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Virginia state senator calls for data center moratorium
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia state senator is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center approvals and development in the Commonwealth, as debate over the facilities continues to grow. Republican State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, who represents Chesterfield County area, sent…...
Virginia Beach's Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival won't be happening this year, city says
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (273+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival, a staple for decades at the famed Virginia Beach park, will not return in 2026, a city spokesperson confirmed to WTKR News 3 reporter John Hood Monday. The city spokesperson did not give a…...
More than 80 Oceanfront businesses offer $9.30 deals on Saturday for Take Back Our Beach Day
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (331+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues participated in the event to promote positivity after an all-age curfew impacted the Oceanfront last weekend. Dough Boys is one of the many Oceanfront businesses that participated. Owner George Kotarides said…...
Virginia Beach residents and restaurant owners urge city leaders to cut the meals tax in next budget
4+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Virginia Breeze expands to connect Hampton Roads with western cities
5+ mon, 4+ day 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…...
Virginia Beach City Council votes unanimously to purchase and protect Crab Creek land from development
5+ mon, 4+ day 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”
5+ mon, 5+ day 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…...
Virginia Beach considers park ranger program to help with park service calls
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (324+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach city leaders are considering creating a new park ranger program as part of next year’s budget, a move officials say could help address increasing calls for service across the city’s parks. The proposal would fund…...
Roc Solid Foundation builds backyard playset for Virginia Beach girl, 3, battling cancer
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (473+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — When Trevor Koch watched volunteers arrive at his home to build his daughter a playset, he said he was overwhelmed by something he hadn't expected to feel: love from strangers. "I'd never expected the love that you…...
Virginia Beach plans to move Oceanfront holiday light show to Virginia Aquarium
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (239+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The city of Virginia Beach plans to move the Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk show to the Virginia Aquarium, according to the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The light show will be changed to a walk…...