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Portsmouth man answered officer’s knocks by opening door and shooting him, police say

Rakeem Walker Christian, 26, of Pepperwood Place, is charged with attempted aggravated murder of a police officer.

A Portsmouth police officer was injured in a shooting Monday night, March 10, 2025, in the 80 block of Pepperwood Place, an apartment complex in the Churchland section of the city. (Peter Dujardin/The Virginian-Pilot)

Walt Dannenberg, who was appointed in August as the acting director of the VA Medical Center in Hampton, has departed the post.

Acting director of Hampton VA Medical Center departs, successor named

Meet Tristen Epps, a chef and restaurant owner in Houston and a Salem High grad. He's joining Season 22 of ‘Top Chef,' which focuses on Canada’s culinary scene.

A Virginia Beach native will compete in Bravo’s ‘Top Chef.’ He’s humbled by the opportunity.

Alaila Everett and her relay team were disqualified during the meet last week at Liberty University in Lynchburg, and the VHSL declined to comment specifically on the incident and whether Everett faces additional punishment.

A Portsmouth track athlete struck another runner with a baton during a race. Then the death threats began.

Kri'Shawn Beamon was charged with the March 2019 murder of Nate Evans just days after the William & Mary running back was shot. Three years later, Beamon claimed it was his friend Keith Bryant who pulled the trigger.

A witness in a Norfolk murder case has repeatedly been caught lying. He’ll still be allowed to testify.

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A Portsmouth track athlete struck another runner with a baton during a race. Then the death threats began.
A Portsmouth track athlete struck another runner with a baton during a race. Then the death threats began.
Virginia student goes missing on spring break trip to Dominican Republic
Virginia student goes missing on spring break trip to Dominican Republic
Chesapeake works to halt major development in rural southern area
Chesapeake works to halt major development in rural southern area
Hampton Roads sheriffs want more information on ICE cooperation order
Hampton Roads sheriffs want more information on ICE cooperation order
Norfolk task force connects people with shelter as city’s homelessness population grows
Norfolk task force connects people with shelter as city's homelessness population grows
Oceanfront hotel restaurant, live music venue opening soon near Virginia Beach arts district
Oceanfront hotel restaurant, live music venue opening soon near Virginia Beach arts district
Portsmouth police officer shot responding to call; suspect in custody
Portsmouth police officer shot responding to call; suspect in custody
Portsmouth man answered officer’s knocks by opening door and shooting him, police say
Portsmouth man answered officer's knocks by opening door and shooting him, police say
A cargo ship hits a tanker and they catch fire off England, with one crew member missing
A cargo ship hits a tanker and they catch fire off England, with one crew member missing
Editorial: Clean energy credits are a win for Virginia. GOP lawmakers shouldn’t bail on them.
Editorial: Clean energy credits are a win for Virginia. GOP lawmakers shouldn't bail on them.

Business

Elon Musk claimed the cyberattackers had “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area.”

US hasn’t determined who was behind cyberattack that caused outage on Musk’s X

Elon Musk claimed the cyberattackers had “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area.”

Politics

She joins a crowded field that could be upended if Kamala Harris joins the race.

Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor’s race

She joins a crowded field that could be upended if Kamala Harris joins the race.

Local News

The Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is in a race to rebuild or repair the cabin before the center’s popular summer camps open in early June.

Jamestown 4-H camp launches fundraiser after 100-year-old tree crashes through cabin

The Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is in a race to rebuild or repair the cabin before the center’s popular summer camps open in early June.

Photos: Class 5 boys and girls basketball semi final

Princess Anne defeated Menchville 53-42 and Green Run defeated Woodside 39-34 in the Class 5 state semifinals at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 7, 2025.
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Crime and Public Safety

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

A San Bernardino, California, pastor and one-time city council candidate was arrested this week on...

Sports

The Hokies will send nine wrestlers to the NCAA championships, while UVA qualified four.

Virginia Tech wins ACC wrestling championship meet

The Hokies will send nine wrestlers to the NCAA championships, while UVA qualified four.

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The Trojans' men have numerous connections to Hampton Roads, including their two top scorers: Jacob Cooper and Clint Wright Jr. VSU's women gained an at-large berth.

CIAA champion Virginia State men’s basketball team to face West Chester in NCAA Division II first round

The Trojans' men have numerous connections to Hampton Roads, including their two top scorers: Jacob...

Restaurants, Food and Drink

Experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently.

AI made its way to vineyards. Here’s how the technology is helping make your wine

Experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently.

Opinion

Virginia lawmakers are correct to want to limit children's time on social media, but it will likely take national action to effect a workable solution.

Editorial: Holistic solutions — along with better laws — are needed to curb children’s social media use

Virginia lawmakers are correct to want to limit children's time on social media, but it...

National News

The district attorney of LA County says he does not support resentencing.

What to know about the Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom

The district attorney of LA County says he does not support resentencing.

Military

Jack Teixeira was sentenced in federal court last year to 15 years in prison.

Court-martial convenes for Pentagon leaker already facing years behind bars

Jack Teixeira was sentenced in federal court last year to 15 years in prison.

National Politics

High-stakes talks between senior officials from Ukraine and the United States on how to end the three-year war with Russia have opened.

Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack

High-stakes talks between senior officials from Ukraine and the United States on how to end...

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