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Virginia Rapper Wanted On Weapons Charge: U.S. Marshals Virginia Rapper Wanted On Weapons Charge: U.S. Marshals
Virginia Rapper Wanted On Weapons Charge: U.S. Marshals U.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help to find a Virginia rapper who is wanted on a federal weapons charge, authorities said.  William “Mike” Burgess, a Norfolk rapper who goes by the name  POWER$$$ and MIC POWER$$$, is considered to be armed and dangerous, the U.S. Marshal Service said. Agents say you should not approach him.  Officials said Burgess is 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. He often frequents the Denbigh area of Newport News. Federal authorities ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the U.S. Marshal Service at 1-877-926…

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by Josh Lanier
Neighbors
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Three Navy Sailors Died By Suicide On Same Virginia Ship This Month: Report Three Navy Sailors Died By Suicide On Same Virginia Ship This Month: Report
Three Navy Sailors Died By Suicide On Same Virginia Ship This Month: Report Three US Navy sailors stationed on the USS George Washington in Virginia died by suicide within seven days of each other this month, The Washington Post reports. A fourth also died by suicide in 2021, the outlet says. Xavier Sandor, 19, a Shelton, CT native, was found unresponsive aboard the ship in Newport News on Friday, April 15, The Post says. Two other sailors on the ship reportedly died by suicide on April 9 and 10. Pentagon Secretary John Kirby addressed the deaths in a press conference this week. “Each death is tragic in its own right”, said Kirby. “Our thoughts and …

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by Annie DeVoe