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Painted Tree in Virginia Beach abruptly closes with no notice to vendors
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (469+ words) It's sad news for many small-business owners in Hampton Roads: Painted Tree Boutiques, known for its unique model that let small businesses lease booth space, closed its doors abruptly on Tuesday. The Hilltop location in Virginia Beach, formerly a Stein…...
All eyes on Virginia as redistricting battle enters the final stretch
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (1464+ words) Don't guess, vote yes," Virginia Beach NAACP member and voter Georgia Allen chanted in a crowd of voters Saturday near Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore. Allen was one of dozens who attended a series of get-out-the-vote style rallies over the weekend…...
In Virginia's 100th House District, Democrats choose their fighter
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (485+ words) Democrats in part of Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore were preparing for a firehouse primary this month to select a nominee to challenge Del. Rob Bloxom in November. But now, one candidate says he's dropping out of the House…...
Cypress Hill, touting its Homeric orchestra gig, plays Aug. 13 at Virginia Beach
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) Cypress Hill, the legendary hip-hop group that fuses multiple genres and a love of cannabis, is headed to Virginia Beach on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum group will play at The Dome with Atmosphere in its "Dank Daze of Summer…...
New bus route set up to serve workers at Virginia Beach Amazon warehouse
2+ day, 6+ min ago (357+ words) Hampton Roads Transit will unveil a new bus route next month aimed at helping the workers at the new Amazon fulfillment center in Virginia Beach with their commute. The city and Amazon requested the route to serve roughly 1, 000 employees at…...
Hardee's franchisee plans to open new Biscuits & Bird pilot in Virginia Beach
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (314+ words) Many Virginia Beach residents are wondering what happened to their Hardee's and their morning biscuits. One day it was there, and the next day it was closed. While full details are not being disclosed by Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest family-owned…...
Environmentalist critiques wording of bill to study Virginia's energy infrastructure
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (877+ words) RICHMOND "Lawmakers this session introduced companion bills to study how the state's energy infrastructure can be more efficient. These bills come amid growing bipartisan concerns about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of clean energy. Del. Lee…...
Virginia Beach approves preservation of land near Pleasure House Point
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (552+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of less than an acre of land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area and Crab Creek, preventing the development of up to 10 duplexes or five single-family homes. The city was awarded two…...
Letters for April 8: Questions, needs linger after Beach mass shooting
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (481+ words) I wish I could offer my full support for Virginia Beach's 5/31 Memorial. I wish I could stand in quiet solidarity and feel that this space represents healing, accountability and care. But I cannot, in good conscience, endorse it. In the…...
John Legend Q&A: Pop star talks upbringing, Broadway ahead of "intimate" Virginia Beach show
2+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) The Virginian-Pilot Featuring Legend performing alone on stage with reimagined hits such as "All of Me" and "Tonight," the show paints him in a much more intimate light. Throughout the performance, the audience will learn about his upbringing, his parents…...