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Virginia Wesleyan's Wilson fights to strike out cancer with team standing beside her
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (1096+ words) WTKR 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…...
Virginia Breeze expands to connect Hampton Roads with western cities
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (463+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A new public transportation option is coming to Virginia, aiming to improve east'west travel across the state. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation will help launch a new Virginia Breeze bus route, called the "Tidewater…...
Virginia Beach City Council votes unanimously to purchase and protect Crab Creek land from development
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (339+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase nearly half an acre of land near Crab Creek, protecting the area from future development. The 10-0 vote will allow the city to finalize the purchase of five…...
Virginia Beach police warn parents about dangerous "Benadryl challenge
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (300+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Benadryl challenge that officers say some teens in the community have already attempted. Lt. Kevin Lokey said police are aware…...
A Virginia bill could soon expand a local eviction reduction flyer statewide
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (323+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Providing clear language in the form of flyers has helped in reducing evictions on the Peninsula and could soon be utilized statewide as House Bill 593 awaits the governor's signature. United Way Virginia Peninsula has been advocating for…...
Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach hosts massive Easter egg hunt this weekend
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (321+ words) Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach is hosting one of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the area this weekend, featuring over 40, 000 hidden eggs and a variety of animal experiences. The event holds special meaning this year. The farm's team…...
Virginia Beach educators raise concerns over extended school schedule
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (414+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Students in Virginia Beach are now on spring break, but when they return April 13 they will face a longer school day. Beginning that day, 10 minutes will be added to each school day through June 8 to make up…...
Families of the 5/31 Virginia Beach shooting victims visit the memorial site ahead of its grand opening
1+ week, 1+ day ago (245+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Families of the victims of the 2019 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting visited the 5/31 memorial construction site Wednesday, less than two months before its official opening. Among those at the site was Jason Nixon, whose wife, Kate, was…...
Virginia Beach voters rally against proposed congressional redistricting changes ahead of the election
1+ week, 2+ day ago (407+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " "Vote no" supporters rallied in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, encouraging neighbors to make their voices heard during early voting ahead of the April 21 redistricting election. Republican organizers gathered at Mother's Kitchen restaurant on Tuesday night to oppose…...
Paid parking returns to Virginia Beach Oceanfront April 1 with new $50 resident credit
1+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Paid parking returns Wednesday to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront as the city resumes its seasonal program and launches a new initiative giving residents a $50 parking credit. Each year on April 1, the city reinstates paid parking at meters…...