Local stories gathered from public news sources while this area builds its own coverage.
A woman is hospitalized after construction material fell on her car while she was driving on Elbow Road Monday evening. One of her dogs, a German shepherd named Mikey, ran away during the incident. Community members are currently searching for Mikey near the crash site.
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Charles Randell Berry, a Connecticut man charged with capital murder in the death of Roberta Walls 40 years ago, was released on bond. The judge set a $100,000 bond, despite objections from Virginia Beach prosecutors. Berry must wear a GPS monitor and check in weekly.
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Virginia Beach crews are assessing storm damage along the oceanfront following a nor'easter. The storm pushed sand near the boardwalk and buried at least one handicap rail. The city plans to spend several days and weeks regrading the beaches and comparing post-storm surveys to pre-storm ones.
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The Virginia Beach Police Department held an e-bike safety session at W.T. Cooke Elementary School to educate families. Officers shared information about the different types of e-bikes and related regulations, emphasizing safe usage. The department stressed that riders must follow rules like those for regular drivers.
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A judge in Virginia Beach ordered a new trial for Aarion Hopkins following questions about the credibility of medical examiner Fernanda Lameira. The order came after officials discovered that proof of credentials Lameira provided was inauthentic, impacting her testimony in a murder case.
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High winds prompted organizers of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival to move the art show, activities, and other events to the Convention Center, while continuing select outdoor performances for the September 25-27 festival.
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Residents of Virginia Beach took precautions in preparation for potential coastal flooding expected later in the week.
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Virginia Beach officials implemented preparedness measures and contingency planning in advance of flooding risk projected for the week ahead.
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Early voting began in Virginia Beach for the Nov. 3 general and special elections, including races for City Council and School Board seats.
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Councilmember Cash Jackson-Green hosted a District 7 community meeting at Salem High School to update residents on the Centerville Turnpike Phase II widening project and other city initiatives.
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