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One hotspot at a time: Dare County hires firm to help tackle N.C. 12 challenges As time is of the essence, Dare County officials have hired a firm to help address their short-, mid- and long-term options along the vital piece of infrastructure for Hatteras Island.

Much of the stretch between the visitor center and the Marc Basnight Bridge is constantly threatened by the ocean, rebuilt and reinforced constantly by North Carolina Department of Transportation crews and their front-end loaders.

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Hampton police issue reminder about juvenile rule at Peninsula Town Center Hampton Police Department issues reminder about unaccompanied juvenile rule at Peninsula Town Center

Hampton police are reminding people juveniles cannot be unattended at Peninsula Town Center. The reminder comes on the heels of a high-profile shooting in Virginia Beach involving a large number of young people.

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President Trump endorses Laurie Buckhout in North Carolina congressional race President Donald Trump endorsed Laurie Buckhout, the Republican candidate for North Carolina's 1st congressional district, on Wednesday night.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Laurie Buckhout, the Republican candidate for North Carolina's 1st congressional district. Buckhout is a retired Army Colonel and worked in the Department of Defense.

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Water beads marketed as children's toys are now subject to new federal safety requirements, including size limits, chemical restrictions, and warning label mandates. https://wtkr3.co/4s6pNay

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ODU shooting the day after: How students, police are moving forward ODU shooting the day after: How students, police are moving forward as FBI investigation into the act of terrorism continues

At Constant Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University Friday, a very different scene than the day before.

Thursday, the building and surrounding area was swarmed with emergency personnel.

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A restaurant’s request to be open until 2 a.m. seven days a week was denied by Hampton city leaders, as two other restaurants in the city with late night hours drew heavy scrutiny from the city for shootings near those businesses in 2025.

Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4d4zMc3

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Norfolk neighbor builds memorial to honor Lieutenant Colonel Shah shot and killed in ODU attack A Norfolk neighbor who talked to Lt. Col. Brandon Shah just once built a memorial outside ODU's Constant Hall after he was killed in his classroom.

A Norfolk neighbor who talked to Old Dominion University ROTC commander Lieutenant Colonel Brandon A. Shah only once is honoring his memory. She created a memorial outside of Constant Hall, where Shah was shot and killed while teaching in his classroom on March 12, 2026.

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While Thursday was the latest college campus shooting in Virginia, the commonwealth has a tragic history with violence on college campuses. We've compiled a brief history of campus shootings in the commonwealth: https://wtkr3.co/4sHcaOY

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Adams' three-pointer pushes Pilots past Green Run for state championship With the state championship game tied late, Will Adams found himself in a position many only dream of and the Norview guard delivered.

With the state championship game tied late, Will Adams' three-pointer with 2.2 seconds left lifted the Norview Pilots to a 58-55 win over Green Run to claim the Class 5 state championship Thursday night at VCU's Siegel Center.

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Critically Missing Adult Alert issued for 54-year-old man A Critically Missing Adult Alert has been issued for 54-year-old Sean Francis Regan He was last seen on March 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the 7200 block of Granby St.

A Critically Missing Adult Alert has been issued for 54-year-old Sean Francis Regan. He was last seen on March 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the 7200 block of Granby St.

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Ocean View prepares for 59th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade; road closures planned along Granby Street The Ocean View neighborhood is preparing for one of its biggest annual traditions as the 59th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday morning.

The Ocean View neighborhood is preparing for one of its biggest annual traditions as the 59th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday morning, bringing road closures, large crowds, and a day of celebration along Granby Street.

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Princess Anne completes four-peat with overtime comeback win over Menchville No high school basketball team in Hampton Roads has more experience in March than the Princess Anne girls, especially in the last two decades.

No high school basketball team in Hampton Roads has more experience in March than the Princess Anne girls.

Trailing by six points with less than two minutes to play in the game, the Cavaliers engineered a comeback to force overtime and hung on to top Menchville, 65-62, on Thursday night.

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Breaking News: Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was a current student at Old Dominion University when he entered a classroom in Constant Hall on Thursday and gunned down ROTC instructor Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and wounded another person, university officials confirm. https://wtkr3.co/411Qnpk 

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Breaking News: All six crew members of a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran are dead, the U.S. military said Friday, after their plane crashed in western Iraq.

Full story: https://wtkr3.co/4b9qn1s 

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💙 We stand united with the Old Dominion University community after yesterday's tragic shooting on campus.

ODU has made these resources available to anyone who needs help in the aftermath: https://www.odu.edu/counseling-services 

Emergency Alert info: https://www.odu.edu/emergency-alert

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Chesapeake police searching for 42-year-old man Chesapeake police are searching for 42-year-old Michael Johnson. He was last seen March 11 in the 700 block of Mill Landing Road.

