Virginia Marie Oyler

Oyler Virginia Marie Oyler, 48, of Decatur, went home to heaven on June 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Jan. 27, 1977, in Holland, MI, she was the daughter of Doug and Mary Jo Blacquiere, who now reside in Grandville, MI. A...

Local 'No Kings' protests planned in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & more

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

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...

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...

Big bet: Can a $130M conservation deal in Virginia’s coal country curb climate change and lift Appalachia?

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...

In-state edge rusher Kamren Johnson details Virginia Tech commitment

The pipeline is built so when Virginia Tech offered Virginia Beach (Va.) Green Run edge rusher Kamren Johnson, the connection already existed. Add in a few visits to campus, bonds built with the coaching staff and a fit in the defense and Johnson...

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...

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...

This Virginia startup is developing tech to make data centers more energy efficient

Startup profile: Claros Founded by: Dan Kultran and Grant Verstandig Year founded: Emerged from stealth in 2025 Headquarters: McLean, VA Sector: Energy management, manufacturing Funding and valuation: $9.75 million raised. Valuation undisclosed...

Drunken sailors will destroy our seaside idyll: Owners of Britain's most expensive beach huts fears 'rabble of partygoers' using new floating restaurant will ruin their peace and quiet

Furious owners of Britain's most expensive beach huts fear their idyllic escape will be destroyed by drunken sailors using a new floating bar and restaurant. Hutters at Mudeford Spit in Christchurch, Dorset, say they are horrified at the prospect...

2 rescued after fishing boat sinks near Virginia Beach coast, officials say

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (7News) — Two men were rescued from a life raft Thursday morning after their 57-foot fishing boat began sinking near the coast of Virginia Beach, according to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Around 9 a.m., the USCG said their...

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’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,...

Unelected Storms Menace Trump’s Tank Parade, Kennedy Center Boss May Run for California Governor, and WorldPride Tourism Didn’t Meet Expectations

Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Today is shaping up as the most Friday the 13th imaginable. Another hot and muggy one awaits, with a high around 89 before thunderstorms enter the chat around 5...

Virginia Beach’s newest economic development director has resigned

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s primaries

WASHINGTON (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...

Man injured after shooting on Roxbury Place in Virginia Beach

A man was injured in a shooting on Roxbury Place early Friday morning. VIRGINIA, USA — A man was injured after a shooting on Roxbury Place Friday morning, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The shooting happened around 4:40 a.m....

Buxton Beach reopens, nationwide 'No Kings' protests, Israel strikes Iran

TOP STORIES: Buxton Beach reopens, nationwide 'No Kings' protests, Israel strikes Iran Beach access is reopening in Buxton for the first time since September 2023. Portion of Buxton Beach reopens for first time since September 2023 The Dare County...

No, Trump did not rename Virginia military bases after Confederate generals. Here’s what he did instead.

President Donald Trump traveled to a military base in North Carolina this week to announce that he’s changing the names of seven military bases that had been changed not long ago by then-President Joe Biden. Besides Fort Bragg, “we are also going...