Virginia DB Zaevion Cleveland recaps UVA official, outlines June visits to Syracuse and Virginia Tech

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Zaevion Cleveland, one of Virginia's top two-sport athletes, is in the middle of a busy official visit schedule. The 6-foot-4, 187-pound defensive back from Virginia Beach (Va.) Green Run opened his June slate with a Virginia...

Virginia’s Chill Primary Season

The lights have long since gone out on the marquee political contest of the year in Virginia. No other major challengers emerged to take on the presumptive leaders in the governor’s race: former Democratic member of Congress Abigail Spanberger,...

Traveling abroad? | CDC recommends getting vaccinated against measles

Most measles cases in the U.S. come from people not vaccinated who traveled internationally then returned home to the states, the CDC says. SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Millions of people are expected to travel out of the country this summer, but...

Virginia Guard to Test New Mobile Brigade Combat Team

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard’s Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) will be the first Army National Guard brigade to test and evaluate a prototype task organization for a mobile brigade combat team (MBCT) during...

Virginia Beach's economic development director Christian Green resigns

by: Chrysnel Banzouzi Posted: Jun 12, 2025 / 03:48 PM EDT Updated: Jun 12, 2025 / 03:49 PM EDT VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Christian Green resigned Wednesday as Virginia Beach’s economic development director after less than four months on the...

Virginia Beach spa damaged after vehicle crashes into building on Kempsville Rd.

by: Madie MacDonald Posted: Jun 12, 2025 / 12:52 PM EDT Updated: Jun 12, 2025 / 01:17 PM EDT VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach spa business is picking up the pieces after a vehicle crashed into the building Thursday morning. According...

Virginia Beach’s newest economic development director has resigned

The best places for solo travel in the USA: Where to go when you’re flying solo

Solo travel is having a moment, and for good reason. There’s something incredibly freeing about waking up in a new place with zero compromises on what to do, see, or eat. Personally, I love solo trips because I get to follow my own schedule (or...

New Virginia Beach economic development chief resigns suddenly

Virginia Beach officials confirmed that the city’s new economic development director, Christian Green, resigned Wednesday after serving less than four months in the post. Green’s resignation marks the second time in a row Virginia Beach‘s economic...

Hampton defers camping in public spaces ban after community pushback

Hampton City Council delayed a vote on Wednesday to ban camping and storage on public property, which would have cleared the way for the city to criminalize homeless encampments. Mayor Jimmy Gray said the decision to delay the vote came after...

Got to Help Protect Beaches—and the Birds That Need Them—With a Smartphone and a Coin article

The most constant thing about beaches is that they are always in flux. Wind, waves, and currents move sand around, building up shorelines in some places and eroding them elsewhere, with consequences for coastal wildlife, including birds. Analyzing...

Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia Announces Major Expansion with Indoor American Journey Gallery

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia has announced plans for a significant expansion that will enhance visitor experiences and educational offerings at its 300-acre living history site. State funding has been secured to support the project,...

Join Nokefest for camping, music and more

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The weekend of June 13 will be Roanoke’s newest music and arts festival with camping under the stars to enjoy 26 national and regional headlines. The festival allows participants to float on the Roanoke River while enjoying...

'Speak up:' Myrtle Beach woman dies four days before planned departure from abusive relationship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) –News13 investigates the death of a Myrtle Beach woman as the four-year anniversary of her death approaches. The coroner’s office ruled Angela Roberts’ death undetermined but after digging into the case, her family...

Black Virginia leaders condemn Earle-Sears’ comments about slaves, DEI

A recent fundraising email for Republican nominee for governor Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears begins, “Slaves did not die in the fields so that we could call ourselves victims now in 2025” and goes on to call diversity, equity, and...

Blue Ridge Parkway travel comes with detours as summer repairs continue

The shift into summer means open roads and mountain views — but also orange cones and detour signs along the Blue Ridge Parkway, where repairs from Hurricane Helene are still underway. The Parkway stretches 469 miles, running from Virginia into...

NCIS seeking woman missing from Virginia naval station

by: KWKT Staff Posted: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:02 PM CDT Updated: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:02 PM CDT (FOX 44) – The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is seeking information related to the disappearance of U.S Navy Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz. The...

Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes

At least 240 people were killed when an Air India plane crashed Thursday into a medical school shortly after takeoff. It was the latest in a long list of aviation disasters this year. One passenger survived the crash but everyone else aboard the...

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North Completes Major Renovation, Delivering a Fresh Experience for Today’s Traveler

Sanford, FL – Newport Hospitality Group is proud to announce the completion of a full-scale renovation at the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North in Sanford, Florida. Managed by Newport and owned by André Hickman, President of I-4 Properties, Inc.,...

197 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds

Grant programs will generate more than $4.7 million in marketing initiatives and support over 1,100 Virginia tourism partners RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $2 million in matching grant funds will be awarded...