Local History

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (92+ words) The Battle of the Capes helped secure American independence in 1781. On Saturday, French and American officials gathered at Fort Story to mark its 245th anniversary — along with two other historic milestones. Find out what brought a French descendant of the battle's…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (360+ words) More from Smithsonian magazine Explore powerful sites along Virginia’s Civil Rights Trail where student activism, peaceful protest, and landmark legal battles helped reshape the nation’s fight for equality Two-to-four hours is a good amount of time to thoroughly experience both…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (43+ words) Twenty-five hundred miles — that’s the distance that took to get Atlantic Park’s newest addition on display. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-native-goes-coast-to-coast-with-new-mural-at-atlantic-park/...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (163+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — A historic building at the Oceanfront was razed this week to make room for a senior living community. Jefferson Manor Motel Apartments at 3300 Pacific Ave. — one of the city’s oldest motels that was later converted into apartments — was…...

4+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (469+ words) Just outside of Downtown Richmond, there's an old school movie theater with an authentic organ that'll take you back in time at a reasonable price. At one spot in Richmond, Virginia, you can still see movies with the old-world setting…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (199+ words) Hank Williams Jr. has had a long career in country and western music, matched only by the impact of his father, country music pioneer Hank Williams. The elder Williams’ early death, at the age of 29... The elder Williams’ early death,…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (158+ words) Virginia ABC stores have launched a limited-edition spirits set for America’s 250th anniversary. The Virginia Spirits 250th Celebration Trio Pack — gin, whiskey and rum — came from a collaboration of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, the Virginia Spirits Board and Virginia’s American…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (235+ words) VIRGINIA. – The Virginia 250 Mobile Museum visited Chincoteague Island Thursday. The interactive museum on wheels highlights Virginia’s history for the USA’s 250th birthday. The free exhibit included holograms and hands-on displays. It was located at the Chincoteague Town Office parking lot from…...