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14+ hour, 23+ min ago  (120+ words) Virginia Tech offers up one of the best tailgating spots, one that fits the whole family. Hokie Village is free to enter and features everything from live music to food trucks and games, and even... Vote now for Virginia Tech!...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (736+ words) How can homeowners decide which type of metal roofing performs best in Virginia weather? The answer is outlined in a HelloNation article that breaks down the practical differences between R panel and standing seam roofing systems. The piece explains how…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (601+ words) Virginia Humanities overcame financial setbacks to distribute 29 competitive grants this month that will provide vital monies to cultural organizations across the state. Eleven of the grant recipients are based in Hampton Roads. “The good news is that some federal funding…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (156+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach International Carnival will return July 16–19, 2026, with four days of Caribbean cultural events along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, including two concerts, J’ouvert on the Sand, mas bands, parties and a brunch event. Mas bands from…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (341+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia ended fiscal year 2026 with a preliminary $936.3 million General Fund surplus after tax collections exceeded expectations. Preliminary accounting shows revenues grew $2.09 billion, or 6.7%, during the fiscal year, leaving the commonwealth with a surplus of nearly $1 billion above…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (505+ words) So far, it’s been a good summer for some Virginia Beach kids who have enjoyed a basketball, pickleball and swim camp — all for free. In July, the children get to test their athletic skills at lacrosse and soccer camps, too....

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (675+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginians will soon be able to legally purchase recreational marijuana, ending years of what many described as a confusing system that allowed adults to possess and grow cannabis but not legally buy it. As part of the…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (445+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A teen died days after a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, Virginia Beach police told News 3 on Monday. 20-year-old Josiah Johnson-Owens faces a felony hit-and-run charge and a misdemeanor charge for no insurance in connection with the incident....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (178+ words) Nearly 40 people aboard a fishing boat off the coast of Virginia Beach experienced a rare wildlife encounter when they spotted a massive whale shark. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/ive-never-seen-this-virginia-beach-boat-captain-describes-rare-encounter-with-whale-shark/ Ringo Starr dishes on first ever ‘couple’ song with Paul McCartney Britney…...