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Killings in Hampton Roads dipped in 2023 鈥� though not yet back to pre-pandemic levels
Homicides in Norfolk were down significantly in 2023, while they were up sharply in Newport 蜜柚APP. Portsmouth, meantime, led the region with the most homicides per 100,000 people, at more than six times the national average.
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Hundreds bring pitches and prototypes to ‘Shark Tank’ audition at Portsmouth casino
Hundreds of prospective 'Shark Tank' participants descended on Rivers Casino Portsmouth on April 12 to audition for the long-running reality show.
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Biden wins more delegates in Wyoming and Alaska as he heads toward Democratic nomination
President聽Joe Biden聽nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning party contests in聽Wyoming聽and聽Alaska.
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Chesapeake man found guilty of fatally stabbing, robbing woman outside her apartment
Raheem Cherry was found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2022 stabbing death of a 61-year-old New York woman who was staying at the Western Branch apartment complex where Cherry lived.
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Photos: 2024 Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo
Rodeo fans gathered on the sand around 3rd Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront to watch riders from around the country and the world compete in the the second annual Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo on Saturday, April 13, 2024.... -
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![The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders defeated the Norfolk Tides on Kenny Manger Night at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 12, 2024.]( "The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders defeated the Norfolk Tides on Kenny Manger Night at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 12, 2024.")
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![Entrepreneurs entered auditions for the Shark Tank TV show at Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, on April 12, 2024.]( "Entrepreneurs entered auditions for the Shark Tank TV show at Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, on April 12, 2024.")
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![This years girls All-Tidewater basketball team was photographed at Princess Anne High School in a special photoshoot for the occaision. The team consists of: Micah Ojo, Princess Anne Tinasia Spencer, Princess Anne Zaniya Williams, Catholic KD Perry, Hampton Asia Keels, Deep Creek Cyriah Griffin, Menchville]( "This years girls All-Tidewater basketball team was photographed at Princess Anne High School in a special photoshoot for the occaision. The team consists of: Micah Ojo, Princess Anne Tinasia Spencer, Princess Anne Zaniya Williams, Catholic KD Perry, Hampton Asia Keels, Deep Creek Cyriah Griffin, Menchville")
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![The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders defeated the Norfolk Tides 4-3 at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 11, 2024. The Railriders took the lead in the ninth inning after an error by first baseman Coby Mayo allowed a run to score.]( "The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders defeated the Norfolk Tides 4-3 at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 11, 2024. The Railriders took the lead in the ninth inning after an error by first baseman Coby Mayo allowed a run to score.")
National Politics
How immigrant workers in US have helped boost job growth and stave off a recession
It turns out that the influx of foreign-born adults vastly raised the supply of available...
Sports
Tariq Sims’ runs, child’s last-play ‘touchdown’ highlight ODU’s spring game
Returning starting quarterback Grant Wilson connects on some passes for long gains.
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Meet the 2024 All-Tidewater girls basketball teams
Princess Anne's Micah Ojo highlights the All-Tidewater Girls Basketball first team, plus a look at...
Crime and Public Safety
Man seriously injured in Hampton shooting
Police responded to an area near the intersection of Jordan Drive and Roxbury Terrace following...
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Cartoon: Looming Disaster
Cartoon by Steve Breen for April 14, 2024.
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Sex crimes charges dropped against California Marine after missing teen found in barracks
A Southern California Marine accused of having sex with a missing 14-year-old girl found in...
Military
Youngkin recommends delaying changes to military survivor and dependent tuition waiver to get feedback
While the governor's budget amendment would help find ways improve the long-term viability of the...
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