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Boy, 2, seriously wounded in accidental shooting in Newport News, police say

A 2-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded in an accidental shooting Sunday night at a home in Midtown Newport News, according to police.

A minor has life-threatening gunshot wounds after an accidental shooting in Midtown Newport News Sunday night, March 30, 2025.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in Hampton Roads Monday, thanks to a storm system moving across the South and into the region at night.

Damaging 60 mph wind gusts, scattered thunderstorms possible as storm moves through Hampton Roads

A person died in a house fire in the 900 block of Avenue I Monday morning, according to Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

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The General Assembly will reconvene Wednesday to decide whether to adopt or reject Gov. Youngkin’s proposed amendments to legislation and the budget. Democrats have been critical of some of the Republican governor's changes.

General Assembly to reconvene on Youngkin’s amendments, vetoes

The Norfolk State football program begins a new era under Michael Vick. And he knows it all comes down to winning games.

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