Isabelle Lichtenstein

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Digital Producer at The Virginian-Pilot

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Interstate 64 crash at Settlers Landing Road has shut down all eastbound lanes of traffic

5 days ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

At approximately 2:04 p.m., Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 64 eastbound at Settlers Landing Road in Hampton. Three vehicles were involved in the crash, including a motorcycle. According to state police, the motorcyclist is suffering from life-threatening injuries. All lanes are blocked near the Settlers Landing Road exit, and traffic is being rerouted at Armistead Avenue. Expect heavy delays. No further information is available at this time.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on Interstate 64 in Chesapeake

5 days ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

At around 1:41 p.m. Sunday, Virginia State Police responded to a crash involving multiple vehicles. The accident occurred on Interstate 64 westbound at Great Bridge Road in Chesapeake. Two lanes of traffic have been shut down. No further information is available at this time.
Suspect arrested in connection to May homicide in Newport News

1 week ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

Newport News Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in May. Benjamin Forrest Carter, 29, of Newport News, was arrested on Saturday and charged with first-degree murder, as well as several weapons offenses, in the death of Karen Yvonne Watkins, according to police. He was earlier identified as a suspect in the case. Karen Yvonne Watkins, 37, of Norfolk, was shot in the southeast section of Newport News, in the area of 27th Street and Wickham Avenue.
Swimming advisory issued for North Community Beach in Ocean View

2 weeks ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

The Norfolk Department of Public Health issued a swimming advisory for North Community Beach at 700 East Ocean View Ave in Ocean View. After water testing that was conducted yesterday revealed bacteria levels at this site exceeded state water quality standards, signs were posted to alert the public. Health officials will continue testing the water, according to a release. Posted signed will be removed and the public will be notified when the bacteria levels decrease and meet state standards.
National Weather Service issues tornado, severe storm watches for Hampton Roads

2 weeks ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

At 2:39 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, issued a tornado watch for a areas in Hampton Roads, including Hampton and Newport News. Other nearby areas affected by the watch include Poquoson, Williamsburg, Gloucester, James City and Yorktown. Cities and counties in central, east central and eastern Virginia are under a watch, as well. The tornado watches are in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday.
4 shot at Portsmouth graduation party, police say

2 weeks ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

On Sunday at about 11:44 p.m., Portsmouth Police Department responded to a shooting at a graduation party in the 400 block of Viking Street, according to a release. Officers located four people with gunshot wounds at the scene: two adults and two juveniles. They were transported to a hospital and are expected to recover. There are no further details at this time.
Rock band Phish to return to Hampton Coliseum in September

3 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

The improvisational rock band Phish is setting off June 20 on its Summer Tour 2025, with shows scheduled over 31 dates. And lucky for New England Phish-heads, the band is scheduled to play three shows at the SNHU Arena June 20-22, the first stop. Phish was nominated for a Grammy for “Hampton Comes Alive,” a six-disc box set recorded at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virgina. “It has the best sound of any arena we’ve played in,” Phish singer and guitarist Trey Anastasio told Rolling Stone in 1999.
Rock band Phish set to return to the Hampton Coliseum in September

3 weeks ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

Phish will return to the Hampton Coliseum for the first time since 2018. The improvisational rock band is setting off June 20 on its Summer Tour 2025, with shows scheduled over 31 dates. And lucky for Hampton Roads Phish-heads, the band is scheduled to play three shows at the Coliseum Sept. 19-21. It makes sense that Phish would return to the venue; it holds a special place in the band’s lore. Phish-heads even lovingly refer to the Coliseum as The Mothership.
Rock band Phish to return to Hampton Coliseum in September

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

Generate Key TakeawaysPhish will return to the Hampton Coliseum for the first time since 2018. The improvisational rock band is setting off June 20 on its Summer Tour 2025, with shows scheduled over 31 dates. And lucky for Hampton Roads Phish-heads, the band is scheduled to play three shows at the Coliseum Sept. 19-21, the last stop. It makes sense that Phish would return to the venue; it holds a special place in the band’s lore. Phish-heads even lovingly refer to the Coliseum as The Mothership.
Overturned tractor-trailer causes hazmat spill, major delays on southbound I-664

4 weeks ago | pilotonline.com | Isabelle Lichtenstein

A tractor-trailer overturned on the Interstate 664 southbound off ramp to 26th/27th Street. The tractor-trailer was fully loaded, and the accident caused a hazmat spill, according to Virginia State Police. The ramp will be shut down for an unknown amount of time, and there are currently major traffic delays. Virginia State Police are currently investigating. More information will be made available soon, according to a release.