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2 rescued after fishing boat sinks near Virginia Beach coast, officials say
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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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...
Unelected Storms Menace Trump’s Tank Parade, Kennedy Center Boss May Run for California Governor, and WorldPride Tourism Didn’t Meet Expectations
Washingtonian
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June 13, 2025
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...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s primaries
Associated Press
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June 13, 2025
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
WVEC - Virginia
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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
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
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.
Cardinal News - Virginia
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June 13, 2025
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...
‘And Just Like That...’ Season Three, Episode Three Fashion Recap: Maybe Virginia IS for Lovers
W Magazine
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June 13, 2025
Carrie eschews a Google and SXSW appearance for a talking engagement in Williamsburg, Virginia, the perfect excuse to casually see Aidan. But what would make it even more casual? A travel partner, so Carrie pitches the trip to her friends over a...
The best places for solo travel in the USA: Where to go when you’re flying solo
The Manual - Oregon
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June 12, 2025
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...
Virginia Treasury to issue automatic checks under 'VA Cash Now' for unclaimed funds
WSET - Virginia
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(WSET) — The Virginia Treasury is automatically sending out thousands of checks for unclaimed money, according to a recent release from the department. The Virginia General Assembly has approved new legislation to establish the new "VA Cash Now"...
South Carolina Will Host Virginia Tech in 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge
Fox News - South Carolina
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June 12, 2025
BRISTOL, Conn. (South Carolina Athletics) - ESPN announced the matchups for the 2025 edition of the ACC/SEC Challenge on Thursday. South Carolina will host Virginia Tech at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Tip times and TV network...
Virginia governor candidates eye end to Virginia car tax
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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RICHMOND, Va. - The two leading candidates for governor in Virginia both want to abolish the state’s unpopular personal property tax on vehicles, commonly known as the "car tax." What we know: Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her...
Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes
Cebu Daily News
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June 13, 2025
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...
Fathers’ Day beachfront sunrise remembrance honors heroism of slave ship ancestors
South Florida Times
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June 12, 2025
Enjoy the beach at historic Virginia Key Beach Park PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMIANDBEACHES.COM On Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 am, Miami’s decades-long tradition of the Annual Sunrise Ancestral Remembrance of the Middle Passage will be held...
Virginia Dare Prince: Whiteville
Tabor Loris Tribune - North Carolina
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June 11, 2025
1937 – 2025 Virginia Dare Prince of Whiteville passed away Tuesday, June 10, in her home. She was 87. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Monroe Stanley, Sr. and Darcus Ann Ward Stanley. She is survived by her husband,...
Major milestone for Atlantic Park: Surf lagoon now filled ahead of Virginia Beach opening
WVEC - Virginia
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Atlantic Park's surf lagoon is filled and set to open this summer. Bookings for spots will begin later this month. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A major milestone has been reached at Atlantic Park: its highly anticipated 2.67-acre surf lagoon is now...
Pusha T and Malice reunite for first U.S. tour in 15 years, coming to The Dome in Virginia Beach
WVEC - Virginia
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Clipse is reuniting for a U.S. tour and will perform in Virginia Beach on August 10, 2025. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Hip-hop duo Clipse is officially reuniting for their first U.S. tour in more than 15 years, and they’re bringing the show home. Pusha...
Former Virginia Beach officer found not guilty of abduction, sexual assault
WVEC - Virginia
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A former Virginia Beach officer has been found not guilty of abduction and sexual assault related to a 2023 crash incident. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A former Virginia Beach police officer has been found not guilty of abduction and sexual assault...
Short but sweet: Our most memorable moments from Bonnaroo 2025
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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The Tennessean Photography Staff Nicole Hester, Denny Simmons, Caitie McMekin Two Bonnaroovians, Monet Dunham, left, and Clayton Hogins, both of Virginia Beach, Va., wait in the rain for the festival to resume during the second day of Bonnaroo...
Gulfstream: “Heart to Heart” Dinner for Delray Beach Boys & Girls Club
Palm Beach Florida Weekly
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June 12, 2025
Jorgette Smith and John Smith Virginia Kinsey and William Costa Kathryn Stewart, Robert Stewart, Bob Dockerty and Karen Dockerty Josh McGraw and Jaene Miranda Guy Pratt and Muriel Losee-Pratt Sarah Foster and Lisa White Stuart Foster, Jaiyden...
New Virginia Beach economic development chief resigns suddenly
Virginia Business
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June 12, 2025
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...