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Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announces run for state senate
1+ week, 3+ day ago (156+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announced he will run for the Republican nomination to represent District 22 in the Virginia Senate. Dyer, a veteran of the United States Marines, served Virginia Beach for 14 years on city council before…...
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 golfers seek answers as proposed sale of Virginia Beach National moves toward public hearing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the City of Virginia Beach considers selling Virginia Beach National Golf Course, golfers say they want more answers before city leaders make a final decision. On Tuesday night, Dragas hosted a community meeting at the Virginia…...
Virginia Beach lifeguards ready for Memorial Day weekend crowds
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the summer season begins Memorial Day weekend, the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service says its lifeguards are prepared for another safe summer along the oceanfront. “The best thing about Memorial Day weekend and putting more lifeguards on…...
Patriotic Festival set to return to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in 2027
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (223+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The annual Patriotic Festival will return to the Oceanfront in 2027 after spending the past couple of years in Norfolk, according to a flyer obtained by News 3 Virginia Beach reporter John Hood. The Patriotic Festival will still be…...
Virginia Beach renames Owl Creek Boat Ramp to honor late delegate Barry D. Knight
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach leaders unanimously voted Tuesday to rename the Owl Creek Boat Ramp in honor of longtime delegate Barry D. Knight, remembered for his decades of service and deep ties to the community. Knight died in February…...
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…...
Two people arrested for violating 9:30 Oceanfront curfew file $5M lawsuit against Virginia Beach
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two people arrested for violating the 9:30 p.m. Oceanfront curfew earlier this month have filed lawsuits against the city of Virginia Beach for $5 million each. On April 16, the Virginia Beach city council voted 10-1 to impose an all-age curfew…...
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…...
3 arrests, no violence or shootings reported in Oceanfront curfew weekend, VBPD says
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (649+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Three people were arrested during the first weekend of the temporary Oceanfront curfew but no violence or shootings were reported, according to Virginia Beach police. A temporary 9:30 p.m. curfew for all ages was put in place at…...