Va. native Cassie Donegan crowned Miss America 2026

There she is, Miss America. Cassie Donegan, 28, was crowned Miss America 2026. “You work so hard for something like this, and it's like your entire life. For me personally, it was a culmination of all of these moments,” Donegan said. Miss America 2026 competed as New York’s representative and may represent the 50 states, but she also has ties to Hampton Roads.

Va. native Cassie Donegan crowned Miss America 2026

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There she is, Miss America. Cassie Donegan, 28, was crowned Miss America 2026. “You work so hard for something like this, and it's like your entire life. For me personally, it was a culmination of all of these moments,” Donegan said. Miss America 2026 competed as New York’s representative and may represent the 50 states, but she also has ties to Hampton Roads.

Amid fear of violence, some students use Ubers, Lyfts

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Some Hampton Roads students who fear for their safety at the bus stop may rely on Ubers and Lyfts to get to school, according to one community activist.  

Jeff Jones hosts Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala

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Former ODU men's basketball coach Jeff Jones hosted the Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala Friday at Chartway Arena. Among the coaches joining the gala is former North Carolina and Kansas coach Roy Williams.

ODU Turning Point chapter responds to Kirk’s death

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The Turning Point USA chapter at Old Dominion University gathered to pray for founder Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed during an event at a college campus Wednesday.

Retired VB firefighter recognized for service

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Virginia Beach firefighters and emergency service workers gathered Friday to celebrate the life of Charles Gurley, who dedicated decades of his life to community service.

Can you be fired for post on private social media?

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In the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk, some employers have taken action against employees who made controversial statements about the event.It's again prompted people to ask where First Amendment rights to free speech begins and ends.

Property managers help domestic violence victims

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The people who operate rental units where domestic violence unfolds are usually silent about such tragic cases, but Friday morning a calvary of concern arrived at the Samaritan House headquarters in Virginia Beach. That's the organization that wraps arms around those who live to flee domestic violence.

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