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Virginia Beach teen dies from injuries days after hit-and-run bike crash: VBPD
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (445+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A teen died days after a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, Virginia Beach police told News 3 on Monday. 20-year-old Josiah Johnson-Owens faces a felony hit-and-run charge and a misdemeanor charge for no insurance in connection with the incident....
Virginia Beach golfers seek answers as proposed sale of Virginia Beach National moves toward public hearing
1+ week, 6+ day 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…...
Person barricaded in car at Strawbridge Marketplace
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (123+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An individual has barricaded themselves in a car at the Strawbridge Marketplace in Virginia Beach Monday afternoon. Little information was available from police, aside from them... Person barricaded in car at Strawbridge Marketplace in Virginia Beach VIRGINIA…...
Jazzteenth brings music, culture and community to Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3+ week, 1+ day ago (489+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Juneteenth marks the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free — more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. On Saturday, that history was celebrated through music, culture and opportunities for the next generation…...
Driver dies by suicide after attempted traffic stop, police pursuit on I-264 in Virginia Beach
3+ week, 1+ day 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
3+ week, 4+ day 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…...
7 displaced after fire on Rookery Way in Virginia Beach, fire officials say
3+ week, 5+ day ago (186+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Seven adults were forced from their homes Wednesday night after a fire damaged multiple townhome units in Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department. The fire was reported around 8:40 p.m. in the 2300 block of Rookery…...
Virginia Beach and Chesapeake offer free Father's Day weekend activities for families
3+ week, 5+ day ago (475+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Families looking to make Father's Day special have plenty of free options across Virginia Beach and Chesapeake this weekend. Nicole Tsetsilas, the city of Virginia Beach's parks and recreation supervisor, is helping organize Play All Day — a…...
Virginia Beach gets over 7" of rain in a day, more than city leaders expected
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (281+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach residents were reporting power outages and coastal flooding Tuesday as the city got over 7 inches of rain in a day, according to city officials. Virginia Beach City Public Schools says all schools and offices will…...
Child drowns in Kempsville area of Virginia Beach; no foul play suspected
1+ mon, 4+ day 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;…...