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Blakes, VA · Lifestyle

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Hunt Down The Most Legendary Brisket In Virginia At This Incredibly Chill BBQ Hidden Gem

There are places you stumble into by accident and places you seek out with purpose, and Dave’s BBQ in Virginia Beach is the rare kind that deserves both. Once you know it exists, hunting it down becomes less of a choice and more of a responsibility. The building gives...

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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Virginia’s Most Addictive Donuts Come From A Humble Bakery That Sells Out Daily

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...

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Virginia's Former Army Base Is A Haunted National Monument With A Stone Fort & Eerie Museums

Get your fill of both military history and ghost stories at this former army base in Virginia, a national monument housing the largest stone fort in the U.S.

Hampton, VA · 3d

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Wawa on Richmond Road to permanently close Dec. 16, sparking student petition

Wednesday, Nov. 4, College of William and Mary Student Assembly President Nico Giro-Martin ’27 and Vice President Sophie Kennedy ’27 informed The Flat Hat that the Wawa at 331 Richmond Rd. will permanently close Wednesday, Dec. 16. Giro-Martin and Kennedy said they called the local Wawa and confirmed...

Williamsburg, VA · 2d

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These 6 Virginia Restaurants Have Been Serving Prime Rib The Old-School Way For Generations

Some dinners never go out of style, and a thick slice of slow-roasted prime rib sits right at the top of that list. Across Virginia, a handful of restaurants still serve it the classic way, with dim dining rooms, baked potatoes on the side, and servers who know the menu by heart.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Christmas Takes Over This Virginia Garden Center With More Than 15 Festive Themes Every Holiday Season

More than 15 Christmas themes inside a garden center? That’s a serious commitment to holiday decorating, especially for a business that spends much of the year surrounded by flowers, shrubs, and gardening supplies. During the Christmas season, this Virginia destination transforms its retail space into a festive shopping experience....

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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5 Best Restaurants in Hampton, Virginia You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hampton, Virginia — a city where the Chesapeake Bay whispers against the shore, where shipyards and sunlit neighborhoods meet, where the scent of fried seafood and slow-cooked barbecue drifts through streets lined with history and hope. Here, the city’s spirit is woven from the laughter of families at Buckroe Beach, the wisdom of elders who remember the old jazz clubs, the dreams of students at Hampton University, and the quiet pride of those who have called this place home for generations.

Hampton, VA · 13d

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Big movies return to VA Air & Space Science Center in Hampton

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Another place to watch a big movie in IMAX is coming to Hampton Roads! The Virginia Air & Space Science Center in Hampton will begin showing films for the first time in years. The museum’s IMAX theater has the largest screen in Hampton Roads. These movies will begin showing in December. […]

Hampton, VA · 1d

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“I was just in shock.” Virginia Beach man wins $100K

A Virginia Beach man won $100,000 playing Virginia Cash Expander while watching football at home. The anonymous winner told Virginia Lottery officials he was “just in shock” and plans to use the money for work around his house.

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...

Virginia · 4d

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Parade, ceremony to mark Veterans Day in Virginia Beach on Nov. 11

The Hampton Roads region will pay tribute to the men and women who have served in all branches of the U.S. armed forces during the 2026 Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Nov. 11. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue and concludes with the...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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Miracle holiday pop-up bar returns to Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The holiday cocktail pop-up Miracle is returning to Virginia for the 2026 holiday season. Miracle will be popping up at the Stellina and Waterside District late November with festive décor and a themed cocktail menu The event will feature festive original cocktails, with fan favorites such as the Christmapolitan and Snowball Old-Fashioned […]

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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Hampton Locals Have Trusted Surf Rider For Crab Cakes And Hushpuppies For Decades

Some restaurants chase trends every year, and some just keep doing the same thing until the town builds habits around them. In Hampton, Virginia, one waterfront seafood spot has been feeding families since 1980, back when most of today’s regulars were kids sitting in booster seats. The crab cakes...

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ORF opens “pet relief rooms” inside airport

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- Traveling with your four-legged friend? Norfolk International Airport is excited to share that their new pet relief rooms are open in both A and B gates. In a Facebook post, ORF states: “Now your furry travel companions have a convenient place to take a break, stretch their paws, and get ready for […]

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Harbor City Swing brings a 1940s flavor to Hampton Roads

It seems anachronistic, sure: dancing to the hottest hits of the 1940s. But this vintage dance never went completely out of style. Lindy Hop is still alive and well – though obviously the scene is much smaller than its heyday in the 1930s, when jazz was pop music. Jae...

Hampton Roads, VA · 2d

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Christmas Town Returns to Busch Gardens Williamsburg Nov. 13: 49 Dates, a New Queens of Christmas Concert, and Tickets From $31.99

The England village at Christmas Town, with its clock tower and garland lights at night. Image: Busch Gardens Williamsburg. NewQueens of Christmas, a trio holiday concert on the stage at the Italy Pavilion, with songs like This Christmas and Santa Baby. The show page labels it ALL NEW, and the Oct. 29 release lists it as new for 2026. Reserved seats are $5.99.

Williamsburg, VA · 8h

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10 Virginia Old School Restaurants That Still Do Things The Delicious Way

One Virginia counter still rolls its famous waffle cones by hand, and the family behind it ties that cone story to 1904. That’s older than sliced bread, which feels like a pretty great bragging right for a dessert. Better yet, that spot has plenty of company across the state.

Virginia · 3d

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Virginia’s Most Authentic Puerto Rican Food Spot Is Hidden In A Place Mostly Locals Know

A sandwich here stacks pulled pork, pastrami, ham, turkey, and two kinds of cheese. Wait, all of that? Well, that’s a pleasant surprise, and now I want to know more. That towering creation comes from a tiny Puerto Rican kitchen in a Virginia shopping center. The menu also lists...

Virginia Beach, VA · 6d

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Over $1B in Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots up for grabs

While Democrats delivered a resounding win in the Midterm elections, nobody won the $482 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday.

Portsmouth, VA · 4d