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Top WTKR News

NCIS Confirms Body as Missing Navy Sailor; 2nd Sailor in Confinement

U.S. Navy · Norfolk

NCIS Confirms Body as Missing Navy Sailor; 2nd Sailor in Confinement

71% Center coverage: 45 sources

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A body found in Norfolk, Virginia, has been identified as missing Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz, and another sailor is in pretrial confinement, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service confirmed Tuesday. NCIS said charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are pending, adding that it will not release further information while the investigation is ongoing. Family of missing Naval Station Norfolk sailor releases …See the Story

Mother of Missing Navy Sailor in Norfolk Speaks Out as Investigation ...

U.S. Navy · Norfolk

Mother of Missing Navy Sailor in Norfolk Speaks Out as Investigation ...

62% Center coverage: 24 sources

The Navy is searching for a sailor from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln missing since late last month.See the Story

Virginia Governor Warns No Kings Protestors: "If You Violate the Law, You Will Be Arrested'

Donald Trump · Florida

Virginia Governor Warns No Kings Protestors: "If You Violate the Law, You Will Be Arrested'

47% Right coverage: 15 sources

Governor Glenn Youngkin has a message for anyone who plans to take part in protests over federal immigration enforcement and/or President Donald Trump, "if you violate the law, you will be arrested."See the Story

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Virginia Governor Warns No Kings Protestors: "If You Violate the Law, You Will Be Arrested'

Youngkin Says National Guard Will Be on Duty for 'No Kings' Protests in Virginia

55% Center coverage: 11 sources

Gov. Youngkin is putting the Virginia National Guard on duty for "No King" protests planned this weekend.Donald Trump · Virginia See the Story

Blue Crabs Scatter Across Virginia Interstate After Van Crashes on I-64

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. A section of Interstate 64 West, near Route 249 (mile marker 206), was temporarily shut down after a van carrying blue crabs crashed, releasing the crustaceans onto the roadway.While emergency crews worked to clear the scene of both the vehicle wreckage and the escaped crabs early Thursday morning, they asked drivers to avoid the area during cleanup.The highway has since reopened.Police have not released information yet abou…Virginia, United States · Virginia See the Story

Barricade situation in Virginia Beach over

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Virginia Beach police have resolved a barricade situation on Paxford Drive. While there is no threat to the community, it is unclear how the situation ended.Norfolk, United States · Norfolk See the Story

Outer Banks Surf Shop Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

50 years ago, Whalebone Surf Shop opened its doors. Today, its reach spreads worldwide. Since 1975, its been a vital part of not only the surfing community but the Outer Banks as a whole."Started in '75 and kind of like the anchor of surfing on the Outer Banks through all these years," Jon Black, the owner of the shop, said. "These are hallowed halls, if you will, in the surf community here and kind of known worldwide. It's a big honor and a hec…Melsungen · Melsungen See the Story

Unauthorized events planned for 'Beach Week' will not be allowed to proceed, Virginia Beach police say

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Virginia Beach Police Department said unsanctioned Beach Week events will not occur as promoters ignored permit guidance.Facebook · Norfolk See the Story

Virginia Beach police looking for missing 42-year-old woman

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

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Tia Johnson gets bond after judge grants her a new trial

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Tia Johnson, a Chesapeake woman charged in the murder of her boyfriend, has been granted bond following a hearing Friday. This comes after a News 3 investigation uncovered important evidence that wasn't shown to the jury during her initial trial, leading to a judge granting her a new one and vacating her murder conviction.Johnson's bond was set at $100,000 and requires her to wear a GPS tracking device. As of this writing, she has not bonded out…Chesapeake, United States · Chesapeake Read Article

Portion of Buxton Beach reopens for first time since September 2023

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

For the first time since September 2023, the beach access and a portion of the beach at the end of Old Lighthouse Road are reopening in Buxton.The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services made the announcement Thursday morning.We're just so thrilled and so ecstatic that we finally have our beaches back open," Wendi Munden, a member of the Buxton Civic Association, said.Munden and the Buxton Civic Association have been waiting for this…Health · Buxton See the Story

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