Virginia man with loaded gun stopped by TSA at Norfolk International Airport
TSA said this was the third gun caught at the checkpoint in just the first seven weeks of 2021. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 9:24 AM EST February 17, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. Transportation Security Administration officers stopped a Virginia man with a loaded gun from getting through the checkpoint at Norfolk International Airport on Tuesday.
The 9mm handgun was loaded with 15 bullets including one in the chamber.
TSA said this was the third gun caught at the checkpoint in just the first seven weeks of 2021.
According to Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein, a TSA officer spotted the gun at the checkpoint X-ray machine.
Masks required in airports; TSA agents concerned about growing COVID-19 cases
Federal mask mandate for travelers By Brent Solomon | February 2, 2021 at 11:24 PM EST - Updated February 2 at 11:24 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A new federal mask mandate for travelers is now in place. Tuesday was the first full day of that requirement, which states a mask is mandatory for anyone who travels - whether by plane, bus, taxi or even on ride-shares.
While masks were previously suggested whenever travelers were in an airport but now they’re required by the CDC, putting all airports across the country on the same page. Some TSA workers say the requirement couldn’t come at a better time.
Hampton Roads, northeastern North Carolina see first snow of the season
FYI: It has been 1,053 days since an inch of snow has fallen at the official recording site at Norfolk International Airport! Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 2:04 PM EST January 28, 2021
NORFOLK, Va.
It s not the storm of the century but it s been 1,053 days since an inch of snow has fallen at the official recording site at Norfolk International Airport!
In Chesapeake, especially in the Great Bridge area, residents saw at least 2 inches of snow. The wind gusts were also intense.
Suffolk didn t see much accumulation of snow but turned slushy as it hit the ground.