Virginia is at the bottom of the list for seat belt compliance in the US
Too many Virginians aren't buckling up and it's proving to be deadly. The WTKR News 3 Investigative Team has been following through on this issue after a string of fatal crashes in June. > react
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Lynchburg District Traffic Alerts: VDOT road work, maintenance schedule for Aug. 19-23
- Virginia
- US 460
- source: Bing
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- Aug 18, 2024 09:46am
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Route 653 (Wilson Road) - Bridge Replacement. The bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad will be closed beginning September 3, 2024. Estimated reopening November 2025. Read More
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Culpeper Rodeo to return Aug. 31
- Virginia
- Culpeper
- US 15
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- Aug 18, 2024 09:11am
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On Aug. 31, the Culpeper Rodeo returns for its third year from 3-8 p.m. at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises at 10220 James Monroe Highway. Read More
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- Aug 18, 2024 06:16am
Rain or shine, participants can recycle old cellphones, used vehicle batteries, personal electronic items, unneeded prescriptions, cardboard and more. Read More
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1 child killed, 2 hurt in Maryland Beltway crash after Virginia Beach abduction, chase
- Virginia
- I-495
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Aug 17, 2024 8:54pm
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Three children who are believed to have been abducted from Virginia Beach, Virginia, were injured in a rollover crash on the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County, Maryland, on Thursday morning. Read More
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Virginia
- Virginia
- US 17
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- Aug 17, 2024 5:19pm
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The Disaster Recovery Center is now open for any residents or business owners in St. Louis County who got hit hard by the flooding in mid-June. The center is located in the St. Louis County Public ... Read More
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One dead in crash on Highway 33 in Sauk County
- Virginia
- US 17
- source: Bing
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- Aug 17, 2024 3:00pm
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A motorist driving a Subaru Outback that was flipped over died on Friday afternoon just before 2:30 p.m. after an oncoming GMC Sierra, attempting to pass another vehicle, hit the Subaru head-on, ... Read More
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Portsmouth officer sentenced to 10 days for DUI, no longer part of police department
- Virginia
- Portsmouth
- source: Bing / WVEC on MSN
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- Aug 17, 2024 2:19pm
A Hampton judge found Carmen Johnson guilty of reckless driving an SUI earlier this week. She will also stay on probation for a year. Read More
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Father who crashed car, killing 16-month-old after Virginia Amber Alert, being held without bond
- Virginia
- US 15 Near Remington
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Aug 17, 2024 1:31pm
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Of three children involved in the Aug. 15 crash, the youngest died from her injuries after being airlifted from the scene. Read More
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Marine who died trying to save crew in fiery Osprey crash to receive service's top noncombat medal
- Virginia
- From Mall Ct To Town
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Aug 17, 2024 12:30pm
A U.S. Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice for his V-22 Osprey crew is being honored with the Navy and Marine Corps' highest noncombat honors. Read More
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West Virginia rolls out the country's first digital vehicle titles
- West Virginia
- Charleston
- source: Bing / The Register-Herald
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- Aug 17, 2024 11:26am
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia has rolled out of the country's first Digital Vehicle Title program. Setting a new standard in electronic titling systems, West Virginia's Digital Title is not only ... Read More
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- Aug 17, 2024 11:15am
A 16-month-old girl died and her sibling were hurt in a car crash in Maryland after their father abducted them from Virginia Beach, Va. Authorities said Dana Plummer stabbed the children's mother and ... Read More
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Truck crashes into Suffolk building
- Virginia
- US 13 Near Suffolk
- source: Bing
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- Aug 17, 2024 10:43am
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A building in Suffolk is damaged after a truck crashed through a wall Friday night. According to a Facebook post from the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue, the crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. Read More
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As Richmond Hill neighborhoods were ravaged by floods, volunteers showed up in droves
- Virginia
- Richmond
- Us-301 S / Us-1 S /
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- Aug 17, 2024 05:28am
Nathan and Robin Galloway drove through their Richmond Hill neighborhood earlier than usual from Hunter Army Airfield. Their route home, U.S. Highway 17, was expected to close soon due to Ogeechee ... Read More
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Residents flood Town of Barrackville with lawsuits over its failed stormwater system
- West Virginia
- Bradley
- source: Bing / Times West Virginian
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- Aug 17, 2024 02:00am
'?Upon information and belief and unbeknownst to the the plaintiffs, Bradley Weaver and Betty Weaver, the defendant, Town of Barrackville, did run and / or tap in the City's stormwater and / or sewage ... Read More
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- Aug 16, 2024 10:00pm
StanRohrer / Getty Images Wheeling is located within the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, and as Chef Welsch notes, it's relatively easy to get to, as Interstate 70 crosses through the downtown area ... Read More
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Man accused of abducting children, killing one in crash, released from hospital
- Virginia
- 15610 Richmond Hwy
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Aug 16, 2024 8:39pm
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The father who allegedly abducted three of his children and stabbed his ex-wife and a young girl multiple times in Virginia Beach was released from the hospital around 3:30 p.m. Read More
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TIMELINE: 3 children abducted by father in Virginia Beach leads to fatal car crash in Maryland
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- N
- source: Bing
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- Aug 16, 2024 5:29pm
A timeline of the events leading up to a police pursuit resulting in Dana Plummer crashing the car, which led to the death of a 1-year-old and injuries to himself and his children. Read More
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Virginia governor celebrates state's $1 billion surplus
- Virginia
- I-81
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- Aug 16, 2024 5:21pm
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Youngkin said he does not plan to spend all of the surplus, but that a good chunk of the money will go to improving the heavily trafficked Interstate 81, and approximately $90 million will go ... Read More
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Crashes on I-64 in Hampton and I-264 in Virginia Beach causing delays
- West Virginia
- I-64 Near Teays
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Aug 16, 2024 3:50pm
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Two crashes in Hampton Roads are causing delays Friday evening, according to VDOT. A crash on I-264 in Virginia Beach, near Newtown Road, is causing delays due to a multi-vehicle crash. The west ... Read More