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Top WTKR News

Michael Madsen Dies at 67 of Suspected Cardiac Arrest

Movies & TV · United States

Michael Madsen Dies at 67 of Suspected Cardiac Arrest

54% Center coverage: 449 sources

His passing leaves multiple independent films in production, with a poetry memoir still in the editing stage. See the Story

AMC Issues Major Warning to Moviegoers About Movie Start Times

United States · United States

AMC Issues Major Warning to Moviegoers About Movie Start Times

Coverage: 14 sources

The next time you see a movie at AMC Theatres, note that your movie may not start at its listed time.See the Story

NY man dies in Atlantic Ocean off NC Outer Banks

Swimming · North Carolina

NY man dies in Atlantic Ocean off NC Outer Banks

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

FRISCO, N.C. (WNCN) — A man visiting North Carolina's Outer Banks died Monday while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean near Frisco, Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials said. According to a news release, a 67-year-old man from Nanuet, N.Y. was swimming in the ocean just east of Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ramp 49 "without flotation." He was seen floating "face down in the water" by a bystander, and a 911 call was received by first respond…See the Story

Man Pleads Guilty After FBI Finds 150+ 'Finished Explosive Devices' at His Isle of Wight Home

100% Center coverage: 9 sources

By Maddie Miller Click here for updates on this story ISLE OF WIGHT, Virginia (WTKR) — An Isle of Wight man is pleading guilty after a raid at his home back in December resulted in what investigators called possibly the largest supply of “finished explosive devices” ever seized in the history of the FBI. Court records filed on Monday show Brad Spafford wishes to enter a guilty plea after initially pleading not guilty. He’s charged with posse…FBI · Virginia See the Story

Portsmouth Police Searching for Missing Man

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Donald Stafford was last seen around noon on the Fourth of July in the 900 block of North Street.Norfolk, United States · Norfolk See the Story

Norfolk Police Identify Homicide Victim From Early Morning Shooting

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Police in Norfolk probe an early morning shooting on Kennebeck Ave. Victim found dead at the scene. No suspect info yet. Tips urged at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.Norfolk, United States · Norfolk See the Story

David's First Warning Forecast: Plenty of sun on Saturday, some spotty storms possible

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Chief Meteorologist David Aldrich's First Warning ForecastHappy Independence Day! Enjoy a dry night for fireworks. The holiday weekend will not end the same way that it starts. With plenty of sunshine, expect a few spotty showers & storms to develop on Saturday, which will come up from the South. A 60% chance of showers and storms will be possible on Sunday, as our soon-to-be 3rd named storm crawls up the coast. Tropical Depression # 3 should so…Norfolk, United States · Norfolk Read Article

No Limit Sports Epidose 8: Future football stars and current stars who return to give back

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- It may be the dog days of summer, but high school football teams have been hard at work getting ready for the 2025 campaign.A large amount of talent has come out of the 757, but who could be next? This week, the No Limit Sports crew gives us some names of potential future stars to keep our eyes on. King's Fork's Anthony Henderson Jr., Matt Williams of Maury and Tyjae Curtis of Oscar Smith are among those players to watch when…Norfolk, United States · Norfolk Read Article

Green Run Star Thomas Wilder Commits to Virginia Tech

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Green Run to Virginia Tech has become quite the pipeline when it comes to football. The Hokies continued that trend Thursday, landing their third commit from the school in four-star lineman Thomas Wilder.The Stallion chose Virginia Tech over Penn State, Maryland and North Carolina."Everybody there seems like they love their job," Wilder noted. "They made it feel like home, so I might as well keep the pipeline going."He makes the seventh total Gr…Virginia, United States · Virginia See the Story

Man with 10,000+ volunteer hours at Virginia Aquarium honored for his dedication

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

More than two dozen employees and volunteers at the Virginia Aquarium showed up to help us honor the latest News 3 Everyday Hero.Staff members say Ennis Johnson, 80, is hard to catch up with because hes always on the move. Before we presented him with the award, the retired Virginia Beach contractor was hard at work on some of the aquarium's benches. Since he retired 15 years ago, Johnson has volunteered as a diver, providing security, preparing…Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach Read Article

Rep. Norman on 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty speaks in depth with the Congressman.Donald Trump · South Carolina See the Story

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