Zero Gravity flight 2009

Zero Gravity flight 2009

Captain Phillips returns to the USS Bainbridge

Captain Phillips returns to the USS Bainbridge

Story I shot with Military Reporter Mike Gooding about Captain Phillip's return to the USS Bainbridge.

November 19, 2009

NORFOLK (AP) -- The merchant sea captain who was captured and held by Somali pirates has thanked the U.S. Navy crew and captain who were part of his daring rescue.

Richard Phillips stood Thursday on the fantail of the USS Bainbridge during the reunion with the skipper, Frank X. Castellano, and crew. The guided-missile destroyer was berthed in the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk.

Phillips called the Navy the real heroes in the high seas drama.

U.S. special forces snipers ended Phillips' captivity in April with three pinpoint shots that killed three pirates in the lifeboat where the New England mariner had been held for five days.

Wednesday, Somali pirates attacked Phillips' old ship, the Maersk Alabama, for the second time in seven months but were turned away.

Bounceland 2013

BOUNCELAND 2013

Hanging with the kids at my daughter's work.

Kalamazoo 2013

Z104 Stuff the Bus 2013

Z104 Stuff the Bus 2013

Published on Dec 3, 2013

HAMPTON-The holiday season is a time for giving and reaching out to help those less fortunate.

You can get a child a toy by taking part in the Stuff the Bus campaign. For the eighth year, radio station Z-104 and Southern Auto Group is joining with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve: Toys for Tots Program.

The toy drive kicked off Saturday and runs through December 6.

On Monday, December 2, radio personality Shaggy started living on the bus to collect toys in person at sites across Hampton Roads. He's a Peninsula Town Center Monday - at the corner of Von Schilling and Coliseum Drive. The bus stops in Chesapeake, Newport News, Va. Beach and ends the drive at Janaf Shopping Center in Norfolk.

For more information on the toy drive and exact locations, click here: http://wnvz.radiotown.com/stb2013/

Bring a toy to the bus, or drop a toy off at a Smokey Bones restaurant in Virginia Beach, Newport News, or Chesapeake and receive a $5 Smokey Bones coupon.

Last year, the Hampton Roads community collected more than 60,000 toys.

Mayflower Marathon 2013 liveshot

Mayflower Marathon 2013 liveshot

Pepper Spray Like A Pro

Zumbathon to raise money for Philippine typhoon victims 

VIRGINIA BEACH- Zumba your way to good health and help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

A Zumbathon is set for Saturday, November 30 at the Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia at 4857 Baxter Rd. in Va. Beach from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

It's organized by the Nursing Association of Va., which is working with other groups to raise money to help replenish medical supplies for hospital still treating victims of the November 8 super typhoon.

Donation is $10.00 or more payable at the door.

Haiyan killed at least 5,500 people and left more than 1,700 missing.

For more information on the Zumbathon, call the center at 490-7600.

 

Philippines Typhoon Relief 5K Liveshots in Virginia Beach

Philippines Typhoon Relief 5K Liveshots in Virginia Beach

Published on Nov 21, 2013

These are the liveshots I did to help promote the Philippines Typhoon Relief Fun Walk/Run 5K or 1 Mile Fundraising event that will be held in Virginia Beach on Saturday, November 23 starting at 9am.

For more information:
http://philippinestyphoonrelief.com

Blankets for the Homeless

 Blankets for the Homeless

VIRGINIA BEACH-Volunteers are preparing another load of warm blankets and food for the homeless in Va. Beach.

The project, Blankets for the Homeless Hampton Roads, is the brainchild of 19-year-old Mariah Smith. She started the program two years ago to meet the needs of people on the streets who can't get into a shelter.

"I was born and abandoned on Christmas Eve 19 years ago and my foster mother adopted me. I feel so fortunate and blessed to have that love and security when my future was so uncertain, so I just want to do everything I possibly can to give back to the community," she said while pausing from folding blankets at Free Will Baptist Church on Monday.

Mariah's mother is proud of what her daughter has accomplished. "She speaks at school, businesses, organizations, churches encouraging thousands of people to donate. So we've been able to distribute more than 40,000 blankets, lunches, jeans, hats, coats, gloves and more," she said.

