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Two hand surgeons gave in-depth testimony on the six surgeries that Abby Zwerner has had on her left hand — removing bul...
30/10/2025

Two hand surgeons gave in-depth testimony on the six surgeries that Abby Zwerner has had on her left hand — removing bullet fragments, sewing tendons together, reducing scarring. Another surgery is expected in March.

The scenes — captured on Detective Amber Ruhlen’s body camera footage — were played Wednesday during a civil trial in Newport News Circuit Court in which Abby Zwerner is suing Richneck’…

Melissa will grow in size on its way toward Bermuda and is expected to pass northwest of the island. It could restrength...
30/10/2025

Melissa will grow in size on its way toward Bermuda and is expected to pass northwest of the island. It could restrengthen more by Thursday evening, though it would be a “quick event” for the island, according to the director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Hurricane Melissa is forecast to gain strength as it moves toward Bermuda after lashing the Bahamas and Cuba and carving a deadly swath of destruction in Jamaica and Haiti.

Michael Vick, NSU coach who played five seasons in Philadelphia, said returning to the city felt like coming home.
30/10/2025

Michael Vick, NSU coach who played five seasons in Philadelphia, said returning to the city felt like coming home.

Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans and Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets will clash Thursday night in a fitting place: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Eight Hampton University men’s basketball games and 10 women’s games will be televised by Monumental Sports Network this...
30/10/2025

Eight Hampton University men’s basketball games and 10 women’s games will be televised by Monumental Sports Network this season.

In other region/state news, William & Mary women’s soccer player Ellie Leffler has been selected as the CAA Rookie of the Year.

Here's what experts recommend people do to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
30/10/2025

Here's what experts recommend people do to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

Relief organizations are already mobilizing to help across the northern Caribbean.

A Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been indicted along with five others and are accused of blocking a ...
30/10/2025

A Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been indicted along with five others and are accused of blocking a federal agent outside the immigration processing center.

The indictment accuses Kat Abughazaleh of blocking a federal agent outside the detention center.

Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have “partially” admitted their participation and are believed to be the men who ...
29/10/2025

Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have “partially” admitted their participation and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world’s most visited museum.

It took thieves less than eight minutes to steal the jewels in broad daylight.

Republican lawmakers in Louisiana and Democrats in Virginia pressed ahead Wednesday with plans that could allow mid-deca...
29/10/2025

Republican lawmakers in Louisiana and Democrats in Virginia pressed ahead Wednesday with plans that could allow mid-decade redistricting as part of a growing national battle for partisan advantage.

Republicans in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina already have revised districts.

Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots following growing concerns about how artificial intelligence impa...
29/10/2025

Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots following growing concerns about how artificial intelligence impacts minors.

Character Technologies is facing several lawsuits over child safety.

A man who died fleeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week did not have an order for removal or criminal ...
29/10/2025

A man who died fleeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week did not have an order for removal or criminal case pending, according to a source close to his family.

A man who died fleeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week was not the subject of a removal order, a source close to his family tells The Virginian-Pilot.

Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales is seeking a third full term, and she faces two well known challeng...
29/10/2025

Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales is seeking a third full term, and she faces two well known challengers who maintain that her office has made too many mistakes.

Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales’ office has been the subject of harsh criticism, newspaper headlines and local news broadcasts over the past few years. Attorneys Na…

Through a series of unanimous votes, the Virginia Lottery Board approved a gaming license for a long-planned Norfolk cas...
29/10/2025

Through a series of unanimous votes, the Virginia Lottery Board approved a gaming license for a long-planned Norfolk casino project.

The Virginia Lottery Board voted Wednesday to approve a gaming license application for the Norfolk casino.

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