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Gavin Stone

Gavin Stone is a breaking news and general assignment reporter. He graduated from N.C. State University with a degree in communication media and went on to cover local government, crime and whatever else came up in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. A native of eastern N.C., he enjoys watching movies he's never seen and black coffee.

Mark Bohenstiel alleges in court documents that John Sutton III, his opponent for Virginia Beach School Board, hasn't met the requirements to be on the ballot in November.

Election |
Virginia Beach School Board candidate challenges opponent’s eligibility

September 4, 2024 at 4:15 p.m.

Mark Bohenstiel alleges in court documents that John Sutton III, his opponent for Virginia Beach School Board, hasn't met the requirements to be on the ballot in November.

WGNT will no longer be the local affiliate of The CW Network following a deal that will make WAVY-TV the new local affiliate. This means changes in Hampton Roads' local TV lineup.

Business |
WGNT, WAVY-TV programming to change as stations swap CW affiliation

August 31, 2024 at 1:16 p.m.

WGNT will no longer be the local affiliate of The CW Network following a deal that will make WAVY-TV the new local affiliate. This means changes in Hampton Roads' local...

The five people charged in the shooting death of 25-year-old Tyosha Mitchell in York County pleaded guilty to federal charges this week.

Courts |
5 gang members plead guilty to kidnapping, killing Richmond woman in York County

August 30, 2024 at 3:33 p.m.

The five people charged in the shooting death of 25-year-old Tyosha Mitchell in York County pleaded guilty to federal charges this week.

The ownership of the semi-truck that crashed into a party bus in York County killing three people and injuring many others falsified driving records to allow its drivers to exceed limits on hours, resulting in its driver being tired and not reacting to the slow-moving bus, according to an NTSB investigation.

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Crime and Public Safety |
NTSB recommends safety changes after fatal I-64 party bus crash

August 29, 2024 at 2:54 p.m.

The ownership of the semi-truck that crashed into a party bus in York County killing three people and injuring many others falsified driving records to allow its drivers to exceed...

Virginia Beach police have added ShotSpotter technology to the western part of the city as it continues to help them reduce gun violence.

Crime and Public Safety |
Virginia Beach expands gunshot detection technology, now active in all 4 police precincts

August 28, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.

Virginia Beach police have added ShotSpotter technology to the western part of the city as it continues to help them reduce gun violence.

A Navy sailor was sentenced Friday to serve five years in prison for causing the death of his shipmate while driving drunk nearly two years ago.

Courts |
Sailor sentenced to 5 years in prison for drunk driving death of shipmate

August 23, 2024 at 6:19 p.m.

A Navy sailor was sentenced Friday to serve five years in prison for causing the death of his shipmate while driving drunk nearly two years ago.

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Portsmouth that occurred Wednesday morning.

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Crime and Public Safety |
23-year-old man killed in Portsmouth shooting

August 21, 2024 at 7:10 p.m.

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Portsmouth that occurred Wednesday morning.

James Panagis, a former prosecutor who worked for the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for more than six years, has been indicted on numerous charges including embezzlement and money laundering.

Crime and Public Safety |
Former Virginia Beach prosecutor accused of taking victim restitution money

August 20, 2024 at 9:30 p.m.

James Panagis, a former prosecutor who worked for the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for more than six years, has been indicted on numerous charges including embezzlement and money laundering.