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Simba and I visited the historic Thoroughgood House in Virginia Beach, Virginia, one of the oldest surviving colonial homes in the region! Built around 1719, this remarkable brick residence has stood for more than 300 years, preserving an extraordinary connection to early American history, colonial architecture, and the development of what would eventually become Virginia Beach.
Tucked into a quiet corner of Virginia Beach sits a restaurant that’s turning regular chicken dinners into road trip destinations. That restaurant is BoBo’s Fine Chicken, and its reputation has grown well beyond the borders of its own zip code. You’ve probably driven past dozens of restaurants that...
Frost has already crept into the Blue Ridge valleys, while gardens near Virginia Beach often stay frost-free until mid-November. That gap of several weeks means one state can hold two very different gardening calendars at the same time. Richmond gardeners usually see their first frost sometime in early November, give...
For decades, Dick Lamb was a familiar face and voice to generations of viewers and listeners across Hampton Roads. From television to radio, he helped shape the region's broadcasting industry.
The first chilly evening in Virginia changes what people want on the table. Iced tea and fried baskets suddenly feel less appealing, and a warm bowl of oyster stew starts calling your name. Oyster stew is about as old-school Virginia as food gets, built on buttery broth, cream, and plump...
Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. In Virginia, a handful of old-school dining rooms still treat prime rib like the main event, served in rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, candlelight, and plenty of history. These are the places people pick for birthdays, anniversaries, and the...
Alaska Airlines to fly from ORF to Seattle
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Humane Society says it is temporarily pausing shelter operations beginning Thursday, November 12, as it works to address financial challenges and develop a plan for the organization's future. The organization expects the pause at its Adoption Center, located at 1149 New Mill Drive, to...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Alaska Airlines will begin flying direct from Norfolk International Airport to Seattle in 2027 as part of an expansion of the airline’s nonstop services. The new service will begin June 10, according to the airline’s website, marking the first time the carrier has offered flights from Hampton Roads. This also brings […]
3244 Holland Rd, Ste 100 A, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Open Sun–Thu, 12:30 PM–10 PM | Fri–Sat, 12:30 PM–10:30 PM. Boil Bay Virginia Beach makes a persuasive case for turning dinner into a deliciously hands-on event, with crab, crawfish, shrimp, and signature sauce doing most of the convincing.
Some mornings, the universe sends you a sign, and that sign is a box of donuts from Naa’s Bakery in Norfolk, Virginia. If you haven’t heard of this place yet, that’s about to change, and your morning routine will never quite recover. Let’s start with the most...
Two roller skating rinks and more than 11,000 square feet of skating space? That’s a serious amount of room to roll, especially when arcade games add another reason to spend a few hours inside. The Virginia entertainment venue combines traditional roller skating with a lively indoor atmosphere. Its two...
Some Virginia restaurants have outlasted new highways, changing towns, and countless food trends, all while staying in the same family’s hands. The seven spots on this list range from a tiny chili counter in Roanoke to a soul food kitchen in Richmond’s Jackson Ward area. A few go...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — With nearly 27 miles of string lights and nearly 1.3 million individual bulbs, the new Holiday Trail of Lights display going up outside the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach figures to be a completely different experience from the one people experienced on the Boardwalk for more […]
Dick Lamb, whose voice helped define Hampton Roads radio for decades, has died at 88. Lamb passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday morning following a lengthy illness.
While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Zak Hayes, Local Owner/Operator of McDonald’s Restaurants, joins Coast Live to share how The Golden Arches are giving back to veterans this week for Veteran's Day. Plus, a look at the delicious classic and seasonal menu items available for breakfast right now at your local McDonald's!
Some dinners are planned around a reservation, and some are planned around an appetite. In Virginia Beach, there is a buffet where people show up hungry, grab a plate, and head straight for the crab legs. The dining room is big, the buffet runs in several sections, and the line...
