Hampton woman dies in two-vehicle crash on Mercury Boulevard - Virginia Beach news - NewsLocker (2024)

Police believe Phyllis James was traveling west on West Mercury Boulevard and tried to turn left onto Pennwood Drive when she collided with another vehicle.

USNS Supply returns to Norfolk after 8-month deployment

The Combat Logistics Force vessel returned to Hampton Roads on Saturday for a homecoming at Naval Station Norfolk.

'Splash at the Lake' community training with Special Olympians in Chesapeake

The 6th annual "Splash at the Lake" brought people together for a fun-filled day of tubing, water-skiing, and boat rides on Oak Grove Lake.

Search for suspects after 13-year-old girl shot in Norfolk near Lambert's Point

Police say the teen was shot multiple times, but is expected to recover from her injuries.

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Armed bank robbery suspect shot by Newport News police, succumbs to his injuries

The shooting happened Saturday at a shopping center's parking lot on Jefferson Avenue, near the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.

Lawmakers push for permanent Direct Filing of taxes

"We should be doing everything we can to make tax filing and getting information to file your taxes as easy as possible," said Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

A deep-sea discovery in Bermuda links back to the Mermaid City

A bottle with a message inside caught the eye of a dive instructor in Bermuda. The bottle's journey was a long one, starting out from Hampton Roads!

How Virginia athletes did Saturday at the Paris Olympics

UVA's Gretchen Walsh took home the silver with the women's swimming team, while Virginia Beach's Leah Crouse and Team USA lost in women's field hockey to Argentina.

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Hampton Roads Olympian Gabby Douglas visits fans in Chesapeake

The three-time Olympic medalist signed autographs and took pictures with fans.

Former Pirates guard Granger turned a lost job into golden opportunity of ownership

Jeff Granger founded Granger Financial three days after being terminated from his job in 2019 and hasn't looked back since.

Argument leads to shooting at Hampton pizzeria

Police believe the shooting happened after an argument between the suspect and victim at Sal's NY Pizza on Executive Drive.

1st half of new Mallory Street Bridge opens to traffic as part of HRBT expansion

It's another step forward for the ongoing HRBT Expansion Project, as the bridge's reconstruction will allow for the widening of Interstate 64 below.

New Laskin Road traffic pattern could start as early as Sunday

The change is temporary, but will likely be in place until sometime this fall. It will allow for utility work and other construction needed for the road's expansion.

4 Hampton Roads athletes to watch in the 2024 Olympic Games

With the 2024 Paris Olympics officially underway, 13News Now is tracking the athletes from Hampton Roads who are competing.

Newport News police seeking info about homicide overnight Friday

Police say there is currently no suspect information after a man was found outside with a fatal gunshot wound late Friday night.

Norfolk residents can now anonymously report short-term rental issues via online portal

The new feature is located on the city's website under the citizen’s service portal.

Mobile home fire in Chesapeake displaces 5 people

The fire happened Friday afternoon in the Portlock section of the city.

Shooting in Portsmouth sends one person to the hospital

The victim's condition has not been released at this time. Police said the shooting happened in the 2100 block of Queen Street.

Night Nets in Newport News brings more than hoops to the community

Newport News is attempting to curb youth violence through sports.

Voter registration numbers rise after Democrats' switch from Biden to Harris

This comes days after the Kamala Harris campaign eclipsed $80 million in the first 24-hour window of its fundraising efforts.

Boating incident temporarily closes part of Pungo Ferry Road

A boating incident closed part of Pungo Ferry Road near the Pungo Ferry Bridge for a period of time Friday afternoon.

Kidneys for Kids visits CHKD during 2024 Driving for Life tour

Brian Martindale visits Norfolk on his nationwide trip to share his experience as a donor and raise awareness for children in need of kidney transplants.

Former Virginia Beach baseball coach pleads guilty to federal child p*rn charges

A Virginia Beach man accused of exploiting children through social media has pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Navy reaches settlement in COVID vaccine lawsuit

The sailors' records will be cleared and the Navy will pay $1.5 million in legal fees.

The mushroom boom in Virginia and Northeast North Carolina explained

Mushrooms are creating a fungi frenzy across Hampton Roads right now.

How much shorter are our days getting?

After this year's Summer Solstice on June 20th, the amount of daylight Hampton Roads sees each day has been shrinking.

Two men face federal mail theft charges after allegedly breaking into Newport News mailboxes

Sampson Jumbo and Jamal Shields face federal charges following alleged theft of mail in Newport News.

City of Virginia Beach sues insulin makers over pricing

The costs of providing diabetes medications to Virginia Beach's 5,900 health plan subscribers and their dependents between 2018 and 2022 totaled $9 million.

Bomb threat reported at Hampton University; nothing found after police search

Police said the threat was received over an email on Friday morning.

National Day of Mourning Rally to be held in Norfolk

The Underground 1865 will hold a rally and march Sunday afternoon demanding justice for the death of Sonya Massey.