Chesapeake Police Department are searching for missing 42-year-old Michael Johnson.

He was last seen on Wednesday in the 700 block of Mill Landing Road wearing a white t-shirt, blue jogging pants, and red and black shoes. Johnson has gray hair, blue eyes, and tattoos on his neck and hands.

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Norfolk State women triumph, Spartan men fall in MEAC quarterfinals Thursday's MEAC quarterfinals were met with mixed results from Norfolk State, with the women winning and men losing at Scope.

Norfolk State women triumphed and Spartan men fell in the MEAC quarterfinals Thursday night.

The Spartan women won with a 69-43 over Morgan State, moving on to face second-seeded Maryland-Eastern Shore in Friday's semifinals. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.

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Four U.S. service members killed in aircraft crash over Iraq: AP Four of the six U.S. military crew aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft have been found dead after the plane crashed in Iraq as rescue efforts continue, the American military said.

Four of the six U.S. military crew aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft have been found dead after the plane crashed in Iraq as rescue efforts continue, the American military said.

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Portsmouth city council moves forward with negotiations on proposed new city hall and parking garage Portsmouth city council voted to move forward with negotiating an interim agreement on an unsolicited proposal for a new city hall and parking garage on County Street.

Portsmouth city council voted to move forward with negotiating an interim agreement on an unsolicited proposal for a new city hall and parking garage on County Street.

The proposal was put together by three local developers and is estimated to cost about $86 million.

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Mid-Currituck Bridge not feasible without major funding boost, officials say The longtime talked about two lane tolled bridge connecting Currituck mainland to Corolla, is now at a crossroads. Officials say the $1.2 billion project isn't feasible without a major funding boost.

The long-talked-about, two-lane tolled bridge connecting the Currituck mainland to Corolla is now at a crossroads. Officials say the $1.2 billion project isn't feasible without a major funding boost.

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MEAC Tournament returns to Norfolk, bringing pride, community and tradition The MEAC Tournament is back in Norfolk for year 14, bringing basketball, community pride and a saxophonist with 25 years of tradition.

The MEAC Tournament is back at the Norfolk Scope, and for many, it means far more than basketball.

The sound of a saxophone echoing through the arena served as a reminder of what the tournament represents — pride, community and, for some, decades of tradition.

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Lt. Col. Brandon Shah identified as instructor killed in ODU shooting Lt. Col. Brandon Shah was identified as the instructor killed in Thursday's deadly shooting at Old Dominion University, according to a Facebook post made by Voorhees University.

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah was identified as the instructor killed in Thursday's deadly shooting at Old Dominion University, according to a Facebook post made by Voorhees University.

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Breaking News: Two people were wounded and the apparent gunman has been killed on Old Dominion's campus Thursday morning.

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Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign of an end to the war in sight.

Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4bfEm4w

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MEAC Tournament tips off with excitement on the court and in the seats The 2026 MEAC Tournament is underway with teams and fans from throughout the league's footprint convening on downtown Norfolk.

The 2026 MEAC Tournament is underway with teams and fans from throughout the league's footprint convening on downtown Norfolk.

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Two more men were arrested in connection with a shooting that hurt six people at Oceanfront on Saturday night, Virginia Beach police said.

22-year-old Jamari D. Horton and 19-year-old Andrew P. Anthony were arrested on Wednesday according to VBPD.

Full story: https://wtkr3.co/40tUomp 

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Hampton Roads food truck owners feel the pinch as gas prices climb across Virginia and the nation According to AAA, the average price for regular gas in Virginia is $3.34 a gallon. For food truck owners in the Hampton Roads area, that cost adds up fast.

According to AAA, the average price for regular gas in Virginia is $3.34 a gallon. For food truck owners in the Hampton Roads area, that cost adds up fast.

Rachael Gselassie, part owner of Hangry Girl Eats, said filling up her food truck isn't cheap.

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Retired Navy chief petty officer sentenced after child porn investigation A retired Navy chief petty officer was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

A retired Navy chief petty officer from Water View was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

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ODU leaders push digital transformation despite faculty no-confidence vote A major shift in how some classes are taught at Old Dominion University is sparking pushback from faculty and raising questions from students.

A major shift in how some classes are taught at Old Dominion University is sparking pushback from faculty and raising questions from students, after the university’s Faculty Senate voted no confidence in President Dr. Brian Hemphill on Tuesday.

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Oceanfront businesses react as Virginia Beach considers 7 p.m. curfew for minors City leaders are considering a temporary change to the curfew at the Oceanfront that would require anyone under 18 to be off the streets by 7 p.m. without a parent or guardian.

City leaders are considering a temporary change to the curfew at the Oceanfront that would require anyone under 18 to be off the streets by 7 p.m. without a parent or guardian.

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