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After almost 3 years, Virginia Living Museum sea turtle finally has name

Friday, Aug 10

Following an online vote, a sea turtle at the Virginia Living Museum will be named Gingersnap.

Poquoson settles lawsuit against police officer, but won't reveal dollar amount paid

Lawyers for a Poquoson police officer and a woman who sued him for excessive force have settled the case — but officials are refusing to say how much taxpayers will dish out.

Democrats ask Virginia elections board to remove Brown's name from ballot

Democrats are asking Virginia state officials to remove Shaun Brown's name from the 2nd Congressional District ballot because of fraudulent entries on her petitions.

Officials: Man arrested for Newport News bank robbery called in bomb threats to distract police

A 31-year-old man told investigators that he threatened to bomb the Hampton General District Courthouse and other locations in order to distract police from a bank robbery he committed, according to court documents.

School dress code enforcement called into question in Gloucester

Gloucester School Board members recently tackled the issue of who gets to enforce the dress code and how it's done appropriately.

National Hurricane Center lowers expectations for hurricanes in the Atlantic

Changes in weather patterns and water temperatures have prompted the National Hurricane Center to lower the number of storms in its 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast.