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2 days ago |
13newsnow.com | Dana Smith
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — In Newport News, a potential political shakeup is on the table. The upcoming Democratic primary could reshape the office of the city's top prosecutor. For the first time in more than 30 years, Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn is facing a challenger in the primary election. Facing him is Shannon Jones, a prosecutor in the City Attorney’s Office. This race will be on the ballot of Democratic voters in Newport News, citywide. Gwynn has held the role since 1990.
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1 month ago |
13newsnow.com | Dana Smith
HAMPTON, Va. — Tributes are pouring in for Rob Holland, a well-respected aerobatic pilot who died in a plane crash in Hampton Thursday. Holland was an airshow staple. Just days before he was set to thrill fans at a show in Hampton, this weekend, the stunt pilot died while attempting to land at Langley Air Force Base, officials say. “The aircraft was on final arrival. They just arrived today. There was no act. It was just arriving at the airport," said Col. Matthew R.
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1 month ago |
13newsnow.com | Dana Smith
NORFOLK, Va. — Social media posts promising $60,000 for potential homebuyers in Norfolk are going viral on social media — but is it real? We verify what you need to know about it. Thousands of people are commenting on and sharing posts that highlight a down payment assistance program in Norfolk. LaShawn Fortes oversees the program at the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority. “We're getting phone calls from California, different states," Fortes said.
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2 months ago |
13newsnow.com | Dana Smith
NORFOLK, Va. — More needs to be done to crack down on retail theft, according to Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander. But the city's Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi says his office is already on top of that, and he’s already asked the city for more staffing and resources so his office can do more. The mayor made comments on the issue while presenting the annual State of the City address on Friday.
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2 months ago |
13newsnow.com | Dana Smith
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Speaker of the House of Delegates of Virginia said he was "barred" from speaking at an event at a local high school on Wednesday. Delegate Don Scott, a Democrat who represents District 88, encompassing Portsmouth and parts of South Norfolk, told 13News Now he was set to address students at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach.
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