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Local news for Portsmouth, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

2 hrs ago | WVEC-TV Norfolk

Man charged with June murder in Portsmouth

A Portsmouth man is charged with murder. Mark Wallace White, 18, is accused of shooting Montale Maurice Smith, 27, early on the morning of June 14.

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6 hrs ago | WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Chesapeake illegal scrap business shut down

The sign outside Mini Price Self Storage says "Best Deal in Town," but Chesapeake Police say 31-year-old Raymond Wright was making illegal deals inside two of the storage units.

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Related Topix: Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA

14 hrs ago | Delaware Coast Press

Beach Arrest: Man sought in Norfolk, Va., killing arrested in Del.

The U.S. Marshals Service says a man wanted on homicide charges in Norfolk, Virginia, has been arrested in Rehoboth Beach.

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Related Topix: Norfolk, VA

Wed Aug 06, 2008

PilotOnline.com

Portsmouth ship-repair firm files dredging request

Portsmouth-based ship-repair company Earl Industries has filed a request to dredge a deeper channel around its piers on the Elizabeth River.

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WTKR-TV Norfolk

4 Charged In Beating/Shooting

Portsmouth police have filed charges in a shooting and beating investigation. They two adults and two juveniles shot and beat a man on July 19, on London Boulevard.

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Related Topix: Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake, VA

City of Chesapeake

Chesapeake Water Customers Served by Portsmouth Experience Water Discolorations

Chesapeake water customers that receive water from the City of Portsmouth water distribution system may be experiencing some discoloration of their water.

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Related Topix: Chesapeake, VA

Tue Aug 05, 2008

PilotOnline.com

Portsmouth apartment project gets commission's OK

The planning commission on Tuesday recommended approval to build 84 apartments on the site of the former Chase View apartments, a project that would bring more redevelopment to Midtown.

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WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Man charged with running illegal scrap business

Police in Chesapeake have charged a man with Operating a Business Without a License, after a tip led them to investigate the man for running an illegal scrap business.

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Related Topix: Chesapeake, VA

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Bridges in Hampton Roads routinely inspected

On Monday and Tuesday drivers can expect to see one lane closed at the City Hall Avenue on-ramp to 264 East and Tidewater Drive in Norfolk.

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Related Topix: Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake, VA

PilotOnline.com

Discovery underscores grim condition of historic Portsmouth cemeteries

Andrew Alexander, 8, and his mother, Amy Alexander, at the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Portsmouth.

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Mon Aug 04, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Woman sued for wreck during driving test

The state is suing a Portsmouth woman for $75,000 after she backed into a parked car during her driving test.

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Sun Aug 03, 2008

Boxing Along The Beltway

Robles-Bailey; Lockett-Jordan Highlight Portsmouth VA Card August 16

Two interesting bouts highlight a card on Saturday, August 16 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center in Portsmouth, VA.

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WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Police: Pizza delivery driver assaulted, robbed

The following information has been released by the Portsmouth Police Dept.: On July 30, 2008, at approximately 7:33 p.m., Portsmouth Police responded to a robbery in the 3800 block of Towne Point Road.

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Sat Aug 02, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

EXCLUSIVE: Holley says statement was "misconstrued"

For the first time, the Mayor of Portsmouth is talking ONLY to WAVY.com about his apology over controversial comments made last week.

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WTKR-TV Norfolk

7-Eleven Employess Charged In Staged Robbery

E. coli outbreak at Va. Boy Scout camp SUFFOLK- Suffolk Police have charged a 7- Eleven employee and former employee with staging a robbery.

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Related Topix: Suffolk, VA

Fri Aug 01, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

17-year-old shooting victim taken off life support

He was shot Saturday at a friend's house on Riverview Avenue, near the Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

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Related Topix: Norfolk, VA

United States Coast Guard

Portsmouth, Va., based Coast Guardsman wins American Legion Spirit of Service Award

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jim Abels, 28, a boatswain's mate assigned to the 270-foot Coast Guard Cutter Forward, homeported in Portsmouth, Va., is shown here.

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Related Topix: US Coast Guard, US News

Thu Jul 31, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Police search for Portsmouth robbery suspect

Police are searching for the gunman who held up a Portsmouth Market. On July 29, 2008, at around 4:45 p.m., police say the suspect walked up to a customer and clerk at the W&W Market on W. Pembroke Avenue, then ...

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PilotOnline.com

Portsmouth teen dies in hospital five days after being shot

Portsmouth police said the shooting of a teenager who died Thursday morning is suspicious.

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Related Topix: Hospital Administration, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Norfolk, VA

Political Gateway

Virginia sues over road test collision

A Portsmouth, Va., woman said she is being sued by the state for $75,000 after she backed into another car during a Department of Motor Vehicles road test.

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Related Topix: Norfolk, VA

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Portsmouth, Virginia is located in Portsmouth County and is part of the Norfolk Metro Area. Zip codes in Portsmouth, VA include 23704, 23701, and 23703.

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