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These new Virginia laws will go into effect on July 1, 2025

3 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Catherine Rogers

RICHMOND, Va. — Starting July 1, dozens of new laws passed during the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session will go into effect, touching everything from traffic safety and education to health care, housing, consumer protections, and more. Among the changes: mail theft will be classified as a felony, all passengers in cars must buckle up, and drivers will face stiffer penalties for street racing or stunt driving.
Former Norfolk superintendent alleges school board 'overreach' in memo

3 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

NORFOLK, Va. — The former superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools called the school system’s climate “a quagmire of philosophical disagreements between me and a certain segment of the Board” in a May 22 letter that may have precipitated her departure. Superintendent Sharon I. Byrdsong’s contract was terminated without cause by a 4-3 vote of the School Board on June 11.
Ranalet Drive parking lot incident leaves teen wounded

3 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

HAMPTON, Va. — A teenager has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Hampton Tuesday afternoon. The shooting happened at 4:37 p.m. in the first block of Ranalet Drive. Sentara CarePlex Hospital reported shortly thereafter that an 18-year-old male had arrived with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers found shattered glass in the parking lot at the apartment complex.
Teen shot on Norfolk's Kimball Terrace; police investigate

3 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

NORFOLK, Va. — A 14-year-old male was injured in a shooting in Norfolk Monday afternoon. Around 8:05 p.m., police responded to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for a report of a walk-in gunshot victim, according to a Norfolk Police Department spokeswoman. When they arrived, they found the teenager with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening at this time. The preliminary investigation determined the incident occurred in the 3300 block of Kimball Terrace, the spokeswoman added.
Chesapeake and Suffolk move to define shared border after years of uncertainty

4 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

SUFFOLK, Va. — The cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk are preparing to formally establish a small section of their shared boundary line to resolve long-standing uncertainty about the precise location of the municipal border. The adjustment, discussed in recent briefings to both city councils, will affect 12 undeveloped parcels in the Pughsville area, officials said.
Fleetwood Mac tribute band returns to Virginia Beach this fall

4 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A tribute band honoring the legacy of the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac is returning to the Sandler Center this fall, and tickets go on sale this week. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac boasts personal endorsement from Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood. The tribute group offers the opportunity for fans to rediscover – or perhaps discover for the first time – the songs and performances that made Fleetwood Mac famous.
Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall ejected from CWS game in 1st inning

4 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Harry Howard

OMAHA, Neb. — Tensions flared early in Sunday’s game two of the College World Series Championship between LSU and Coastal Carolina. Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall was ejected in 1st inning after briefly arguing a strike call with the home plate umpire. The Chanticleers' first base coach, Matt Schilling, was also tossed. Their associate head coach, Chad Oxendine, will serve as the head coach for the rest of the game.
Bomb threat reported at Naval Station Norfolk Sunday night

5 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

NORFOLK, Va. — A bomb threat was reported at Naval Station Norfolk Sunday evening; however, an initial investigation has not found anything of concern, a public affairs officer for Naval Station Norfolk said. The bomb threat was reported just before 10 p.m. The public affairs officer said the bomb threat was reported at building LF-66.
Chesapeake traffic delays expected due to Columbia Gas pipeline work

5 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Drivers in Chesapeake may be affected by upcoming work to replace and upgrade natural gas infrastructure by Columbia Gas of Virginia. Columbia Gas says the upgrades to the underground pipeline will enable the utility to continue providing safe and reliable service to its customers in the area. The work is expected to begin June 23 and take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Night and weekend work is also possible.
Passengers safe after Delta flight makes emergency Norfolk landing

5 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Tracy Agnew

NORFOLK, Va. — A plane with nearly 200 people on board landed safely after diverting to Norfolk International Airport with a maintenance issue Sunday afternoon. The Airbus A321 aircraft, operating as Delta flight 1622, took off from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport about 11:30 a.m. with 191 customers and seven crew members on board. It was on its way to Orlando International Airport. However, it landed in Norfolk at 2:31 p.m. after reportedly having a fuel leak in flight.