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Football has always been part of Lord Malik Heru's life. The Indian River starting quarterback remembers starting in the game early in his childhood.

"I started when I was four, so it's been my whole life," he smiled.
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The massive cleanup process continues in Buxton after last week's eight homes collapsed into the ocean. Local organizations, like Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men, have stepped up to help with getting debris off the oceanfront.

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Credit: Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men

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As the holiday season approaches and Virginians prepare for road trips and family gatherings, encouraging data has emerged from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

Crash statistics across the Commonwealth are down significantly compared to last year.

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A Virginia Beach paramedic and mother has developed specialized emergency kits to help first responders better serve residents with autism and sensory challenges during medical emergencies.
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People came from far and wide to Virginia Beach Friday morning to grab a pair of Pharrell's new Adidas show the Adistar Jellyfish. https://wtkr3.co/42z1lnJ 

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Newport News Public Schools announced Wednesday a stricter cellphone policy that will take effect Nov. 5, eliminating phone use during lunch and transition periods for high school students.

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A major project on a busy stretch of road in Hampton is moving forward. At the same time, the city is preparing to potentially take legal action to keep it moving forward.https://wtkr3.co/4q4BjTo

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Vendors from across Hampton Roads gathered at the first Community Connections and Accessibility Support Expo in North Suffolk, offering vital information and resources to people living with disabilities and their families.
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The lawsuit, filed by Tim Anderson and dated Monday, Oct. 6, alleges the boy sustained fractures to T3-T4 vertebrae, swelling at C2-C6 vertebrae, a concussion, and ongoing pain, trauma and educational disruption. https://wtkr3.co/4gYpERK

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James called the indictment “a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.” https://www.wtkr.com/us-news/crime/ny-attorney-general-leticia-james-indicted-in-mortgage-fraud-case 

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You have until Jan. 4 to meet Chanel, Onion and lots of other animals at the Virginia Aquarium that use their lack of speed as their strength. 🐍 🕷️

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One of Suffolk's biggest festivals is back, but it is closing early. Everything was going as planned at the 47th Annual Peanut Festival at Suffolk Executive Airport Friday. However, the festival announced it is closing early due to harsh weather conditions on Sunday.
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Portsmouth police are investigating reports of gunshots near I.C. Norcom High School right before the school's football game ended Friday night.

News 3 had a crew at the game, where we saw people rushing out of the game after hearing what sounded like gunshots.

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Hampton mother Lamisha Richards is upset after she says her son was left on a school bus and she wasn't notified for multiple hours on Oct. 2.

Richards wants to know why she wasn’t contacted sooner, given that her son had a list of emergency contacts with him.https://wtkr3.co/48imAhc

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After a fire devastated a historic home in Olde Towne Portsmouth earlier this week, leaving a 65-year-old woman dead, a local church is stepping in to help the victim's sister, who survived the blaze, rebuild her life after losing everything. https://wtkr3.co/4odiUSA

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A third suspect has been arrested a day after a shooting on Charleston Avenue that led to a citywide police chase, according to Portsmouth police.

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Rain chances will increase throughout the day Saturday. By nightfall, we’ll be dealing with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain this weekend will lead to additional flooding. Wind gusts of 55+ mph will be possible. ⛈️ https://wtkr3.co/48TVop9

One person is seriously injured and two others have minor injuries following a crash at the intersection of Ballentine Boulevard and Middle Towne Crescent Friday afternoon, according to Norfolk police.


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Smartmouth Brewing Co. is closing its original location in Norfolk after serving the community for 13 years, according to a press release from the brewery.

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The Virginia Department of Corrections is searching for Jeremy Paul Bushey, 27, who walked away from the Greensville Correctional Complex, according to VADOC officials.

Bushey is described as 5'9" tall and 188 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

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People came from far and wide Friday morning to Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach for a pop-up shop featuring Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams' brand Virginia. https://wtkr3.co/46K157M

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The 2025 Duck Jazz Festival has been canceled due to severe weather expected in the Outer Banks this weekend. https://wtkr3.co/46MMFE2 

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With clips of the Spanberger/Earle-Sears debate circulating on social media Friday, Virginia leaders, political influencers, journalists, and many of you have shared reactions. https://www.wtkr.com/news/politics/what-the-internet-is-saying-about-the-spanberger-earle-sears-debate

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At least 19 people are unaccounted for following an explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturer on Friday, officials said.

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The White House previously mentioned that it would pursue the aggressive layoff tactic shortly before the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, telling all federal agencies to submit their reduction-in-force plans to the budget office for its review.

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Nami Nori, the New York City-based sushi bar and restaurant that boasts Pharrell as a partner, is opening a new location in Virginia Beach's Atlantic Park this weekend https://wtkr3.co/3IGJRiy

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Hampton Roads Transit is making changes this fall to better serve riders who rely on both The Tide light rail and Amtrak. Beginning Sunday, the agency will add additional light rail trips to improve connections at Harbor Park Station for passengers traveling by train. https://wtkr3.co/46THwKt

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Second-generation owners David and Jeff Laibstain have decided it's time to close their doors and focus on retirement after the furniture store furnished countless homes in the 757 for 86 years.https://wtkr3.co/4nJammE

Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect after U.S.-brokered deal A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas starts as both sides prepare for hostage returns and shifts in Gaza’s governance.

The Israel Defense Forces announced that a ceasefire with Hamas began at noon local time Friday.

The IDF said its troops began positioning along updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages.

NY AG indicted in Virginia, Buxton cleanup, government shutdown drags on: Sunrise Brief A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking about on News 3 This Morning.

Today's top stories: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted for alleged connection to Norfolk home; Buxton cleanup efforts continue, locals worried about incoming weather; government shutdown drags on.