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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 13m
One of Suffolk's biggest festivals is back, but it is closing early. Everything was going as planned at the 47th Annual Peanut Festival at Suffolk Executive Airport Friday. However, the festival announced it is closing early due to harsh weather conditions on Sunday.
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 9h
Portsmouth police are investigating reports of gunshots near I.C. Norcom High School right before the school's football game ended Friday night.

News 3 had a crew at the game, where we saw people rushing out of the game after hearing what sounded like gunshots.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 10h
Hampton mother Lamisha Richards is upset after she says her son was left on a school bus and she wasn't notified for multiple hours on Oct. 2.

Richards wants to know why she wasn’t contacted sooner, given that her son had a list of emergency contacts with him.https://wtkr3.co/48imAhc
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 12h
After a fire devastated a historic home in Olde Towne Portsmouth earlier this week, leaving a 65-year-old woman dead, a local church is stepping in to help the victim's sister, who survived the blaze, rebuild her life after losing everything. https://wtkr3.co/4odiUSA
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 13h
A third suspect has been arrested a day after a shooting on Charleston Avenue that led to a citywide police chase, according to Portsmouth police.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 13h
Rain chances will increase throughout the day Saturday. By nightfall, we’ll be dealing with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain this weekend will lead to additional flooding. Wind gusts of 55+ mph will be possible. ⛈️ https://wtkr3.co/48TVop9
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 14h
One person is seriously injured and two others have minor injuries following a crash at the intersection of Ballentine Boulevard and Middle Towne Crescent Friday afternoon, according to Norfolk police.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 15h
Smartmouth Brewing Co. is closing its original location in Norfolk after serving the community for 13 years, according to a press release from the brewery.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 15h
The Virginia Department of Corrections is searching for Jeremy Paul Bushey, 27, who walked away from the Greensville Correctional Complex, according to VADOC officials.

Bushey is described as 5'9" tall and 188 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 16h
People came from far and wide Friday morning to Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach for a pop-up shop featuring Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams' brand Virginia. https://wtkr3.co/46K157M
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 17h
The 2025 Duck Jazz Festival has been canceled due to severe weather expected in the Outer Banks this weekend. https://wtkr3.co/46MMFE2 
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 18h
With clips of the Spanberger/Earle-Sears debate circulating on social media Friday, Virginia leaders, political influencers, journalists, and many of you have shared reactions. https://www.wtkr.com/news/politics/what-the-internet-is-saying-about-the-spanberger-earle-sears-debate
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 19h
At least 19 people are unaccounted for following an explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturer on Friday, officials said.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 19h
The White House previously mentioned that it would pursue the aggressive layoff tactic shortly before the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, telling all federal agencies to submit their reduction-in-force plans to the budget office for its review.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 20h
Nami Nori, the New York City-based sushi bar and restaurant that boasts Pharrell as a partner, is opening a new location in Virginia Beach's Atlantic Park this weekend https://wtkr3.co/3IGJRiy
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 21h
Hampton Roads Transit is making changes this fall to better serve riders who rely on both The Tide light rail and Amtrak. Beginning Sunday, the agency will add additional light rail trips to improve connections at Harbor Park Station for passengers traveling by train. https://wtkr3.co/46THwKt
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 23h
Second-generation owners David and Jeff Laibstain have decided it's time to close their doors and focus on retirement after the furniture store furnished countless homes in the 757 for 86 years.https://wtkr3.co/4nJammE
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
The Israel Defense Forces announced that a ceasefire with Hamas began at noon local time Friday.

The IDF said its troops began positioning along updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect after U.S.-brokered deal
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas starts as both sides prepare for hostage returns and shifts in Gaza’s governance.
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
Today's top stories: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted for alleged connection to Norfolk home; Buxton cleanup efforts continue, locals worried about incoming weather; government shutdown drags on.
NY AG indicted in Virginia, Buxton cleanup, government shutdown drags on: Sunrise Brief
A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking about on News 3 This Morning.
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
Israel’s cabinet signed off on a hostage release deal in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated Thursday, as President Trump touted the deal in the Middle East to allow the release of hostages and a ceasefire in the war.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
The Internal Revenue Service is furloughing nearly half of its more than 74,000 employees as the government shutdown approaches its tenth day. https://www.wtkr.com/politics/congress/irs-furloughs-nearly-half-its-workforce-as-government-shutdown-continues 
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
Dozens of schools across the Hampton Roads region will receive a portion of a $12 million School Security Equipment Grants, according to the Virginia Department of Education. https://www.wtkr.com/news/dozens-of-hampton-roads-schools-to-get-portion-of-12m-security-grant
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
The Virginia governor's debate featured a tense showdown between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears at Norfolk State University.

Dodgy answers and repeated interruptions were present throughout the debate.

So, who do you think won?
Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia governor's debate at Norfolk State
Recapping the debate between Republican candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger.
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
One suspect is at large, and two are in custody following a shooting on Charleston Avenue that led to a citywide police chase Thursday afternoon, according to Portsmouth police.

One person was injured in the shooting, police say.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1d
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash on Gabriel Drive that occurred Wednesday evening, according to Norfolk police.

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