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The crash took down a utility pole and power lines and cut power to homes in the surrounding area.

Hampton Roads residents say they are more cautious in their day-to-day activities after black bear sightings in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.

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Mercer County District Attorney Peter Acker would not go into detail about why the case was dismissed only saying it had to do with a problem with the victim.

 

Police apprehended a man accused of threatening law enforcement, which led to increased security Tuesday at a district court and lockdown of West Middlesex schools.

Police apprehended a man accused of threatening law enforcement, which led to increased security Tuesday at a district court and lockdown of West Middlesex schools.

MUNICIPALITIES and police departments alike have promoted the utility of body-mounted cameras, in part, by saying that the devices would make police operations more transparent to the public,

GREENVILLE — The charges against a man who once served locally as a pastor have been dismissed.

HERMITAGE — A local man accused of poaching deer has had all charges against him dismissed.