On Thanksgiving, the group will help provide food for 30 homeless teens in Virginia beach.

For more information , check out blankets for the Homeless Hampton Roads on Facebook.

Monster Jam 2013 liveshot preview

Monster Jam 2013 liveshot preview

Published on Nov 19, 2013

A preview of Monster Jam 2013 at the Hampton Coliseum with Son-uva Digger driver Ryan Anderson.

@13JasonWalsh @MonsterJam @13NewsNow @HamptonColiseum

2013 Frostbite 5K: Running for Kirstin preview LIVESHOT

2013 Frostbite 5K: Running for Kirstin preview LIVESHOT

Published on Nov 19, 2013

Segment from Muscle Beach East in Ocean View to promote the 2013 Frostbite 5K: Running for Kirstin fundraising event that is on Saturday, November 23.

Kirstin Cole suffered severe injuries in an tragic automobile accident on August 18, 2013, a day before her 18th birthday. Family and friends in the community have come together to help Kirstin as she continues to recover.

For more information and to register for the event, follow the links below.

http://www.tidewaterfrostbite5k.com/

http://www.active.com/chesapeake-va/r...

http://prayersforkirstin.jimdo.com/

https://www.facebook.com/prayersforki...

Saturday, Nov. 23 2013 at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake. 11 a.m.

FM99 Halloween Liveshot 2013

FM99 Halloween Liveshot 2013

My liveshots from Halloween with my good friends from FM99's Rumble in the Morning show. We had way too much fun on this morning.

LIVESHOT: Town Point VA Wine Festival Preview

LIVESHOT: Town Point VA Wine Festival Preview

This is a liveshot I did to preview the 26th Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival which will be held at Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk from Saturday, October 19-Sunday, October 20.

The hours for the event are 11am-6pm. Special thanks to the folks from Norfolk Fest Events and Williamsburg Winery for getting up early with me.

LIVESHOT: Residents rescued from apartment fire in Norfolk

LIVESHOT: Residents rescued from apartment fire in Norfolk

Published on Oct 4, 2013

I was first on the scene of this apartment fire in Norfolk on the third floor of Grace Place, an independent living facility for older adults. I captured Norfolk Fire Rescue making some amazing rescues.

Residents rescued from apartment fire in Norfolk

Residents rescued from apartment fire in Norfolk

Ribtoberfest Liveshot Preview 2013

Ribtoberfest Liveshot Preview 2013

Published on Sep 21, 2013

My 2nd liveshot from this morning for RIBTOBERFEST. Some great food and fun in the early morning. Watch what happens during the eating contest!!!

Town Point Park, Norfolk

USS Nicholas Last Homecoming

USS Nicholas Last Homecoming

Published on Sep 21, 2013

NORFOLK- Friends and family gathered at Naval Station Norfolk to welcome home the crew of USS Nicholas.

The guided-missile frigate left Naval Station Norfolk on January 20 to take part in maritime security and anti-piracy operations. The crew also participated in exercises with the British, French and Russian navies.

While in the region, Nicholas helped a cargo ship that was taking on water.

It also escorted two U.S. submarines through the Suez Canal.

This was the last deployment for USS Nicholas. The ship will be decommissioned in 2014..

ABC13's Write Stuff school supply drive preview

ABC13's Write Stuff school supply drive preview

10th Annual Duck Tape Regatta Liveshot Preview

10th Annual Duck Tape Regatta Liveshot Preview 
NORFOLK-Will they float or sink? Find out when boaters take to water in the 10th annual Duck Tape Regatta this weekend.

It's Saturday, August 10 at the Willoughbay Harbor on 1525 Bayville Street in Norfolk.

It's a fundraiser for Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.

Boaters get four hours to create a "boat" out of a kit that contains a sheet of plywood, two 2x4s, a roll of duct tape, and a pound of screws.

Construction begins at 9:00 a.m.; the race begins at 1:00 p.m.

If you don't want to enter, join the crowd to cheer the boaters on.

Chesapeake navy wives lose nearly 300lbs, appear on GMA

Chesapeake navy wives lose nearly 300lbs, appear on GMA