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Violent crime and property crime decreased in Virginia Beach in 2025
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (494+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " In 2025, fewer Virginia Beach residents were victims of violent crime. "Fewer homicide victims, fewer robbery victims, fewer aggravated assault victims," police chief Paul Neudigate said." On Tuesday afternoon, Neudigate delivered a crime briefing to the Virginia Beach…...
Snow melts across Virginia Beach, but icy roads remain a concern
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (221+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Conditions looked noticeably different on Monday morning in Virginia Beach. Skies cleared and winds calmed, but snow and ice were still visible across parts of the city, especially near the Oceanfront. Along Atlantic Avenue, piles of snow…...
Virginia Beach pub embraces another snow day, remaining open for customers
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (345+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Elle Lochary is no stranger to snow. "I actually was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, so I definitely know my fair share of snow," she said. What's new for her is a snow day at Murphy's…...
Chimney fire displaces Virginia Beach family on Moonstone Drive
1+ week, 3+ day ago (260+ words) A chimney defect sparked a house fire in Virginia Beach, displacing two adults and a dog. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " An open joint in a pre-fabricated chimney caused a house fire in the Salem Villages are ... Chimney fire displaces Virginia Beach…...
Virginia Beach ramps up winter weather preparations as snow plan nears activation
1+ week, 6+ day ago (414+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As winter weather moves closer to Hampton Roads, city officials in Virginia Beach are ramping up preparations to keep roads safe. Planning is already underway at the Virginia Beach Public Works Operations Center, where crews coordinate responses,…...
Deaf, nonverbal man missing from Virginia Beach
3+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) Police believe 66-year-old Dwight Fuller may be endangered, as he has not been seen since about 3 p.m. on Friday. Deaf, nonverbal man missing from Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach police are looking for a missing man who is deaf,…...
Update: Missing southwest Virginia girl found safe
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (158+ words) GALAX, Va. " UPDATE: Virginia State Police canceled the CODI Alert on Sunday afternoon, reporting 12-year-old Sierra Dawn Felts was found safe. No other information was immediately available. Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert on Sunday for a 12-year-old girl…...
Virginia Beach firefighters stay vigilant on Christmas amid rising fire incidents
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " While many people spent Christmas at home celebrating with family, many first responders were at their second home, the firehouse, on standby for emergencies. Like the firefighters at Virginia Beach's fire station seven, who are prepared in…...
New Virginia laws will enhance health screenings, limit kids' social media screen time
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) VIRGINIA, USA " Boosting minimum wage, eliminating interest for medical debts, and requiring fentanyl'testing for emergency room drug screenings are just a few of the new laws taking effect in Virginia on Jan. 1. "A lot of these laws are about improving…...
Virginia sues over alleged insulin price inflation, targeting pharma giants
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers and pharmaceutical manufacturers over insulin prices. Attorney General Jason Miyares filed the lawsuit in Richmond Circuit Court, alleging violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Miyares, the…...