
Collision involving train, vehicle reported in New Kent County

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

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — Law enforcement confirms a collision involving a train and a vehicle in New Kent County Thursday. There are no injuries, according to a social media post by the New Kent County Sheriff's Office. But the railroad tracks at Riverside Drive and South Waterside Drive are currently closed. Officials are not sure when the tracks will be cleared. This is a developing story. Check back for updates, as they become available.
Downed power line blocks Centerville Turnpike

Sep 27, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Centerville Turnpike is closed at the Centerville Turnpike Bridge Friday afternoon, due to a downed power line across the roadway. In post on social media around 12:20 p.m., Chesapeake Public Works said that nearby traffic signals were also non-operational, specifically at the intersections with Butts Station Road and Mount Pleasant Road. A Dominion Energy spokeswoman said an equipment failure around noon caused the downed power line.
All lanes closed on Battlefield Boulevard North due to vehicle crash

Sep 27, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Drivers should expect traffic delays on Battlefield Boulevard North Friday morning. In a social media post, the city said around 7:20 a.m. that northbound lanes were closed at Campostella Road. The closure is expected to last until at least 8:15 a.m., the city said. A vehicle crash was the cause for the traffic delays. No further information has been provided.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is now 'secure from active threat'

Sep 26, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

Portsmouth Norfolk Naval Shipyard is now 'secure from active threat' Norfolk Naval Shipyard made the public announcements via Facebook. Author: Catherine Rogers Published: 12:20 PM EDT September 26, 2024 Updated: 12:24 PM EDT September 26, 2024 PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Norfolk Naval Shipyard is now "secure from active threat" after being on lockdown for "initial reports of an active shooter situation" Thursday, according to posts on the shipyard's Facebook page.
2 people in stable condition after water rescue at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Sep 23, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two people were rescued from the water at the Oceanfront Monday morning, a Virginia Beach Police Department spokesman confirmed. Around 11 a.m., lifeguards with the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service responded to reports of a drowning in the 1600 block of the Boardwalk, near the Dairy Queen. Two people were recovered and taken to a local hospital. They are both in stable condition, the VBPD spokesman said.