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2+ week, 6+ day ago   (483+ words) In the early 1970s, Virginia Beach compacted 640,000 tons of garbage into a 60-foot hill; the dump became The Times of India...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (156+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach International Carnival will return July 16–19, 2026, with four days of Caribbean cultural events along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, including two concerts, J’ouvert on the Sand, mas bands, parties and a brunch event. Mas bands from…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (713+ words) Stevens emerged from that class with a picture of a beautiful, brightly colored sea turtle. At that moment, she fell deeply in love with art. Decades later, Stevens has combined her work as an award-winning gallery artist with teaching classes…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (112+ words) Thousands of people filled Norfolk's Waterfront on Saturday for Harborfest, one of several major events converging on the city this weekend alongside Sail 250 and Juneteenth celebrations. Among the crowd was the Menier-Brunson family from Virginia Beach, who made a point…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (48+ words) The event has been going on for about five years, and the number of artists who take part has been growing from the start. The event has been going on for about five years, and the number of artists who…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (46+ words) The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow is ordered to improve its patient safety and cleanliness. At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials. The previous vehicle served the community for more than 13 years, providing…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1144+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — What started as an idea for a science resource room in the 1970s has grown to become the third-most visited attraction in Virginia behind Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion. In June, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will celebrate…...

3+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (342+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Wet weather forced the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront indoors this year, but it did not dampen the spirit, honoring veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans, other community members and local leaders…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (301+ words) Note:The above coverage aired on April 8, 2026 (Virginia MOCA ribbon-cutting for the new Virginia Beach location). VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is presenting a retrospective exhibition honoring artist and educator Suzanne Stevens until October 11, with…...