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Virginia Beach residents and restaurant owners urge city leaders to cut the meals tax in next budget
22+ hour, 34+ min ago (363+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The City of Virginia Beach held a public meeting at the Virginia Beach Convention Center to hear thoughts on the next proposed budget, and the meals tax quickly became the dominant issue. While not every speaker focused…...
Court documents reveal new details in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting that injured six bystanders.
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (368+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Newly obtained court documents reveal a different version of events in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting, conflicting with previous statements from a suspect's attorney. The shooting happened March 7 along Atlantic Avenue, where police say gunfire erupted during…...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces Monday deadline to act on Virginia bills
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (290+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) faces a deadline of 11: 59 p. m. on Monday to take action on bills passed in the General Assembly. Under her powers, Spanberger can approve legislation, veto bills, or amend them. If she doesn't act, the bills…...
8 injured in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting; 2 suspects sought, police say
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (321+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Eight people were hurt in a shooting Saturday night at the Oceanfront, and police say at least two suspects remain on the run. Officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department were patrolling the area when they responded…...
Multiple victims in shooting at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, police say
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (120+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Police say there are multiple victims following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Saturday night. Police said they got the call around 10 p. m. in the area of Atlantic and 14th Street. Authorities did not elaborate on the nature…...
Virginia Wesleyan's Wilson fights to strike out cancer with team standing beside her
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (1096+ words) WTKR VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- Be it as a player or a coach, Jenna Wilson has always been on the softball field A Smithfield native who played her college ball at East Carolina, she landed at Virginia Wesleyan as an…...
Virginia Breeze expands to connect Hampton Roads with western cities
1+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A new public transportation option is coming to Virginia, aiming to improve east'west travel across the state. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation will help launch a new Virginia Breeze bus route, called the "Tidewater…...
Virginia Beach City Council votes unanimously to purchase and protect Crab Creek land from development
1+ week, 1+ day ago (339+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase nearly half an acre of land near Crab Creek, protecting the area from future development. The 10-0 vote will allow the city to finalize the purchase of five…...
Virginia Beach police warn parents about dangerous "Benadryl challenge
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Benadryl challenge that officers say some teens in the community have already attempted. Lt. Kevin Lokey said police are aware…...
A Virginia bill could soon expand a local eviction reduction flyer statewide
1+ week, 5+ day ago (323+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Providing clear language in the form of flyers has helped in reducing evictions on the Peninsula and could soon be utilized statewide as House Bill 593 awaits the governor's signature. United Way Virginia Peninsula has been advocating for…...