I’m not confrontational. I wouldn’t even do that on purpose.” The Portsmouth NAACP said it would continue to support the I.C.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Portsmouth NAACP has come to the defense of a Portsmouth athlete who faces an assault and battery charge after an incident during a state-level track meet last week.

I’m not confrontational. I wouldn’t even do that on purpose.” The Portsmouth NAACP said it would continue to support the I.C. Norcom student and track star amid the charge stemming against her.

Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP is coming to her defense. Video of the incident appeared to show I.C. Norcom High School senior Alaila Everett hit another runner with a baton during a race at the ...

Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP is coming to her defense. Two people, including a pregnant woman, have died after a two-vehicle crash on Water Street in York County Thursday night. After severe ...

Everett’s speech was met with loud applause and a chant of “We stand with you.” Portsmouth NAACP President James Boyd also spoke at the rally, alleging threats and slurs that have been ...