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Virginia traveler on MV Hondius not showing signs of hantavirus; VDH says public risk is low
2+ day, 20+ hour 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
4+ day, 19+ hour 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
5+ day, 22+ hour 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
6+ day, 4+ hour 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
2+ week, 6+ day 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....
Chesapeake engineers expect Elbow Road to reopen in August as Virginia Beach continues expansion on project
2+ week, 2+ day ago (480+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " April marks six months since a section of Elbow Road has been closed due to construction on the Elbow Road project. The $84 million project spans across two cities, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Construction has been underway since September…...
Three years later: Virginia Beach residents in Great Neck still recovering from historic EF3 tornado
1+ week, 3+ day ago (911+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " On the morning of April 30, 2023, showers and non-severe storms passed through Hampton Roads, but nothing like what Great Neck neighbors would experience later that afternoon. Soon, conditions changed, creating the recipe for a final, more intense round…...
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new class
1+ week, 5+ day ago (222+ words) HENRICO, VA (WTKR)- The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class on Saturday which included a national championship college basketball coach and a player who revolutionized the quarterback position. Inductees included coaches Tony Bennett and Marcellus "Boo" Williams,…...
Domestic violence shelter joins with Virginia Beach company to give survivors a fresh start
1+ week, 4+ day ago (526+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " When escaping abuse, survivors of domestic violence often leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs, making it difficult to secure housing that requires good credit and security deposits. A Virginia Beach company is working to…...
Two people arrested for violating 9: 30 Oceanfront curfew file $5 M lawsuit against Virginia Beach
1+ week, 4+ day 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 following…...