Hannah Eason – The Virginian-Pilot https://www.pilotonline.com The Virginian-Pilot: Your source for Virginia breaking news, sports, business, entertainment, weather and traffic Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:57:05 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/POfavicon.png?w=32 Hannah Eason – The Virginian-Pilot https://www.pilotonline.com 32 32 219665222 Man shot while driving on I-64 near HRBT, state police say https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/12/man-shot-while-driving-on-i-64-near-hrbt-state-police-say/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:57:05 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7253083 A man was shot Thursday evening while driving on Interstate 64, according to state police.

Police said the shooting occurred near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, not far from the Bayville and Ocean View exit. Just after 7:30 p.m., a man in a Jeep SUV was traveling east when the passenger of a dark-colored truck fired a shot at the Jeep. Police believe the vehicle was a Toyota Tacoma.

The driver of the Jeep was being treated for what police called a non-life-threatening injury at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

State police asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them at 804-750-8788 or questions@vsp.virginia.gov.

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Norfolk man injured in exchange of gunfire with police charged with 5 felonies https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/05/28/norfolk-man-injured-in-shootout-with-police-charged-with-5-felonies/ Tue, 28 May 2024 20:51:54 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7162211 A Norfolk man has been charged with firing in the direction of police officers Friday night.

Around 8:20 p.m., officers saw a man who was wanted on an outstanding warrant near the 800 block of Bagnall Road, according to a release from Norfolk police. He ran when they approached him, according to the authorities.

During the pursuit, police said, the man, identified as Markell T. Taylor, fired a gun toward the officers. Then, the officers discharged their service weapons, according to Norfolk police.

Taylor, a 25-year-old Norfolk resident who lives in the 900 block of Bagnall Road, was shot more than once and taken to the hospital.

A police officer was injured, but it was not as a result of gunfire, officials said. The officer received treatment and was released.

Taylor was charged with two counts of attempted aggravated murder on law enforcement, two counts of use of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The Norfolk officers involved are on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile application.

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1-year-old shot by another child in Hampton, police say https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/05/28/7-month-old-shot-by-another-child-in-hampton-police-say/ Tue, 28 May 2024 20:20:42 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7162141 A 1-year-old was shot accidentally Tuesday afternoon by another child, Hampton police said in a news release.

The child was hospitalized with what police called injuries that are not life-threatening.

Police responded to reports of a shooting just after noon in the 100 block of Clyde Street, near Roads View and Chesapeake avenues. Officers determined another juvenile accidentally shot the infant with an unsecured firearm, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information to assist police is encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP.

Correction: A correction was made on May 29, 2024: Due to incorrect information provided to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press, an earlier version of this article misstated the age of the child who was shot. The child is 1 year old, not 7 months old.

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Red Lobster shutters nearly 50 locations, including 2 in Hampton Roads https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/05/14/red-lobster-shutters-nearly-50-locations-including-2-in-hampton-roads/ Tue, 14 May 2024 13:16:20 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=6830140 For now, Cheddar Bay biscuits in Hampton Roads may be few and far between.

Three Red Lobster locations in Virginia abruptly closed this week as the company shuttered nearly 50 restaurants across the country.

The three Virginia eateries are among dozens listed for restaurant equipment auctions, according to an announcement from TAGeX Brands.

The closing Virginia locations are:

The winner of each auction will receive the entire contents of the restaurant they bid on, including furniture and equipment.

Virginia has at least 19 remaining Red Lobster locations, including two in Virginia Beach, one in Chesapeake and one in Hampton, according to the chain’s online restaurant locator. The company has around 650 locations, per CNN.

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Facing eviction, or done so in the past? We’d like to hear from you. https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/02/29/facing-eviction-or-done-so-in-the-past-wed-like-to-hear-from-you/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:25:27 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=6515413 Are you a Virginia resident who is currently facing eviction, or have faced eviction in the past?

We would like to speak with you for a future article regarding eviction rates in the state.

Please contact Hannah Eason by emailing hannah.eason@virginiamedia.com.

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Krispy Kreme’s ‘Day of the Dozens’ is back with $1 dozen of glazed doughnuts https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/12/12/krispy-kreme-returns-annual-day-of-the-dozens-on-12-12-with-1-original-glazed-dozen/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:16:40 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=5980681&preview=true&preview_id=5980681 Today may be a good day to share doughnuts with your friends, family and coworkers: Krispy Kreme’s annual “Day of the Dozens” is back.

