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Hunt For Long-Lost Albums At 7 Virginia Record Stores That Feel Like A Time Capsule

Ready to hunt for long-lost albums at record stores across Virginia that feel like a time capsule?. These 7 record stores offer incredible finds and a chance to rediscover music you thought was gone forever!. 1. Plan 9 Music (Richmond) Richmond has a lot going for it, and Plan 9...

Virginia · 4d

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Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving food box giveaway returns this weekend

The annual Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway is back this weekend, offering over 350 turkeys with sides and fixings on a first-come, first-served basis.

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic change of command

NORFOLK, Va. (NRMA) — Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett was relieved by Rear Adm. Brad Rosen as commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), during a ceremony at Hangar Bay LP-33 onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 29. Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Brad Collins, served as the presiding officer...

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'Can't wait to see': I.C. Norcom's $10.2M athletic complex renovation to bring turf, expanded track and more

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — I.C. Norcom High School's athletic complex is getting a $10.2 million renovation that will upgrade its playing fields, expand its track and add new amenities for athletes and fans. The city said the contract for the project is $10,227,015.75, funded through the city's Capital Improvement Program...

Portsmouth, VA · 2d

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Virginia Stalls on Closing Hiram Davis Medical Center as Frail Patients Await New Homes

Virginia's plan to shut down Hiram Davis Medical Center has stalled again, leaving dozens of the state's most medically fragile behavioral health patients in limbo inside a building plagued by Legionella bacteria and failing heating and air-conditioning systems. The state wants to transfer some of the frailest people in the behavioral health system out of the aging facility, and lawmakers have expressed concerns about the plan.

Chesapeake, VA · 3d

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When Alex the Plumber isn't connecting pipes, he's connecting people to local history

The polo shirt reads Siren Pipeworks Plumbing & Gas, and so does the van the guy wearing it just hopped out of. Yet Alex Smith hasn’t pulled up to a home with a clogged toilet or a business with a leaky pipe. With his cell phone, tripod, microphone and...

Norfolk, VA · 17h

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USS George H.W. Bush deployment extended again, families face uncertainty

Military families across Hampton Roads are facing more uncertainty after learning that the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group's deployment is being extended for a second time.

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Virginia Beach School Board reallocates reserve funds to HVAC and staff wellness

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach School Board has provided an update on funding. On Tuesday evening, Matthew Cummings proposed an amendment on the handling of reserve funds. Following a 9-1 vote, the Virginia Beach School Board passed the amendment. Instead of $3 million going towards a cross-country trail, the following will be […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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Point Break Festival announces 2027 dates, presale ticket details

Point Break Festival returns next summer June 5-6. Early bird presale tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. No lineup has been announced yet.

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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VDOT announces I64 express lanes to open on peninsula next month

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced updates to the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Network. Preparations Underway for Peninsula Express Lanes With road construction nearing completion on several segments, more Express Lanes are expected to open in Newport News and Hampton as early as December 2026. This initial opening will include […]

Newport News, VA · 2d

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Port of Virginia modernizes North Berth with additional gantry cranes

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- Six rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes were delivered to the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT). This load of cranes–and their counterparts that were delivered in 2025–are the centerpieces of a renovation and modernization project underway at the North Berth. The state-of-the-art cranes allow for the safe and efficient movement of cargo between the vessel, […]

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Less than half of state toll relief money has been used, casting doubt on future help

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Less than half of the money set aside in the state budget for toll relief at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels has been used, according to state lawmakers, casting doubt on what future relief will look like. State Sens. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) and Emily Jordan (R-Suffolk) informed Portsmouth City Council of […]

Portsmouth, VA · 2d

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Norfolk council approves $1.5 million to study Southside flood protections, major flood fixes remain years away

Norfolk residents waiting for major relief from flooded underpasses and waterlogged streets will likely have to wait until at least 2028 for key upgrades to take shape. The multi-year wait comes as city leaders unanimously approved a $1.5 million agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday to study coastal storm risk protections for Southside communities, including Berkley, Campostella, Campostella Heights, Diggs Town and Oakwood.

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Peruvian replenishment vessel wraps up 5-month deployment

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 30, 2026) — The Peruvian replenishment oiler BAP Tacna (ARL-158) departed Naval Station Norfolk today for its homeport, concluding a successful five-month deployment in support of U.S. Navy Atlantic replenishment services. Since 2004, Tacna has participated in activities with the U.S. Navy, initially on the West...

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City of Norfolk, NPS to celebrate milestone in new Maury High construction

NOFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools, and Heartland Construction will host a beam signing ceremony for the new Maury High School at 3 p.m. on November 13, at 322 Shirley Avenue. Remarks will be made by Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., and NPS Superintendent Jeff Rose, Ed.D. The new four-story high […]

Norfolk, VA · 14h

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Portsmouth council incumbent Bill Moody says he lost reelection by 21 votes

Portsmouth City Council incumbent Bill Moody said he lost reelection by 21 votes to Mark Whitaker after initially being declared a winner. He plans to request a recount.

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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Norfolk's Granby Street Bike Lanes could serve as blueprint for future city projects

NORFOLK, Va. — More than a year after construction began on the Granby Street bike lanes, Norfolk city leaders say the project is providing a blueprint for other potential bike lane expansions throughout the city. The lanes are designed to give cyclists and pedestrians more space while providing a...

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Naval Station Norfolk Treasure Shop donates $17,000 to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, celebrates 53 years of service

NORFOLK, Va. – Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Treasure Shop, a secondhand store for uniforms and household goods, presented a donation of $17,000 to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) on October 21, 2026. This year also marks the shop’s 53rd anniversary, celebrating its continuous support for the Navy community since its founding in 1973.

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Microplastics in the Chesapeake: Report Finds Contaminants in Virginia, Maryland waterways

A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.

Maryland · 1d

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