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Campus Life / Education / Local / Virginia
School’s new antenna pings weather satellites for public use
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Hampton Roads region now has one of the most advanced weather monitoring systems in the country. Hampton University says it has installed a “direct broadcast antenna” that connects with weather satellites owned by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The school says the antenna will rival most weather … Continue reading
4 gang members charged in Hampton Roads murders, shootings
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Four Hampton Roads men have been charged with five murders and five additional shootings in a single month in 2015. Federal authorities have charged Antonio “Murdock” Simmons, Anthony “Bull” Foye, Nathaniel “Savage” Mitchell and Alvaughn “LB” Davis with racketeering, murder, attempted murder, distribution of narcotics and other charges. Authorities say the … Continue reading
Woman’s body, over 50 cats found at Hampton home
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a 91-year-old Hampton woman has been found dead inside her home with more than 50 cats nearby. Police spokesman M.J. Bond tells news outlets that officers who had been asked to perform a welfare check on the woman found her dead Monday afternoon. No foul play is suspected. Authorities … Continue reading
Funeral held for Virginia trooper slain at bus station
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Virginia State Trooper Chad Dermyer’s intuition told him something was wrong when he pulled a woman over last year for expired license plates. Authorities say it turned out that the remains of her long-missing son were hidden in the trunk. Those same instincts were on display on the last day … Continue reading
Hampton makes lacrosse history in loss to Roberts Wesleyan
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Hampton became the first historically black university to field an NCAA Division I lacrosse team on Saturday, losing 20-3 to Roberts Wesleyan. Coached by Lloyd Carter, the Pirates also became the first HBCU since Morgan State in 1981 to field a varsity men’s team in the sport. Dom Cianfarino scored six … Continue reading
King Named MEAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State senior linebacker Deon King was named the MEAC’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday against Hampton, the conference office announced Monday. King led a stout defensive effort in the Spartans’ 24-14 win over Hampton in the 53rd annual Battle of the Bay. King finished with 10 … Continue reading
Hampton VA hospital faulted for suicidal patient’s care
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — A Hampton VA Medical Center patient twice reported his attempted suicide but the staff never notified the hospital’s suicide prevention coordinator, according to an inspector general’s report released Monday. The incident involving the man who had a history of depression and insomnia occurred more than three years ago and was investigated … Continue reading
Newport News to start impounding vehicles for unpaid taxes
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Delinquent taxpayers in Newport News could have their vehicles impounded if new cameras snap a photo of their license plates around town. In an attempt to claim the nearly $4 million in delinquent personal property taxes owed, the city will soon begin using license plate scanners to find vehicles … Continue reading
Driver falls asleep, vehicle hits car and pushes it into bus
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Newport News police say one person was injured after a driver fell asleep and triggered a three-vehicle wreck involving a Hampton Roads Transit bus. Police tell media outlets that the bus was stopped at a bus stop when the accident occurred Sunday morning. A car driven by a 71-year-old man was hit … Continue reading
Hampton upsets Norfolk State 75-64 in MEAC semis
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Quinton Chievous had a season-high 23 points with 16 rebounds and Hampton upset No. 2 seed Norfolk State 75-64 on Friday night to advance to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship. Saturday’s MEAC final will match sixth-seeded Hampton (15-17) with No. 5 seed Delaware State (18-16). The Hornets upset top-seeded North Carolina Central 63-57 in the … Continue reading
Teen charged with bringing gun to regional school in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy faces charges of bringing a gun to a regional school in Hampton. Hampton police say administrators at New Horizons Regional Education Center detained the student after a faculty member reported seeing what appeared to be a firearm concealed in his clothing. The administrators found the weapon and … Continue reading
MEAC / Spartan Women / Sports
Roberts’ monster night helps NSU snap 17-game skid against Hampton, 71-66 in OT
NORFOLK, Va. – Kayla Roberts registered career highs of 26 points and 25 rebounds to lead the Norfolk State women’s basketball team to its first win over rival Hampton in more than eight years Saturday, 71-66 in overtime before a season-high crowd of 2,496 at Echols Hall. Roberts outscored Hampton by herself in the OT, accounting … Continue reading
MEAC / Spartan Men / Sports
Late run gives NSU 63-60 win over Hampton
NORFOLK, Va. – A late push by the Norfolk State men’s basketball team pushed the Spartans past rival Hampton by a 63-60 score on Saturday evening in the Battle of the Bay at Joseph Echols Hall. In front of a sellout, standing-room only crowd of 4,953, NSU fought back from a seven-point deficit with … Continue reading
Chris Brown and Trey Songz concert postponed
by Shareen Nicholson On Monday, Jan. 26, Chris Brown took to Instagram to tell fans his tour kick off at the Hampton Coliseum on Jan. 27 was postponed. “I would first like to apologize to all the fans and people who have been supporters of me and all the music over the years. The … Continue reading
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