Firefighters terminated, Richneck Elementary update, solar eclipse | Top WAVY stories this week
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Take a look at some of the top stories on WAVY.com from the week of April 8. Click here for more local news.
2 Newport News firefighters terminated after delay of aid in fatal incident
10 On Your Side investigation finds protocols ignored in fatal incident; authorities deny a cover-up.
Former Richneck assistant principal charged with felony child abuse
More than a year after Abby Zwerner was shot by her 6-year-old student, a Special Grand Jury indicted the school’s former assistant principal Ebony Parker on eight counts of felony child abuse.
April 8 solar eclipse in Hampton Roads
The rare celestial event was visible in our region from 2 p.m. until about 4:30 p.m., with the peak happening around 3:20 p.m. It was a partial eclipse here, with about 80% eclipse coverage.
Couldn’t find solar eclipse glasses in Hampton Roads? You’re not alone
Some folks who waited until the day of the solar eclipse to get a pair of viewing glasses reportedly had a tough time finding them.
Woman dies after being mauled by 3 dogs in Portsmouth, police say
A woman died after being mauled by three dogs overnight in Portsmouth, police say.
More coal and cargo heading to Hampton Roads two weeks after Baltimore bridge collapse
Two weeks following the closure of the Port of Baltimore due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, it’s clear Hampton Roads is playing a major role in keeping not only the supply chain moving, but also in the cleanup efforts themselves.
Norfolk-based Sentara Healthcare accused of misleading patients with hiked premiums
Federal investigators are conducting an investigation into whether Sentara Healthcare or any of their subsidiaries intentionally misled regulators in Hampton Roads and around the state, in 2018 and 2019.
Police: At least 30 vehicle break-ins Monday night in Newport News
Newport News police are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins that took place Monday night.
AJR reschedules Norfolk Scope show after cancellation, admits fault
Indie pop band AJR will perform at Norfolk Scope after all, following the abrupt cancellation of their tour opener last week.
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