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Dog abandoned outside Norfolk SPCA adopted in time for the holidays

A puppy who was abandoned outside of Norfolk SPCA around Thanksgiving has been adopted by a loving family to spend the holidays with.

Mom thanks supportive Baycliff community after losing everything in house fire

A massive fire destroyed a home in the Baycliff area of Virginia Beach. I spoke with Meredith Kash, a single mom who lived in the home with her three kids and her mom.

Boar's Head settles with Newport News family after man dies from listeria

A national food safety law firm, Ron Simon & Associates, settled the first wrongful death lawsuit with Boar's Head in connection to products contaminated with listeria.

Chesapeake Bay takes step forward for National Park designation

A new bill aimed at designating the Chesapeake Bay as part of the National Parks System is gaining traction among state lawmakers.

2-year-old dead, Fire's aftermath, Trump named Person of the Year: Sunrise Brief

A two-year-old is dead following a crash on the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge. According to our partners at the Outer Banks Voice, the crash happened yesterday morning.

Youngkin's push to cut funding to 'sanctuary cities' sparks mixed reactions

Virginians have mixed feelings on Youngkin's proposed budget amendment that could cut millions in funding from localities that don't comply with ICE.

Senior community in Virginia Beach takes innovative approach with CBD products

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay has a subsidiary called Cannability Consulting which they say helps older adults navigate the complex world of therapeutic CBD usage

A Portsmouth man's ‘story of redemption’ after 26-year sentence for robbery

Ronald Davis thought he would die in prison when he was sentenced to 80 years for robberies he committed when he was 18. Now, 26 years later, he's free and making the most of his second chance.

Devastating Virginia Beach fire forces family from home days before Christmas

Completely engulfed in flames. That's what happened to a home ravaged by fire in the Baycliff community of Virginia Beach, swallowed in flames.

Destructive house fire in Great Neck leaves 2 injured; cat and ferret missing

A family's house caught fire in Virginia Beach on Wednesday night, according to a report by the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

Publix in Virginia Beach officially opens

Virginia Beach residents can officially shop at their local Publix. The grocery store had its grand opening Thursday in the Red Mill area at Hickman Place.

Tunnel fire aftermath, Defense bill, Wray to resign: Sunrise Brief

News 3 followed up with local authorities regarding the car fire that erupted in the Downtown Tunnel on Tuesday afternoon.
VB neighbors concerned for safety after truck crashes in backyard

Residents living in the Riverlake neighborhood off of Indian River Road in Virginia Beach are asking drivers to be careful after another crash ended in a truck bulldozing through a fence

How fans in the Downtown Tunnel saved the day during huge car fire

Video of crews working on the fire shows smoke moving in a very specific direction out of the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth. For some, it was a good indication that the fans in the tunnel worked.

Family that lost mom to cancer passes out gifts at Sentara cancer ward

One family passed out holiday gifts this week to patients in the cancer unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Stephen Miller and his sons have turned a sad moment into an encouraging one.

Lanes reopen following Downtown Tunnel car fire

A car fire is causing lane closures in the Downtown Tunnel on I-264 in Portsmouth Tuesday night, VDOT says. Shortly after 5 p.m., VDOT said all eastbound and westbound lanes are closed.

Councilman Barnes pushed wife into storm door in front of police: Court docs

Portsmouth councilman De'Andre Barnes was charged with assault and battery after pushing his wife into a storm door when she tried to enter their home, according to court documents

Virginia Beach allows high schoolers to use cell phones during lunch

Virginia Beach School Board will vote on their cell phone policy Tuesday. The board says the policy aligns with the VDOE'S official guidance, released in response to Gov. Youngkin's Executive Order

Video shows fight break out before deadly Mt. Trashmore shooting

Prosecutors say 19-year-old Markal Cook is tied to the shooting of 15-year-old Jeyani Upshur based on new evidence shown in court including video when the shooting took place at Mt. Trashmore.

Renowned poet, activist, legend Nikki Giovanni has died at 81

Renowned poet, activist, former Virginia Tech professor, and legend Nikki Giovanni has died at 81. She died yesterday following her third cancer diagnosis.

