Connor Rhiel

2 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Connor Rhiel

NORFOLK, Va. — An environmental disruption mitigation credit program has provided benefits to developers and surrounding communities in Hampton Roads for the last 20 years. "The program offsets damages that are done through construction along the coastline," said Helen Kuhns, the executive director of the Coastal Virginia Conservancy program. She said the mitigation credits have been critical for protecting Hampton Roads ecosystems and coastal waterways.

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Connor Rhiel

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Two Democratic candidates are hoping to flip Virginia's 89th District, which includes parts of both Chesapeake and Suffolk, come this November, but first one must succeed in the June primary. Candidates Kacey Carnegie and Blaizen Buckshot Bloom both emphasized family when describing their motivation to run for office. "Watching the chaos that's currently going on in Washington, I wanted to make sure my daughters were protected, that Chesapeake and Suffolk are protected.

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Connor Rhiel

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A local nurse anesthetist permanently surrendered his license following an investigation by the Virginia Board of Nursing that alleged he had non-consensual conduct with patients while they were sedated. According to Consent Order documents by the Virginia Board of Nursing obtained by 13News Now, Kevin Coolong was a certified registered nurse anesthetist at Atlantic Anesthesia from June 2008 to August 2024, when he resigned.

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Connor Rhiel

RICHMOND, Va. — With hurricane season now upon us, Gov. Glenn Youngkin spent some time this week outlining key steps Virginians can take to save lives in the event of emergency. Youngking says local governments and organizations have been doing their part to prepare for hurricane season. But the governor says along with their hard work, there are three steps ordinary citizens can take to stay safe. "Prepare now, stay informed, make good decisions,” he said.

4 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Connor Rhiel

VIRGINIA, USA — A new study out of the University of Maryland is shedding more light on a long-standing concern: the Chesapeake Bay is getting warmer, and it’s not just a gradual trend. Scientists are now identifying more frequent and extreme marine heat waves, thanks to a new method of tracking temperatures. The study, led by researchers using satellite data, paints a fuller picture of how and where heat waves are forming in the Bay.