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Child drowns in Kempsville area of Virginia Beach; no foul play suspected
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (142+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A child is dead after drowning near Padma Court on Tuesday, according to Virginia Beach police. Around 1 p. m. on Tuesday, Virginia Beach police arrived at the 4700 block of Padma. .. Child drowns in Kempsville area of Virginia Beach; no…...
VB 5th grader named AAA national safety patrol champion wins Everyday Hero Award
2+ week, 2+ day ago (436+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A 5th grader at Kempsville Meadows Elementary School in Virginia Beach has earned one of the highest honors in student safety patrol " and then got another surprise on top of it. Noah Mason is a dedicated safety patroller…...
Before Memorial Day, a Virginia Beach clinic and local veterans reflect on grief, loss, and sacrifice
3+ week, 7+ hour 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…...
New details on two human trafficking cases in Virginia Beach
3+ week, 1+ day ago (374+ words) Human trafficking continues to be a problem in our region, and two recent cases highlight some of the issues. The WTKR Investigative Team uncovered new details on the cases. A search warrant outlines how 68-year-old Marvin Boomer allegedly thought he…...
Virginia Beach lifeguards ready for Memorial Day weekend crowds
3+ week, 2+ day 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
4+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Free funk at the Oceanfront: Lineup announced for 2026 VB Funk Fest Beach Party
4+ week, 2+ day ago (129+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Organizers have announced the lineup for a free funk music festival slated to take place at the Oceanfront in late August. The 2026 Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party will run from Aug. 28 through 29 at 30th Street on the…...
Virginia Beach volunteer brings heart to Samaritan House donation department
4+ week, 2+ day ago (408+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Linda Whitehurst has spent more than a decade showing up for her community " five days a week, several hours a day " as a volunteer at Samaritan House in Virginia Beach. Samaritan House provides shelter and support to…...
Virginia traveler on MV Hondius not showing signs of hantavirus; VDH says public risk is low
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (312+ words) The Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius " where three people died and several others became ill from hantavirus " has returned home and is not showing signs of the virus, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). VDH…...
Virginia Beach renames Owl Creek Boat Ramp to honor late delegate Barry D. Knight
1+ mon, 6+ day 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 at…...