People Taking Action: Local Firefighter rescues educator

Newport News firefighter Michael Small had just finished a day of boating with friends when he had to spring into action to save a life.  “I heard the splash. Then I heard…

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    People Taking Action: Teen helps child choking on candy

    NewsChannel 3 recognizes a teen who quickly took action to help a child who was choking on a piece of…

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    People Taking Action: Mamie Johnson

    NewsChannel 3 caught up with a surprised Mamie Johnson at Richard Bowling Elementary School. Laughing while trying to figure out…

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    People Taking Action: Free Haircuts

    We shine our People Taking Action spotlight on a Suffolk barber shop that’s taking the business on the road to offer free haircuts in the city’s public housing communties.

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    The Good News: Viewers take action for mom and new baby

    A tragic fire has inspired the community to come together. Last week, we took action to help a Norfolk mom…

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    People Taking Action: Camping for a Cause

    We shine our spotlight on a retired chaplain for the Newport News Fire Department. Earlier this month, Marie Boyd set…

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    People Taking Action “Baseball Mom”

    In this People Taking Action segment, we shine our spotlight on a Norfolk mom who has volunteered with a local…

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    People Taking Action: Ross Mejias

    NewsChannel 3 recognized a veteran taking action to make sure vets who pass away at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical…

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    People Taking Action: Avelyn Chambers

    Thanks to the principal at Thurgood Marshall Elementary, NewsChannel 3 had permission to interrupt this faculty meeting. And the person…

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    People Taking Action: Teen works to save lives by sharing personal battle

    A brave teen in Virginia Beach is taking action to save lives after trying to end her own.

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    People Taking Action: Karen Womack

    A retired Norfolk teacher went from the classroom to a soup kitchen. See how she is helping the less fortunate…

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    People Taking Action: Robbie

    Robbie, a 67-year-old grandmother, is an exercise instructor who has been helping seniors get in shape for years.

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