| When a 20-year-old Hampton woman refused to get an abortion in July, police say her U.S. Naval officer boyfriend killed her and dumped her body on a quiet residential roadway north of Richmond. Emmanuel Dewayne Coble is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Raquiah Paulette King. But Hanover County prosecutors say theyâre also planning to charge him in the slaying of his girlfriendâs unborn 12-week-old baby. Chief Deputy Hanover Commonwealthâs Attorney Shari Skipper told the Daily Press that âwe plan to indict a charge in regard to the death of the fetusâ after a December probable cause hearing on the murder charge. Under state law, anyone who âdeliberately, maliciously and with premeditationâ kills another personâs fetus is guilty of a Class 2 felony â akin to first-degree murder and punishable by up to life in prison. If thereâs no premeditation, itâs punishable by up to 40 years, akin to second-degree murder. Skipper said she will decide after the probable cause hearing which of those sections to charge under. Read more in the Sunday Main News section
The homeownerâs association of a middle-class community in Portsmouth has been mysteriously loaded with political heavyweights. And no one will say why. Read more in the Sunday Main news section A study released Thursday by Old Dominion University predicts that, by 2080, Kaufman Mall, Brock Commons parts of Hampton Boulevard bordering the campus and WHRO will be underwater. Flooding could also devastate the local economy. By 2099, Hampton Roads could see around $48 billion in direct losses and more than a $67 billion drop in economic output. This includes infrastructure damages and the quantity of goods and services produced in a given year.
Read more in the Sunday Main news section Sad to say goodbye to summer festivals and outdoor concerts? Cheer up. When it comes to entertainment, our 2022-23 Arts Calendar gives you plenty to look forward to. Though we canât include them all â which speaks to the breadth of the arts in Hampton Roads â the list includes some of the most anticipated art openings, Broadway shows, world premieres, holiday plays, musicals and cultural celebrations. Several events include a TBA mention, which means details such as ticket prices or locations havenât been announced yet. Other notes to keep in mind: Venues have varying COVID-19 policies, so check before you go. The guide lists standard ticket prices for adults, but almost all venues offer discounts for military, students and older adults, and lower rates for events that will be livestreamed. Events and dates are also subject to change. Enjoy! Read more in the Sunday Break section A revered Hampton Roads commercial real estate developer who helped to shape the downtown Norfolk skyline and where consumers shopped has died. Robert âBobâ Stanton died Sept. 4 at 84. He was a driving force behind multiple prominent regional developments, including the World Trade Center and 150 W. Main St. in downtown Norfolk, Lynnhaven Mall, Greenbrier Mall, Suffolkâs Harbour View and more than 30 grocery-anchored shopping centers. Stanton spent more than half a century building his career and real estate portfolio. He started as a broker with Goodman Segar Hogan, Inc. in 1966 and rose through the ranks to company president in 1975, later becoming chairman. He retired from the firm in 1993 and that same year started Stanton Partners, Inc. at 150 W. Main St. to focus on commercial real estate investments in Virginia and North Carolina. Read more in the Sunday Work & Money section
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