Good morning, Newport News.

Virginia State Police are investigating a tractor—trailer crash on I-64 East near Oyster Point Road, reported at 3:34 a.m., where one lane has reopened and no injuries were reported.

The Virginia DMV warns residents about scam texts saying you owe money on unpaid fines—scammers urge quick payment and include links even though the DMV never sends such texts.

A tractor trailer driver fell asleep and crashed his truck on I-64 eastbound near Oyster Point Road at 3:34 a.m.—he was arrested on charges of reckless driving and failure to maintain proper control, and lanes remain open though delays may occur.

A 30 year old man named David Anderson was arrested Monday, June 2 on a first degree murder charge after the body of 28 year old Imani Parrish was found on the 600 block of Antrim Drive on April 30—police said blunt force trauma to her head caused her death.

The school system will require clear backpacks for all students for the 2025-2026 school year—families must supply backpacks that are fully transparent and meet strict design rules.

Community partners will help families who need donated backpacks.

As summer break nears, law enforcement officials in Hampton Roads remind parents to supervise unattended minors while safe activities are arranged.

Local curfew laws (Newport News curfew begins at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday) can lead to fines (up to $2,500 per incident) and misdemeanor charges for unsupervised children.

A new law will take effect July 1 that requires hospitals to set up a reporting system for workplace violence—this law comes after several incidents where healthcare workers faced aggression while on duty.

The measure follows steps already taken by Sentara Health and aims to protect staff and hold aggressors accountable.

Home inventory has risen this summer, giving buyers in the area more power to negotiate while sellers lower costs and offer incentives as fewer inspections are waived.

Experts say rising interest rates near 7% and shifting prices mean both buyers and sellers must prepare for continued changes—affordability remains a challenge.

On Tuesday, the Maury Commodores beat Woodside 5-0 in the girls soccer 5B region semifinals and advanced to face Menchville for the title on Friday at Powhatan Field + Menchville defeated Nansemond River 5-1 to secure a state playoff berth + both teams now head to the state tournament.

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