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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 2nd Congressional District candidates focus on health care, Iran war
2+ week, 1+ day ago (498+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With less than 70 days until Election Day, both candidates running in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District were in Virginia Beach on Friday, focusing on health care and the ongoing war with Iran. Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans and Dr. Mehmet…...
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…...
Driver dies by suicide after attempted traffic stop, police pursuit on I-264 in Virginia Beach
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (139+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A driver is dead after a SWAT standoff on I-264 early Sunday morning, according to Virginia Beach Police. Police say officers responded to a shots fired call just after midnight,... VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A driver is dead…...
Early voting kicks off in Virginia Beach congressional primary
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (433+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Early voting is underway in Virginia's primary elections, with Virginia Beach voters heading to the polls to choose the Democratic nominee in the 2nd Congressional District race. The winner will face Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who does not…...
Before Memorial Day, a Virginia Beach clinic and local veterans reflect on grief, loss, and sacrifice
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (397+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — For Navy veteran and military spouse Iliana Frintner, Memorial Day is deeply personal. She says the day should be centered on remembrance, not celebration. "Memorial Day coming up — it's not just a day that people get off…...
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…...
Samaritan House volunteers inspire others to give back to Virginia Beach nonprofit
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Deborah Highe has lived in Virginia Beach for 30 years and only recently learned about Samaritan House, a nonprofit that provides safe shelter and support for people escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness. Now, she's making it…...
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…...