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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...
Virginia expands imported fire ant quarantine to 10 new localities
WVEC - Virginia
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Imported fire ants swarm and sting aggressively when disturbed. Their painful stings cause blisters. All of Hampton Roads and much of South Virginia are quarantined. NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services...
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...
Virginia DOT closes Woods Cross Roads crossover following multiple accidents
North Tidewater News - Virginia
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June 11, 2025
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the crossover at the Woods Cross Roads intersection. This decision follows three accidents that occurred on Wednesday. Fortunately, none of these incidents...
Swimming advisory lifted for North Community Beach in Norfolk
South Tidewater News - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D. Mayor | City of NorfolkKenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D. Mayor | City of Norfolk The Norfolk Department of Public Health has lifted the swimming advisory for North Community Beach in Ocean View, Norfolk. The advisory...
Hampton defers camping in public spaces ban after community pushback
The Virginian-Pilot
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June 12, 2025
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
Audubon
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December 6, 2025
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 Roanoker - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
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
WFXR - Virginia
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June 11, 2025
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...
197 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds
Hampton Roads Messenger - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
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...
Black Virginia leaders condemn Earle-Sears’ comments about slaves, DEI
Dogwood - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
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...
'Speak up:' Myrtle Beach woman dies four days before planned departure from abusive relationship
WBTW - South Carolina
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June 12, 2025
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...
Virginia’s Changing Attitudes Toward Online Gambling
East Bay Express - California
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June 11, 2025
Published in cooperation between KingCasinoBonus and the East Bay Express. Virginia is known for its serene environment and storied history. Over the years, the state has experienced a massive transformation in its attitude to gambling, from the...
Virginia Democrats reject 8 Youngkin picks for university boards
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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June 11, 2025
Among Youngkin's picks was Ken Cuccinelli, who became a leading immigration official during the first Trump administration. WASHINGTON — Virginia Senate Democrats rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin's eight picks to sit on three university boards in the...
Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes
Associated Press
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June 12, 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...
NCIS seeking woman missing from Virginia naval station
KVEO - Texas
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June 10, 2025
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...
The Best Hiking Boots for Women in 2025
GearJunkie - Minnesota
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June 12, 2025
From steep climbs to scenic strolls, the best hiking boots keep you moving with confidence and ease. Lucky for you, we’ve been testing the best hiking boots for women for years to bring you our favorites. Since 2021, we logged hundreds of miles...
Blue Ridge Parkway travel comes with detours as summer repairs continue
BPR News - North Carolina
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June 12, 2025
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...