Lawsuit filed over Virginia Beach's 10-1 voting system will go to trial - Chesapeake news - NewsLocker (2024)

The lawsuit claims the City is obligated by charter to follow a different voting system. The 2024 election will still use the disputed system, however.

Homeowners of Rodanthe home that collapsed into ocean sent 'imminent' letter of concern one day earlier

The Corbina Drive property is the second Rodanthe collapse in 2024 and sixth since 2022.

OBX Home Collapse | Homeowners penned 'imminent' letter of concern to NC leaders, one day before Rodanthe house collapsed into ocean

The Corbina Drive property is the second Rodanthe collapse in 2024 and sixth since 2022.

62nd Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships underway in Virginia Beach

The week of surfing, art, action sports and beach culture kicked off at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Sunday with an annual contest for kids ready to ride the waves.

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Deadly hit-and-run on the Eastern Shore

66-year-old Peter Lancho died immediately. The sedan did not stop and continued driving southbound on Lankford Highway.

Man dead, woman seriously injured and driver charged with DUI in Shore Drive crash

A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after an early morning crash on Shore Drive. 22-year-old Samuel Randolph is charged with DUI.

Chesapeake police searching for attempted robbery suspect

On Aug. 7 Chesapeake police responded to an attempted robbery at the ABNB Federal Credit Union in the 4100 block of Chesapeake Square Boulevard.

Virginia State Police investigating deadly 2 vehicle crash in Chesapeake

Virginia State Police responded to a call reporting a two-vehicle crash in the westbound express lane of Interstate 64 around 10:28 p.m.

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Norfolk students the first to go back to the classroom

Norfolk Public Schools returned on August 19. It is the earliest return date in the Hampton Roads region.

Grandfather found guilty after 5-year-old boy shoots himself in Virginia Beach

72-year-old Richard Bauserman was found guilty of felony child neglect.

VBPD investigate death on W Great Neck Rd

Virginia Beach police are investigating the death of an individual on W Great Neck Rd Sunday evening.

Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party returns to the Oceanfront for its 15th year

The celebration features funk music, delicious food, and will host several vendors. It will take over 24th St on the beach August 23rd and 24th.

Motorcyclist dies in crash, suspect charged with DUI after crash on Ferrell Parkway

A man is dead after a crash on Friday night in the 5000 block of Ferrell Pkwy. Brittany Harris, the suspect driving the other vehicle has been charged with a DUI.

Child abduction suspect Dana Plummer to have hearing in Virginia Beach

Dana Plummer, the suspect who allegedly abducted three of his children and stabbed two others, waived his right to an extradition hearing in a Maryland court.

Dual-polarization radar shows far more than where it's raining

Advancements in radar technology allow meteorologists to not just see where it's raining, but what else may be inside a thunderstorm.

Man arrested after alleged domestic assault in Norfolk

31-year-old Drasean Edwards faces multiple charges after Norfolk police responded to the 1600 block of Greenleaf Dr Saturday morning.

Chesapeake native Coughlin wins the Women's Scottish Open and locks up spot on Solheim Cup team

Lauren Coughlin, A Hickory High product, recovered from a pair of early bogeys to move ahead of Megan Khang on the front nine and Esther Henseleit of Germany.

Missing Surry County woman found safe, VSP says

Police said Catherlene Goodman Pittman's has been found safe.

'Shooting Hoops instead of guns' | Local non-profit hosts basketball event at Princess Anne

Ahead of the new school year, a local not-for-profit in Virginia Beach is hosting a basketball game to help curb violence amongst the youth.

Fundraiser launched to help relocate historic SS United States ocean liner

The conservancy that oversees the ship hopes to move it to a port in Newport News, where it was built in the 1950s.

Live Updates: Weather Alert Day ends

A cold front will slowly drop in from the northwest; its interaction with a warm and humid airmass will trigger isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms.

Archaeologists determine copper earring unearthed near 'Lost Colony' site came from Native American village that welcomed English explorers

"This piece of copper now confirms that we have indeed located the site of Roanoac, the Algonquian village that welcomed the first English explorers in 1584."

New system for the blind and visually impaired at Natural Bridge State Park

The "RightHear Accessibility" system allows visually impaired people to explore and engage with their surroundings.

Educators weigh in on cell phone policy for Virginia schools

Governor Glenn Younkin issued Executive Order 33 to limit students' time in front of a cell phone.

New 'Donut Dugout' bakery opening next door to Doumar's in Norfolk

The Donut Dugout will be at the former location of Naci's Corner Café on Granby Street with plans to open right after Labor Day.

Repairs completed on Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake

The Army Corps of Engineers performed maintenance on the bridge on Sunday.

Savannah Bananas help build a playset for 7-year-old fighting cancer

The baseball team partnered with the Roc Solid Foundation, a foundation dedicated to building hope for those fighting cancer.

Trump criticized over remarks disparaging Medal of Honor recipients

The former president sparked criticism after he said the Presidential Medal of Freedom is "much better" than the Medal of Honor.

Former NSU Spartans Crosby and Hosley reunite as Savannah Banana teammates

Danny Hosley and Brandon Crosby were with Norfolk State during the 2020 season.

Two dolphins wash ashore dead along two different beaches in Virginia Beach

One was found along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, and the other was in Sandbridge.