Church shooting charges, Councilman arrest, Defense spending bill: Sunrise Brief

Charges have been filed against Tremonte Smith, who's accused of firing a gun in a Suffolk church Sunday.

Alleged Suffolk church shooter charged with attempted second-degree murder

Tremonte Smith has been charged with attempted second-degree murder for allegedly firing a gun during church services at the Divine Church of Dliverance and Transformation Holiness on Sunday

Car crashes into building in Norfolk

A driver crashed into a building this morning in Norfolk. A white GMC crossover had to be towed out of the building.

Church shooting, Teen charged with murder, Syrian dictator's fall: Sunrise Brief

It was a scary moment for churchgoers at the Divine Church of Deliverance and Transformation's Sunday service when they said an armed man approached the podium.
Pastor tackles man who fired gun during Sunday services at Suffolk church

Suffolk police officers were at The Divine Church of Deliverance and Transformation Holiness Sunday afternoon. The church is located on 6315 Whaleyville Boulevard.

NNS president talks faulty welds, retirement ahead of Arkansas christening

News 3 is talking with Newport News Shipbuilding's president about faulty welds, retirement ahead of Arkansas christening

Teen charged with murder of Chesapeake teen shot in Virginia Beach

Police say a 17-year-old was charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The charges are in connection to the death of DJ Crippen.

Sailors return with USS Wasp ARG from 7-month deployment

The Norfolk-based USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group returns to Hampton Roads this Friday, just in time for the holiday season.

Have you seen this Chesapeake Boy Scout troop's stolen trailer?

A local Boy Scout troop is heartbroken after their trailer, containing many of their supplies, was apparently stolen earlier this week.

AMBER Alert canceled, Mom loses teen son, Deadly Hampton shooting: Sunrise Brief

An AMBER Alert for the kids, which was issued when they were kidnapped while waiting for the school bus in Augusta County yesterday morning, was canceled last night.

Coast Guard's new C-130J improves search and rescue operations

Since 1968, the United States Coast Guard has mainly operated with the C-130H. That aircraft took its final flight in September of this year, and crews now exclusively use the C-130J.

Man shot to death, woman injured during dispute outside of Hampton home

Police found a 23-year-old man who had been shot in the 5100 block of Goldsboro Drive. A 26-year-old woman who was also shot was found shortly after in the 5000 block of West Mercury Boulevard.

$40M suit over Abby Zwerner's shooting at Richneck Elem. moves forward

$40 million civil case filed by Richneck Elementary teacher shot by student in 2023 moves forward with hearing Thursday

AMBER Alert canceled, 3 siblings kidnapped at bus stop found safe

Three kids were kidnapped while waiting for the school bus on Thursday morning, a Facebook post from the Augusta County Sheriff's Office says.

Elizabeth City welcomes its first-ever Chipotle... and it has a 'Chipotlane'

Elizabeth City residents no longer have to travel far and wide to pick up a Chipotle burrito! A location just opened in the city Wednesday morning.

Chesapeake teen dies, Sailors found unresponsive, Amtrak record: Sunrise Brief

Indian River High in Chesapeake is mourning the loss of a student. Senior Dejour "DJ" Crippen passed away Tuesday, according to an email from the school's principal shared with News 3.
Unique gifts made by unique individuals at the Ability Center

The Ability Center participants have been hard at work making greeting cards, ornaments, cookbooks, and other gifts. Proceeds will go toward their programming.

USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group returning Friday

Following a seven month deployment, The USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group returns to Hampton Roads this Friday.

Woman missing 16+ years, School phone policy update, Santa Flight: Sunrise Brief

The daughter of Anne Turner, a Newport News woman who's been missing for over 16 years, wants answers.

Dare County to draft resolution seeking to ban kratom in North Carolina

Commissioner Ervin Bateman took the time to call on the board to draft a resolution banning products like kratom, phenibut and tianeptine entirely in North Carolina.

2 men indicted in connection to shooting of Virginia Beach boy Landyn Davis

According to the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney office, formal charges were brought on to Tori'yon Cook and Jawuan Jeffries on Monday.

Horse rescued from Hampton mud pit in viral video recovers

A video posted to social media showcased a local horse's recovery from a muddy creek, the efforts of Hampton Fire and Suffolk Fire & Rescue garnered over 12 million views online.

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