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Hampton pawn shop damaged after barricade standoff

News 3 is getting a look at the damage left behind after an hours-long standoff at a Hampton pawn shop's gun range. The suspect fell through the ceiling and police broke a back door.

James Earl Jones, who lent his voice to Darth Vader, Mufasa and CNN, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the pioneering actor of stage and screen who lent his voice to Darth Vader, Mufasa and CNN, dies at 93.

Family mourns Holocaust survivor who died from listeria linked to Boar’s Head

Family and friends of Günter "Garshon" Morgenstein of Newport News remember him as a loving family man, talented hair stylist, and survivor. They ask you to take time to listen to people's stories.

Davis brothers open new boxing gym in Virginia Beach

On the opening day of the gym, community members took a jab or two at the new setup on the upstairs level of the 'Davis Brothers' Gym'.

Dog rescued from Suffolk house fire 'doing just fine'

Suffolk firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire early Saturday morning. Crews arrived just after 2:30 a.m. to find a large blaze at the two-story home 200 block of 200 Block of Berry Ridge Lane

Norfolk woman has 106th birthday after hospice discharge for being too healthy

A local woman not only celebrated good health on Thursday, but she also celebrated 106 years of life.

Gaston, a very good boy and VB sheriff's office bomb detection dog, retires

Thursday marked the retirement of Gaston, a bomb-detection dog for the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO).

Suspect in Superior Pawn & Gun barricade surrenders after hours-long standoff

A person had barricaded themselves in the Superior Pawn and Gun store in Hampton. Hampton Police are on scene in the 100 block of West Mercury Boulevard.

Burglar caught on camera stealing $7K worth of jewelry from Virginia Beach store

A burglar stole $7,000 worth of jewelry from Positive Vibes Books & Accessories, a longtime books and accessory store in Virginia Beach. It was all caught on a surveillance camera.

Currituck County Commissioners vote against balloon release ban

On Tuesday, the Currituck County Board of Commissioners met and discussed the ban. In a 4-2 majority, the commissioners voted against the measure.

Sailor connected to missing person case in Portsmouth appears in court

The sailor connected to a missing person case in Portsmouth appears in court on traffic charges; NCIS still investigating

Chesapeake neighborhood out of lockdown following shooting near school

Oscar Smith Middle, Oscar Smith High School and Carver Intermediate School are in the Broadlawn area of the city where the lockdown is in effect.
What happened? This crash closed Interstate 64 in Henrico for hours

A dramatic image captured from a VDOT camera showed the crashed tractor-trailer appearing to be leaning on an overhead highway sign.

'I am running for governor:' Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears kicks off campaign

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R - Virginia) made history in 2022 when she became the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia.

Vegas gaming company could become new Norfolk casino partner

After years of talk between the Norfolk and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, we're learning Boyd Gaming, a casino operator, could be entering the mix.

Stripers Waterside abruptly closes, leaving employees without a job

A former employee told News 3 the restaurant abruptly closed on Sunday, September 1 and the restaurant’s Facebook page says they are permanently closed.

2 teachers, 2 students killed in deadly shooting at Apalachee High School

A shooting was reported at Apalachee High School, 45 miles outside of Atlanta, the Barrow County Office confirmed.

Assault in Turkey on Marines attached to Norfolk-based USS Wasp caught on camera

Pentagon press secretary calls assault on Marines in Turkey assigned to Norfolk-based USS Wasp a 'troubling incident'

VB to continue partnership with aquarium

The council's agenda includes reviewing an ordinance to "provide direction to the City Manager regarding the partnership with the Virginia Aquarium Foundation..."

Virginia Beach couple celebrates 70 years of marriage

A couple in Norfolk celebrating 70 years of marriage at Azaela Baptist Church August 31. Sam Edge and Rosa Byrd began their journey in 1954 at Saint Paul's high school in North Carolina.

Allen Iverson gives away back-to-school supplies in Newport News

Newport News native and retired NBA player Allen Iverson alongside Newport News Councilman John Eley gave back to the youth of Newport News, as students head back to school.

