2+ day, 3+ hour ago (546+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " This Black Friday, some Virginia Beach shoppers skipped the big-box chaos and showed up before sunrise with lists, local-shop loyalty, and bargain strategy. With inflation still on many minds, the message from those on the street was simple: plan ahead, shop intentionally, and, in many cases, shop local. At AFK Books & Records, a small but steady line formed before the store opened. Not everyone was hunting TVs; many were after records and familiar rituals. Bryce says, "This morning I'm probably going to pick up Thievery Corporation and maybe the Doors," while his daughter Addy adds, "I'm going to pick up the Billie Eilish." The father-daughter pair said their mission was partly about community. "Just to be able to support local business and spend time with the vinyl community," says Bryce." They called this their second Black-Friday-style outing…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago (244+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Comedy icon Martin Lawrence is heading back to the national stage, and Virginia Beach fans will get a front-row seat when his "Y'all Know What It Is!" arena tour stops at The Dome on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This marks Lawrence's first national arena tour in nearly a decade"and tickets are on sale now. Lawrence returns with an entirely fresh, one-hour stand-up set packed with the sharp observations, high-energy storytelling, and unfiltered real talk that have defined his career. "Comedy gives me that instant gratification," Lawrence says. "Seeing the fans up close and in person, making people laugh, doing what I love most, this is what it's all about for me. But hey'y'all know what it is!" Each city on the tour features special guest comedians personally hand-picked by Lawrence." The roster includes some of the biggest names…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Two Virginia Beach nightclubs are permanently closed months after a deadly shooting happened right outside of the businesses: "Central 111 Tapas and Lounge" and its neighboring nightclub, "Venue 112 Sports Lounge." On Friday, there were many mixed feelings about the closures. While some people feel safer with the clubs closed, others are upset. "It was devastating to hear that they were closing," a Virginia Beach resident said, "That's actually an after-work spot that me and coworkers have gone to after work in the past." However, not everyone is upset to see the clubs go. That's because residents said the closures came months after a deadly shooting in the parking lot, which prompted the city to take action. "We needed to see what we could do to make this a better environment for the community," Virginia Beach City Councilman Stacy…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (373+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach Police have added a powerful new partner to their investigative team"Chip, a yellow Labrador retriever with a rare and lifesaving skill set." Chip is part of a specialized Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) unit, trained to sniff out hidden electronic devices that may contain crucial evidence in cases involving child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and other digital crimes. While finding a stray SD card or a USB drive might seem insignificant, investigators say it can be the key to uncovering hidden child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Offenders often stash evidence in hard-to-spot places"inside toys, under furniture, or tucked into everyday household items." Chip and other ESD K9s are trained to detect the chemical compounds found in electronic storage devices, giving law enforcement an edge when every detail matters. The arrival of Chip was made possible…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach business owner Debra Miller is starting over after a fire destroyed her business, Incredible Edibles Custom Bakery." Her wedding cake shop, near the city's Hilltop area, went up in flames late last month." Miller has owned her business for nearly four decades. She got a call from one of her employees on Oct. 29 that the building was up in smoke, and she needed to get there immediately." It's an experience that has left her starting from scratch." "Kind of the worst thing " 37 years of your life is all of a sudden nothing," said Miller. Burnt cake stands and charred equipment lay where engaged couples used to come to pick out a cake for their special day." Miller said losing her business was an unexpected gut punch." "People go into shock, they get cold. It was…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (133+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Three people were hospitalized following a crash in Virginia Beach over the weekend, police said. The accident happened around 4:16 p.m. Sunday in the 3400 block of Hungarian ... Three people hurt in single-vehicle crash in Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Three people were hospitalized following a crash in Virginia Beach over the weekend, police said. The accident happened around 4:16 p.m. Sunday in the 3400 block of Hungarian Road. First responders arrived to find a single-vehicle crash with three people inside the vehicle. Rescue efforts were made to remove all the occupants. Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while the third was transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said officers concluded their investigation and the scene has been cleared....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (107+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Beach Courthouse was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a potential bomb threat was reported, authorities said. The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office posted on social ... Virginia Beach courthouse evacuated after potential bomb threat VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Beach Courthouse was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a potential bomb threat was reported, authorities said. No further details about the threat have been released. To stream 13News Now on your phone, you need the 13News Now app. Download the 13News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video American Heart Association hosts Southside Heart Walk in Virginia Beach...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (116+ words) Police activity on I-264 near Independence Boulevard is causing delays in the westbound lanes, with the right lane and shoulder closed. Police activity causes delays on I-264 near Independence Boulevard westbound in Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Drivers on I-264 near Independence Boulevard should expect delays Thursday due to police activity in the area, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The incident is affecting the westbound lanes near mile marker 17.4, where the right lane and shoulder are closed. 13News Now has reached out to police for more information. Authorities have not released additional details about the nature of the police activity. This is a developing story. Check 13newsnow.com for updates....

2+ week, 5+ day ago (377+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " On this Veterans Day, the City of Virginia Beach came together to honor service members with events designed to remember, reflect, and'express gratitude. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and across the city, the day was filled with stories of remembrance and gratitude. Inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center, visitors stopped to see The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The'exhibit lists more than 58,000 names of service members who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. "One thing that is said is once a name is never said again, that person is forgotten forever," said Virgil Heart, Chair of the Mayor's Committee for Veterans for the City of Virginia Beach. "This is an opportunity for people to come down and remember them one more time....

3+ week, 1+ day ago (408+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " With new leadership headed to Richmond, some Virginia lawmakers are looking at initiatives previously voted down in the past as potentially viable options again. State Senator Aaron Rouse has supported legislation for the sale of recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth in the past. With a new administration taking over in the state capitol, Rouse said we could see legislation on the matter come back up. On Thursday, Rouse met with local leaders to discuss next steps in implementing Virginia Beach's 10-1 voting system. There, he hinted at supporting legislation that would bring the sale of recreational marijuana to Virginia. "Any measure that we can take to find revenue, I'm very optimistic about that approach," said Rouse. Rouse said with the current administration at the federal level making cuts to programs that generate money for the state, Virginia needs to…...