Eugene Daniel

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Eugene Daniel

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach woman is looking for help after a fire devastated her non-profit that aims to help stray animals. After retiring a few years ago, Lynn Nelson said she struggled to figure out her next steps. But then she discovered her passion. "I believe we all have our purpose in life," said Nelson. In 2018, she launched a non-profit organization to raise money and help pay costs to spay and neuter stray and feral cats.

2 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Eugene Daniel

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — There's a new tool in Portsmouth to keep the community informed about crime in the city. The Portsmouth Police Department launched a new online crime and gun violence dashboard to allow the public to track activity in their neighborhoods. The department launched a new online Crime and Gun Violence Dashboard in early May. The interactive tool provides access to real-time data, including a page dedicated to firearm-related crimes.

2 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Eugene Daniel

NORFOLK, Va. — We are days away from Memorial Day Weekend, and travel experts warn drivers to be safe ahead of one of the busiest and deadliest times on roadways. Many travelers will soon pack up their bags and hit the road for the extended holiday. AAA expects road trips to set a new record at just under 40 million drivers nationwide, and more than a million of those travelers are expected to be out of Virginia.

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Eugene Daniel

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — In North Carolina, advocates against gun violence are pushing back on a group of concealed carry bills in the state, and they argue the proposals would make their communities less safe. Mayor Weyling White of Ahoskie, N.C., says his town is making strides to reduce gun violence. He cites that investments in law enforcement, surveillance, and crime prevention have led to fewer shooting homicides and more illegal weapons being taken off the streets.

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Eugene Daniel

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Trump administration's decision to cancel millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funding for schools will impact school divisions in Hampton Roads more than any other region in Virginia. In March, the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, penned a letter to states that the agency would rescind an extension for states to apply for more than $1.1 billion in unspent funding meant to help K-12 schools address long-term pandemic effects.