They raised money for kids' books, then rappelled down an 11-story building

A nonprofit providing books to local children raised money and awareness on Saturday by rappelling people down the 150-foot Marriott at City Center in Newport News.

Setup underway for first-ever Cousinz Festival in Norfolk

Setup underway Friday for first-ever Cousinz Festival in Norfolk, supported by Norfolk-native rappers Pusha T, Fam-Lay

Pygmy sperm whale euthanized on Outer Banks had parasitic infection
Pygmy sperm whale euthanized on Corolla beach had parasitic infection

An emaciated adult pygmy sperm whale was euthanized after washing up on the shore in Corolla on Wednesday, according to Marina Doshkov, Jennette's Pier Marine Mammal Stranding coordinator.

Man accused of abducting kids, stabbing ex-wife says there's more to the story

In a jailhouse interview in Virginia Beach after his arraignment, Dana Plummer, who prompted an AMBER Alert after allegedly abducting his kids and stabbing his ex-wife and stepdaughter.

A look inside the founder of Planters Peanuts historic home in Suffolk

Now a wedding venue and event space, The Obici House is the former home of Planters Peanuts founder Amedeo Obici and his wife Louise

Woman hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following HRBT crash

Westbound lanse of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel have reopened Thursday morning following a crash that backed up traffic for miles.

Portsmouth parents frustrated with delayed school buses

All 72 of Portsmouth Public Schools' buses experienced delays Monday and Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for Portsmouth Public Schools.

Truck driver's fatigue contributed to 2022 fatal I-64 party bus crash: Report

Federal investigators now say fatigue played a major role in a party bus crash that killed three people near Williamsburg in 2022.

3 men stranded after canoe sinks by Lesner Bridge; rescue captured on video

A night fishing trip turned into a nightmare for three men on Saturday after their canoe sank, leaving them stranded under the Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach.

Newport News stylist dies after eating meat tied to Boar's Head listeria recall

A Newport News family is mourning the loss of their loved one, after they say 88-year-old Gunter Morganstein died after eating deli meat from Boar's Head.

Red Lobster in Virginia Beach among 23 locations closing nationwide

The Red Lobster on the 700 block of Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach is closing as the franchise attempts to pay off debt, according to Scripps National news.

Navy considers sidelining supply ships due to staffing shortages: Reports

According to multiple national news outlets and the U.S. Naval Institute, the Navy is considering putting 17 MSC ships into extended repair because of a lack of manpower.

VB firefighter's wife vows to fight for early cancer screenings in eulogy

Harbor Park — a venue meant typically meant for sports, fun and fireworks — welcomed a somber crowd Monday afternoon: those mourning the loss of Virginia Beach firefighter Matthew Gallina.

Signs at LGBT Life Center in Norfolk were vandalized with hateful messages.

Signs outside the LGBT Life Center in Norfolk were vandalized with on Wednesday, the center reported.
Hampton 12-year-old loves turtles so much he wrote a book about them

A Hampton 12-year-old boy named Eli Mackey has written a book about his favorite thing: turtles. Already available on Amazon, it's called Turtle Tales: Discovering the Watery World of Terrapins

Virginia Beach fire chief mourns loss of 20-year firefighter to cancer

The Virginia Beach Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after master firefighter Matthew Gallina passed away Wednesday afternoon from occupational cancer.

What can be done for homes threatened by the ocean in Rodanthe?

At Mirlo Beach in Rodanthe, tourists walked the beach and took in the summer sun Thursday afternoon. But a week ago, the ocean swept away another house, the seventh since 2020.

Brand new 'shell-ebrities' at Friday's seashore excavation in Cape Hatteras

Cape Hatteras National Seahore is hosting a public seashore excavation at 9 a.m. Friday to showcase a recently hatched nest of sea turtles.

Wave Riding Vehicles still riding wave of success after nearly 60 years

If you've lived in Hampton Roads for any length of time you've probably caught a glimpse of the wave-surfing dolphins symbol. It's the logo for the Wave Riding Vehicles surf shop.

Va. Dept. of Treasury has $3.6B of your money — not $2B, as previously reported

A News 3 Investigation uncovered that the Virginia Department of Treasury has way more money in unclaimed property then they originally told us.

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