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Police ID Virginia Beach man who died in crash inside HRBT
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (137+ words) Virginia State Police has identified the man who died in a crash inside the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Monday morning. Thomas Wiley, a 39-year-old from Virginia Beach, was killed when his disabled vehicle was hit inside the tunnel, state police said....
Here’s what it will take to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps before the midterms
3+ week, 2+ day ago (691+ words) To do so ahead of the November midterm elections, they'll need to move quickly. But the process isn't a slam dunk and requires public support. Here's what it will take to approve, draw and implement new maps before the next…...
Former Virginia Beach Navy SEAL touts healing benefits of psychedelics in new Netflix documentary
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1339+ words) Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Local crisis services can be reached at 757-656-7755. Retired Navy SEAL DJ Shipley stood in a dimly lit…...
Letters for Dec. 14: Virginia Beach tourist attractions cannot be replaced
3+ week, 5+ day ago (614+ words) Virginia Beach has three tourist attractions of nationwide prominence that are now threatened. The highly respected Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art moved out of its Oceanfront location and the heavily visited city-owned Virginia Aquarium has maintenance problems and may have…...
Editorial: Newest state park adds to Virginia’s impressive system
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (524+ words) If you have free time over the Thanksgiving holiday, why not head for one of Virginia's state parks? With the opening of Hayfields State Park in October, the commonwealth now has 44 state parks, in every region from the mountains to…...
Young Virginia Tech running back savors breakout against Miami
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (40+ words) Unfortunately, a knee injury at one of those Duke's Mayo Bowl workouts sidelined Overton and began a lengthy rehab process that kept him out during the spring and continued to limit him in the fall. More in College Sports...
Some Virginia Beach leaders want to give themselves a raise. Others say it sends the wrong message.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (540+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " Several City Council members want to increase their own salaries, but they're facing backlash from voters and colleagues who feel it's unnecessary and sends the wrong message at a time when many residents are struggling. The effective date…...
Longtime glass artist opens Virginia Beach retail space, selling ornaments and gifts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (282+ words) Chrissy Stocks has been creating art with a torch for over 28 years. Stocks, a glass artist, learned the skill through an apprenticeship program at Glass Baron in Virginia Beach. She blew borosilicate glass (the same as Pyrex glass) with a…...
Veteran-owned coffee and tea seller opens in Virginia Beach
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (278+ words) A new veteran-owned store is selling coffee and tea with a purpose. EDC Coffee & Tea, owned by former Navy SEAL Dom Raso, opened at 2421 Bowland Parkway near Naval Air Station Oceana in October. Originally founded in Michigan, the brand has…...
A pending Supreme Court case could have implications for Virginia Beach’s voting districts
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (696+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " A pending U.S. Supreme Court case that could eliminate race as a determining factor in how election districts are drawn would have major implications for Virginia Beach, experts say. The case, Louisiana v. Callais, was heard by the court this…...