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Virginia Beach golfers seek answers as proposed sale of Virginia Beach National moves toward public hearing
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (466+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As the City of Virginia Beach considers selling Virginia Beach National Golf Course, golfers say they want more answers before city leaders make a final decision. On Tuesday night, Dragas hosted a community meeting at the Virginia…...
New details on two human trafficking cases in Virginia Beach
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) Human trafficking continues to be a problem in our region, and two recent cases highlight some of the issues. The WTKR Investigative Team uncovered new details on the cases. A search warrant outlines how 68-year-old Marvin Boomer allegedly thought he…...
Virginia traveler on MV Hondius not showing signs of hantavirus; VDH says public risk is low
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (312+ words) The Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius " where three people died and several others became ill from hantavirus " has returned home and is not showing signs of the virus, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). VDH…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a. m. " 7 p. m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the'Virginia Department of Elections" website....
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new class
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (222+ words) HENRICO, VA (WTKR)- The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class on Saturday which included a national championship college basketball coach and a player who revolutionized the quarterback position. Inductees included coaches Tony Bennett and Marcellus "Boo" Williams,…...
Virginia Supreme Court weighs the legality of new congressional map
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (412+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Virginians are awaiting a Virginia Supreme Court ruling on the legality of a newly approved congressional map that could give Democrats a 10-1 advantage across the Commonwealth. Voters narrowly approved amending the state's congressional districts, but several lawsuits are…...
Kiggans and Luria prepare for a potential congressional rematch in Virginia
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (410+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The race for one of Virginia's most closely watched races for Congress is already kicking off, setting up a potential rematch between Republican Jen Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria. Kiggans was elected to Congress in 2022 and four…...
Virginia Wesleyan's Wilson fights to strike out cancer with team standing beside her
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (714+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- Be it as a player or a coach, Jenna Wilson has always been on the softball field. A Smithfield native who played her college ball at East Carolina, she landed at Virginia Wesleyan as an assistant…...
Oceanfront shooting suspect from Richmond denied bond
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (275+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " An 18-year-old Richmond high school student facing eight charges related to the April 11 shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront was denied bond in court Friday morning. WTKR Virginia Beach reporter John Hood was in the bond hearing…...
Virginia Beach residents and restaurant owners urge city leaders to cut the meals tax in next budget
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (363+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The City of Virginia Beach held a public meeting at the Virginia Beach Convention Center to hear thoughts on the next proposed budget, and the meals tax quickly became the dominant issue. While not every speaker focused…...