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

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.

Rain trickles off a roof in Norfolk, Virginia, on Feb. 6, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

The Hawks beat Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, a reigning state champ, and Kellam overcame three top-15 opponents.

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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.

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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.

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