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TowneBank officials say there was a data breach involving one of its vendors. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/townebank-notifies-customers-of-potential-data-breach-from-vendor/

The arrests of two 18-year-old Cox High School students last week on assault charges stemmed from a fight, court documents indicate. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/2-teens-arrested-at-cox-high-on-outstanding-charges-police/

With less than a month left in office, how will Governor Glenn Youngkin go about defining his legacy?

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/how-will-governor-youngkin-try-to-define-his-legacy/

Virginia State Police released crime data that shows violent crime was down 7% in 2024 when comparing it to 2023.

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-crime-statistics-fewer-murders-more-hate-crimes-reported-in-2024/

In the past week, more than 120 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued and transported to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island for care. That brings the number of cold-stunned sea turtles currently at the facility being rehabilitated to more than 160.

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/161-sea-turtles-receiving-rehabilitation-at-nc-aquarium/

Trader Joe's had the grand opening of its new Virginia Beach store Friday.

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/new-trader-joes-store-in-virginia-beach-to-open-friday/

The UVA Board of Visitors has named Scott Beardsley as its new president.

Link: https://wavy.com

On Dec. 16, 2025, deputies from the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit of a black SUV driven by Stanley Eugene Dixon, a 55-year-old resident of Cardinal, Va., who they said was known to have a revoked driver’s license. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/felony-warrants-issued-for-driver-who-led-deputies-on-dangerous-pursuit/

WAVY’s Ship Salute takes you to Naval Station Norfolk, where we explore USS Truxtun. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/wavys-navy-ship-salute-explore-uss-truxtun/

WAVY’s Ship Salute takes you to Naval Station Norfolk, where we explore USS Truxtun. 

Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/wavys-navy-ship-salute-explore-uss-truxtun/

Courtesy: Johnny Mausteller

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