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Virginia Beach lifeguards ready for Memorial Day weekend crowds
23+ hour, 55+ min 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…...
JACKALOPE Festival returns for third year at VB Oceanfront
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Montr'al-based action sports festival will kick off in Virginia Beach from May 30 through June 1. JACKALOPE Festival invites skateboarders, roller skaters, and BMX riders to show off their skills at the Oceanfront. Event-goers will also get to…...
Patriotic Festival set to return to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in 2027
1+ week, 7+ hour 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
1+ week, 1+ 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
1+ week, 1+ 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+ week, 6+ 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
2+ week, 1+ 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…...
Samaritan House volunteers inspire others to give back to Virginia Beach nonprofit
2+ week, 2+ day 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
2+ week, 2+ day 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…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a. m. " 7 p. m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the'Virginia Department of Elections" website....