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Woman injured in early morning shooting

Jamie Bastas — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:03:21 GMT

Around 1 a.m. Wednesday, Portsmouth Police received a call of shots fired in the 1400 block of Jefferson Street. Soon after the initial call, Police Communications received a call for a gunshot victim at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Joint Task Force prepares for disaster

Art Kohn — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:41:07 GMT

The Joint Task Force Civil Support Team at Fort Eustis is preparing for a catastrophe as big as Monday's tornado in Oklahoma.

Food Truck Ordinance passes

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:03:12 GMT

Norfolk City Council members approved the Food Truck Ordinance Tuesday night, according to Lori Crouch with the City of Norfolk.

VB opens new roundabout

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:53:38 GMT

Virginia Beach opens a new Laskin Road roundabout Wednesday.

Op. Blessing aids tornado victims

Stephanie Harris — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:40:36 GMT

A local organization is making the trip to Oklahoma to assist the victims of the deadly tornado.

Hampton officers attacked by boxer

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:57:23 GMT

Hampton police officers were attacked by an eighty-pound dog while responding to a civil dispute Monday evening.

Victim wounded in Noroflk shooting

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:34 GMT

A victim was shot in the leg during a shooting on the 6500 block of Stony Point South in Norfolk on Tuesday.

Severe weather plagues tornado alley

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:59:32 GMT

WAVY.com's Chief Meteorologist Don Slater explains why severe weather in that part of the country -- called tornado alley -- is more dangerous.

Agency searches for foster parents

Don Roberts — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:31:45 GMT

Abuse, neglect and even the state of the economy are reasons why many children need to be removed from their homes, according to local social worker Vineta Watson.

Man gives puppies away illegally

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:54:28 GMT

A man tried to pass out unweaned puppies in the Virginia Beach SPCA parking lot Tuesday, breaking state laws.

Superintendent on short list for NC job

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:26:19 GMT

Dr. James Merrill, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, has been named as a finalist for superintendent of Wake County schools in North Carolina, according to media in Raleigh.

Local FEMA reps help out in OK

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:57 GMT

Local FEMA representatives are in Moore, Oklahoma supporting those affected in the tornado aftermath.

Shopping around can save on E-Z Passes

Stephanie Harris — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:51:55 GMT

Some WAVY.com research proves you can save on E-Z Passes by shopping around.

Suspects charged in VB homicide

Catherine Rogers — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:28 GMT

Two suspects have been identified in the homicide of Ronald Jamall Green.

Dozens of jobs coming to Newport News

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:45 GMT

Governor Bob McDonnell announced Tuesday dozens of new jobs will soon be coming to Newport News.

Judge still says no tolls on tunnels

Andy Fox — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:37:41 GMT

Portsmouth Circuit Judge James Cales refused to suspend his May 1 ruling that prohibited tolls on the Downtown and Midtown Tunnel.

Private school proposal fires up debate

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:59 GMT

A proposal to give public money for North Carolina students to attend private or religious schools is drawing fierce debate.

Police investigate gas station robbery

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:12:52 GMT

Police are investigating an armed robbery at an Exxon gas station in Suffolk.

Dead driver's family critical of police

Anne McNamara — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:01:02 GMT

One day after a deadly police-involved shooting in the Ghent section of Norfolk, investigators confirm officers were never struck by gunfire.

No charges likely in Va. parade crash

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:38:46 GMT

Authorities say the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town's parade won't likely face charges.

Mom, friend accused in 25-week abortion

Rachel West — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35:38 GMT

Two women are accused of performing an illegal abortion on a fetus at 25 weeks gestation in April.

Man hid stolen perfume in helmet

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:20 GMT

Virginia Beach Police are asking for help identifying a man who they say stole several perfumes from the Sears store at Pembroke Mall.

Man dies days after being dragged

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:26 GMT

A man hit by a car and dragged for 4 miles following a street race has died from his injuries, according to police.

USS Merrimack heading out for recycling

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:31:17 GMT

The USS Merrimack will be recycled in the city where it was built.

Woman lied about sexual assault

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:43:30 GMT

A woman who sent a man to prison in connection to a false report of a sexual assault has pleaded guilty.

Op. Blessing to aid tornado victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:36:38 GMT

A local organization is making the trip to Oklahoma to assist the victims of the deadly tornado.

Navy senior leaders face charges

Liz Palka — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:13 GMT

A Navy investigation into two divers' deaths has two senior leaders facing charges. They will face a military court-martial on Tuesday.

VB FBI deaths still under investigation

Art Kohn — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:21:05 GMT

The Hostage Response Team's Motto is "Save lives.” Training for that mission cost two members of the team their own lives last week.

Racial fallout continues in IOW County

Andy Fox — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:30:29 GMT

WAVY.com continues its investigation into the racial divide on the Isle of Wight County School Board.

FBI agents flown to Norfolk hospital

Ava Hurdle — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:07 GMT

Two special agents were taken to a Noroflk hospital immediately after a training accident off the Virginia Beach coast Friday. A witness told WAVY.com what she saw from her office window.