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Virginia Beach police arrest suspect in Sullivan Circle shooting
South Tidewater News - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
On June 3, 2025, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a shooting incident in the 700 block of Sullivan Circle. Upon arrival, officers found one victim who was then taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not...
Virginia Beach police looking for missing 42-year-old woman
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
The following information was provided by the Virginia Beach Police Department Name: Cecelia Marie Kelley Age: 42 Date reported missing: June 4, 2025 Physical description: 5'8" and 150 lbs.; brown hair and brown eyes More details: Police say...
How to watch the Virginia high school softball championship games
Sporting News
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June 14, 2025
Six state champions will be crowned Saturday morning in the state of Virginia. As part of the Virginia High School League’s “Spring Jubilee,” the state softball championships will be held at 11 a.m. ET at six different sites. Here’s everything you...
How America's Most Popular National Park Site Makes Things Difficult For RVs
The Travel
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June 14, 2025
With its sweeping mountain views and scenic overlooks, the Blue Ridge Parkway—often called "America's Favorite Drive"—is a road warrior’s dream. Stretching 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, it’s the most visited site in the National...
Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Come for the Mountains, …
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge is renowned for its scenic mountain views, forest hikes that offer both solitude and unexpected surprises, bike routes that attract cyclists from all over the country, and peaceful rivers ideal for kayaking. However, once the...
Coast Guard rescues father, son from sinking boat off Virginia Beach coast
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 14, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two boaters, a father and son, were rescued after their boat started taking on water and sinking off the Virginia Beach coast by the Coast Guard on Thursday morning. The Coast Guard received a distress call around 9:07 a.m....
Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Come for the Mountains, Stay for the Authentic Experiences
The Messenger - Kentucky
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge is renowned for its scenic mountain views, forest hikes that offer both solitude and unexpected surprises, bike routes that attract cyclists from all over the country, and peaceful rivers ideal for kayaking. However, once the...
The largest great white ever recorded is migrating to this popular vacation destination
AOL
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Aerial photo of a great white shark from Cape Cod, Massachusetts© Mark F Lotterhand/Shutterstock.comIt’s summertime, and both people and sharks are headed to North Carolina to soak up the tropical sun. One great white shark in particular, however,...
VDOT issues weekly traffic alert for southwestern Virginia
Old Dominion News - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
Lisa M. Pride Chief of Administration | Virginia Department of TransportationLisa M. Pride Chief of Administration | Virginia Department of Transportation The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued its weekly update on highway...
This cancer survivor's 'chemo cab' is bringing joy to Virginia cancer patients
WTVR-TV - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. — Nick Brucker is living a life of gratitude after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in 2020. Now, he's turning his pain into power with his nonprofit, Cruising for Cancer. "I've had a total of 15 surgeries, and I just...
Acoustical Sheetmetal Co. to invest $46M in Virginia Beach expansion
Virginia Business
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June 13, 2025
Virginia Beach-based Acoustical Sheetmetal Co. will invest $45.8 million to expand its operations, with plans to add 350 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday. Acoustical Sheetmetal is a manufacturer of steel and aluminum enclosures for the...
Gov. Youngkin announces expansion of ASC in Virginia Beach
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin is in Virginia Beach Friday afternoon to announce that Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) is expanding in the city, creating 350 new jobs. ASC is investing $45.8 million to build an additional 250,000...
Youngkin says National Guard will be on duty for 'No Kings' protests in Virginia
WVEC - Virginia
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Gov. Youngkin is putting the Virginia National Guard on duty for "No King" protests planned this weekend. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Gov. Glenn Youngkin says the Virginia National Guard will be on duty in response to the "No King" protests planned for...
Local 'No Kings' protests planned in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & more
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — On Saturday, cities across the country — including several in Hampton Roads — will hold "No Kings Day" demonstrations. It's described as a national day of defiance, accusing President Donald Trump and his administration for...
Virginia Aquarium expert shares how to avoid shark encounters this summer
WVEC - Virginia
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With warmer temperatures comes the potential for more sharks, and experts provide tips on how to avoid negative interactions. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Summer is on the horizon, which means warmer water, people heading to the beach, and the potential...
Unauthorized events planned for 'Beach Week' will not be allowed to proceed, Virginia Beach police say
WVEC - Virginia
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The Virginia Beach Police Department said unsanctioned Beach Week events will not occur as promoters ignored permit guidance. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) is warning the public that several events being...
What to expect in Virginia's primaries
WCYB - Virginia
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(AP) — Virginia Democrats will settle a crowded six-way primary for lieutenant governor on Tuesday as well as a contested nomination fight for state attorney general. Meanwhile, voters across the commonwealth will choose nominees for the state...
Local 'No Kings' protests planned in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & more
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — On Saturday, cities across the country — including several in Hampton Roads — will hold "No Kings Day" demonstrations. It's described as a national day of defiance, accusing President Donald Trump and his administration for...
Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks and George Clinton Light Up Songwriters Hall of Fame, Beach Boy Mike Love Pays Brief Tribute to Brian Wilson
Variety
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June 13, 2025
It’s safe to say that very few shows that could feature performances by Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, George Clinton, Kristen Chenoweth, Dan & Shay, the Doobie Brothers, Debbie Gibson and what’s left of the Beach Boys, and have them all seem so...
Big bet: Can a $130M conservation deal in Virginia’s coal country curb climate change and lift Appalachia?
WVTF - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
By Elizabeth McGowan The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO POUND, Va.—Waiting around isn’t Debbi Hale’s forte. So nobody in this depleted coalfield town of barely 850 near the Kentucky border was shocked four years ago when the...