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Janet Roach

Norfolk

DC born, NC raised. Hampton Roads home. Paid dues in Milwaukee, Baltimore, DC & Norfolk. https://t.co/WUXf5jKsM8 Catch this Tarheel and UVA mom at 4,5&6pm.

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  • 2 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

    HAMPTON, Va. — A piece of Virginia’s African-American history welcomed the public once again Sunday as the Barrett-Peake Foundation hosted an open house to showcase the newly renovated headquarters of the Virginia State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs. Located at 123 E. Pembroke Ave.

  • 3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia will honor 12 brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Richmond International Raceway Complex on Saturday. One of those honorees is Virginia Beach master firefighter Matt Gallina, a beloved husband and father. He lost his life last year to occupational esophageal cancer. The 28th Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service, a solemn occasion, is being held in accordance with the Virginia Line of Duty Act.

  • 3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

    RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's state epidemiologist says the new NB 1.8.1 coronavirus variant will likely lead to an increase in COVID cases over the summer, but there's no need for alarm. The variant is spreading quickly in some other countries, including China. It has also been detected in several states in the U.S., including Virginia. Dr. Laurie Forlano suggests that people most vulnerable to illness should definitely get vaccinated.

  • 1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

    NORFOLK, Va. — Rabbi Michael Panitz of Temple Israel in Norfolk is sharing his sorrow and concern following the double fatal shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. Young adults Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were killed. They were staff members at the Israeli Embassy and were a couple about to be engaged. "Shock, dismay...

  • 1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia has confirmed that the Department of Justice has extended the deadline for the university to provide evidence of its efforts to comply with directives aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a letter dated April 28th, the DOJ requested that UVA detail the specific steps it has taken to end DEI programs following a resolution passed by the UVA Board of Visitors in March.

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Janet Roach 13News Now
Janet Roach 13News Now @13JanetRoach
6 Jun 25

RT @13NewsNow: Reporter Alex Littlehales spoke with the Elizabeth River Project today at Harborfest. And, well... https://t.co/zADHxfq2Ty

Janet Roach 13News Now
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6 Jun 25

Live updates: Parade of Sail kicks off Harborfest 2025 Harborfest 2025 kicks off with the Parade of Sail! 13News Now has team coverage all weekend long! https://t.co/P3nq0nTIhA

Janet Roach 13News Now
Janet Roach 13News Now @13JanetRoach
1 Jun 25

My deepest condolences to the Jones family. 🙏🏾

Jay Jones
Jay Jones @jonesjay

A statement from the Jones family: https://t.co/gKGTHAZCon