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Gates, NC · Arts & Culture

WTKR News 3

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SS United States’ Newport News legacy lives on as famed ship is sunk

As the SS United States is sunk off the coast of Florida to begin a new life as an artificial reef, pieces of the historic ocean liner and its legacy remain in Newport News, the city where it was built.

Newport News, VA · 6h

WTKR News 3

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Hampton Roads radio broadcast legend Dick Lamb dies at 88

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.

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

WTKR News 3

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Trailblazing news anchor Becky Livas remembers the legendary Dick Lamb

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.

Hampton Roads, VA · 6h

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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

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.

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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'We know how to throw a party': Dragon Faire takes over the NEON District this weekend

Wizards, fairies and bards will drift between the stocks, tavern and stage in Norfolk’s NEON District during the Dragon Faire, Saturday and Sunday. Push Comedy Theater runs the free event, which will sprawl across Push, the Plot and The Hugh Copeland Center, and people are encouraged to dress in Renaissance costumes, trade trinkets, play games and explore the vendor market.

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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This Charming Virginia Bookshop Fills A Historic Gas Station With 10,000 Books And A Cozy Coffee Café

A former gas station now holds more than 10,000 books, and the old service garage has become part of a charming literary destination. That’s a pretty wonderful second chapter for a building once devoted to automobiles. The Virginia bookstore occupies a renovated property that began as a Pure Oil...

Cape Charles, VA · 3d

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Exhausted by burnout, her escape will become an Ocean View bookstore — at least, for the next couple month

After nine years working as a school psychologist, Ocean View’s Aimie Birmingham said it began to take its toll. “I was starting to have physical health struggles related to the stress from the job, and I felt like I was too young for that,” Birmingham said. “During peak...

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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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 · 6d

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Clash of Ironclads: Battle of Hampton Roads 1862

Thanks for watching, if you would like to see more videos like this, please like and subscribe!. After months of development, the Confederate Navy unveils its secret weapon against the Union Navy blockade of Hampton Roads, Virginia: the CSS Virginia, an ironclad warship designed from the keel of the former USS Merrimack. On the first day of the Battle of Hampton Roads, this new weapon is unleashed against the Federal fleet, wreaking havoc in the waters around Fort Monroe and Norfolk. However, on the second day, the Union Navy lets loose its own ironclad warship - the USS Monitor, against the Virginia. The ensuing naval action will have a resounding effect on the history of naval warfare, as all navies across the globe look to the clash of ironclads in Hampton Roads. The age of the ironclad is at at hand.

Hampton Roads, VA · 6d

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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 · 5d

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Parades, Freebies and Discounts: See Veterans Day Celebrations Across Coastal Virginia

This Veterans Day, cities across Coastal Virginia will honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with parades and celebrations. Get the list of local events below, and for a list of national Veterans Day deals and freebies, visit military.com. The City of Chesapeake will hold its...

Chesapeake, VA · 8d

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Parades, Freebies and Discounts: See Veterans Day Celebrations Across Coastal Virginia

Chesapeake, VA · 8d

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Streetz 87.7/102.1 Announces Exclusive ATL Flyaway Contest

NORFOLK, VA — Streetz 87.7/102.1 FM is teaming up with Just Brunch in Portsmouth, Virginia, to give one lucky listener and a guest an unforgettable trip to Atlanta for the Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover 10th Anniversary Party on Thursday, December 10, 2026. The exclusive Flyaway Contest...

Portsmouth, VA · 9d

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Christmas With Jabari Johnson Comes to Portsmouth on December 4

M2 Kingdom Xperience will present Christmas with Jabari Johnson, an evening of holiday-themed gospel music, on Friday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Impact Church, 3935 Twin Pines Road in Portsmouth, Virginia. Titus Jackson will host the concert, which features Jabari Johnson as the headliner. The program also includes The...

Portsmouth, VA · 11d

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Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Madblood

WHRO TV 15 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 9:30 p.m. WHRO+ - stream anytime (starting 10/31, 9:30 p.m.) Catch up on past episodes.

Virginia Beach, VA · 12d

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Kabaka Pyramid Takes Rebel Music Across America, Starting November 4 in Virginia Beach and Ending in Hawaii

Kabaka Pyramid is closing out his year on an island. The Jamaican reggae artist’s newly announced Rebel Music US Tour wraps in Hawaii, with shows in Wailuku on November 27 and Hilo on November 28, after a month spent zigzagging across the mainland. The run opens November 4 in...

Virginia Beach, VA · 12d

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Rock the Attucks! U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brings a FREE Concert to Norfolk

Who says you need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great concert? This one's on us!. Virginia Stage Company and the U.S. Fleet Forces Band are teaming up for an afternoon of music, energy, and fun at the historic Attucks Theatre on Sunday, November 22 at 3 PM. And yes, admission is absolutely FREE!

Norfolk, VA · 12d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Norfolk, Virginia Has the World’s Largest Naval Base and One of the East Coast’s Most Underrated Downtowns

Norfolk, Virginia hosts Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world, with 75 ships and over 130,000...

Norfolk, VA · 14d

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