On Tuesday, Krispy Kreme is offering one dozen original glazed doughnuts for $1 with the purchase of any dozen or a 16-count of Minis at regular price.

The sweet holiday deal is limited to two redemptions for guests who purchase in-shop or via drive-thru and one redemption for guests who purchase online using the promo code “DOZEN.”

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2 people dead after house fire in Chesapeake https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/12/08/2-people-dead-after-house-fire-in-chesapeake/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:49:14 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=5940168 Two people died in a Thursday night house fire in Chesapeake, according to a release from the Chesapeake Fire Department.

Around 10:49 p.m., multiple neighbors reported a house fire in the 400 block of Supplejack Court, a residential area near River Walk Parkway. While responding to the call, firefighters learned that two residents were possibly still inside, the release stated.

Crews located two people on the first floor of the two-story home, and both were deceased. The victims have been identified as Charles Jones, 65, and Theresa Jones, 66.

The fire was marked as under-control at 11:18 p.m. Fire investigators have determined the fire started on the front porch to the left of the doorway.

The exact cause is not known, but no suspicious factors were found.

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Explore employee salaries for Hampton Roads and Virginia https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/11/20/explore-employee-salaries-for-hampton-roads-and-virginia/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:17:45 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=5786110 Below you can find the links to searchable databases containing employee salaries for each of Hampton Roads’ seven cities, as well as the Commonwealth of Virginia:

Chesapeake

Hampton

Newport News

Norfolk

Portsmouth

Suffolk

Virginia Beach

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Some of the highest paid employees in local city governments are city managers who are essentially the CEOs of their local governments. But several cities also saw medical professionals earn the most. Read more about the top earners and median salaries in each city.

Who makes the most in Hampton Roads? Breaking down salaries for 22,000 city employees

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Commonwealth of Virginia: Explore the data: Virginia state employee salaries

Virginia spent nearly $8.2 billion on salaries in 2022. Here are the state’s top earners.

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Data: Employee salaries for City of Suffolk https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/11/20/data-employee-salaries-for-city-of-suffolk/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:49 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=5494035 The median salary for Suffolk employees in 2022 was $55,304. However, unlike other cities, this includes overtime pay.

  • Number of employees: 1,581
  • Total allotted for salaries and overtime: $92,827,873
  • Amount paid in additional earnings: $420,919

Who makes the most in Hampton Roads? Breaking down salaries for 22,000 city employees

Want to explore other cities? Click here.

Related: Explore the data: Virginia state employee salaries

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About the data

All information was acquired via the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. Those who made less than $10,000 in 2022 were omitted. The City of Suffolk provided the data as a snapshot from Dec. 31, 2022 as a representation of the 2022 calendar year. Note: Suffolk included money earned in overtime hours as part of each employee’s salary, so Suffolk salaries are not directly comparable with salaries from other cities.

By providing this information to the public, The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press hope to shed light on spending in state and local government.

Some information was not independently verifiable by The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press. If you see an error, please contact hannah.eason@virginiamedia.com.

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Data: Employee salaries for City of Hampton https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/11/20/data-employee-salaries-for-city-of-hampton/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:59:09 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=5493899 The median salary for Hampton employees in 2022 was $50,966.

  • Number of employees: 1,935
  • Total allotted for salaries: $107,940,742
  • Amount paid in additional earnings: $2,037,681

Who makes the most in Hampton Roads? Breaking down salaries for 22,000 city employees

Want to explore other cities? Click here.

Related: Explore the data: Virginia state employee salaries

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Can’t see the graphic? Tap here.

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About the data

All information was acquired via the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. Those who made less than $10,000 in 2022 were omitted. The city of Hampton provided the data as a snapshot from Dec. 31, 2022 as a representation of the 2022 calendar year. Additional wages includes any achievement awards, sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses and citizen satisfaction bonuses an employee may have received.

Jimmy Gray started as a regular council member on July 1, 2016 and became Vice Mayor in July 2018.

By providing this information to the public, The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press hope to shed light on spending in state and local government.

Some information was not independently verifiable by The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press. If you see an error, please contact hannah.eason@virginiamedia.com.

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