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HAMPTON, Va. — Get ready to go backward and try to crack the code with the "Time-Travel Mystery Gala," organized by Hampton City Schools. On March 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center, enjoy the traditional benefits of a gala, such as hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Hollywood meets Hampton: Immerse yourself in this mystery gala that benefits arts, education

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Virginia Beach, VA

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — After more than five years of planning, the Atlantic Park project at the Oceanfront is finally becoming a reality. During a Development Authority Meeting Tuesday morning, one city official said the surf park and entertainment venue backed by Virginia Beach native and Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams has “made it.”

Virginia Beach Atlantic Park project has 'made it,' city leader says

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Engineers and architects kicked off their fight to build the best structure out of canned food Sunday morning. It's the 22nd annual Canstruction competition hosted by and benefiting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Each team had eight hours to build their...

Pros design and build structures out of cans of food in Virginia Beach to benefit the local Foodbank

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — Want to enjoy breakfast in a different way?. On March 25 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., you can dine on the wild side and enjoy exclusive early-morning hours at the Virginia Zoo with their 'Breakfast With The Animals' event. There will be several grab-and-go meal...

Rise, shine and enjoy 'Breakfast With The Animals' at the Virginia Zoo

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The topic of local voting rights took center stage at a Virginia Beach NAACP town hall Tuesday night. The election system was historically all-at-large, which means city council candidates could be elected by voters regardless of the district they live in. However, in November, it...

NAACP town hall focuses on voting system in Virginia Beach

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GRAFTON, Va. — Feeling at home can mean something different for everyone. Whether it's the memories or the company people keep by their side, everyone has a different reason why they say Pop's Drive-In in Grafton feels like home to them. “As we [family] all moved away, get older,...

End of an era | Customers say farewell to Pop's Drive-In, a York County fixture, as it prepares for final closure

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend is back in Virginia Beach for its 51st year. On both Saturday and Sunday morning, thousands of runners took over the Virginia Beach oceanfront. It’s an event that draws runners from all over the country and the world, according to J&A Racing Co-Race Director Amy Frostick.

Thousands of runners take off for 51st annual Shamrock Marathon Weekend

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Have a heart for animals, but can't adopt any more pets? Consider supporting our Paws for Charity fundraiser now through March 22!. The event raises funds for a special nonprofit animal shelter in Virginia Beach called Hope for Life Rescue. Here's why. Over 18,000 of...

How 'Paws for Charity' helps abused, neglected animals in Hampton Roads

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — From March 20 through the 26, you can take advantage of some great deals at restaurants in the Virginia Beach Town Center. This is a big week money-wise for several establishments in that area. “We saw our biggest week sales wise last year during Town...

Check out these tasty specials for 'Virginia Beach Town Center Restaurant Week'

HAMPTON, Va. — It's important to listen to your body and its needs. As such, taking care of your health should be a priority. On March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mary Jackson Community Center in Hampton, you can do so by attending the 'Black Family Health Wellness Expo.'

Check in with your body at the 'Black Family Health Wellness Expo' in Hampton

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A student at Renaissance Academy in Virginia Beach was arrested for allegedly trying to bring a gun to school Monday morning. In an e-mail sent to parents, Renaissance Academy Director James Miller said the gun was detected at the school's security station and the student was arrested immediately. All students and staff were safe.

Student at Renaissance Academy accused of bringing gun to school

NORFOLK, Va. — For several people, the Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a beloved tradition and after a 3-year hiatus due to weather and the COVID-19 pandemic, it's finally back!. “For all the fellow OV lifers who’ve lived in this area almost their whole lives this...

After 3 year hiatus, beloved St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Ocean View in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Going to the dentist can be scary, especially for those who may have never scheduled an appointment in their entire life. That's why KARE Dentistry made it a little bit easier, by bringing the services directly to them. "We do oral health screenings, oral cancer screenings,...

Improving smiles: Mobile clinic offers free dental services in Norfolk

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NORFOLK, Va. — Four North Carolina men were convicted for their role in a 2016 murder-for-hire that resulted in the death of a Norfolk woman, federal prosecutors announced Monday. 59-year-old Lillian Bond was shot to death on April 19, 2016. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial,...

Members of N.C. drug trafficking group convicted for Norfolk murder-for-hire

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Businesses both old and new in Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront district are readying for the expanded foot traffic and expanded footprint of the upcoming Something in the Water music festival. “This [Hampton Roads] is somewhere special where artists come out of, and we need to...

Atlantic Avenue corridor preps for Something in the Water's expanded festival footprint

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The most famous skateboarder in the world has always had a soft spot for Virginia Beach. Tony Hawk sent a special video message to the area during Mayor Bobby Dyer’s State of the City Address Wednesday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Hawk announced...

Tony Hawk has a long history with Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Tucked away in Sandbridge, you can find Peace, Love and Little Donuts. This spot got its start in Pittsburgh with a mishap from the original owner. "It was like an accident. He put the donut machine together incorrectly. So, they started spitting out small, so that started his brain thinking, this is great, I'm not going to change this," Cricket Hedrick said, co-owner of the Sandbridge location.

'You can eat three and not feel guilty' | Peace, Love and Little Donuts brings small bites of bliss to Virginia Beach

NORFOLK, Va. — The health care systems that serve Hampton Roads announced Monday that they will drop their mask mandates, over three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The systems making the change are Bon Secours, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health System,...

Hampton Roads health systems to lift COVID-19 mask mandate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — From jazz music and mask-making to Creole cuisine and more, there's plenty in store for you at the "Taste of New Orleans Festival" in Newport News. On March 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Centura College, you can bring the children for plenty of activities, including face painting and watching the stilt walkers.

Enjoy the taste of New Orleans at this upcoming festival in Newport News

NORFOLK, Va. — Community members will come together to say farewell to their hair for a good cause this St. Patrick's Day weekend. On March 18, the 20th Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraiser will be held at O’Connor Brewing Company in Norfolk starting at 11 a.m. The...

St. Baldrick's fundraising event to be held in Norfolk for 20th year

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach NAACP announced they will be holding a town hall meeting next week to make sure Virginia Beach residents' rights are protected. This comes after the Virginia Beach City Council announced a series of meetings where they are looking for residents' input in the new 10-1 voting system.

NAACP to hold meeting centered on new voting system in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In July of 2020, Raymond Harrington of Virginia Beach won $125,000 in a Pick 4 game through the Virginia Lottery. Now, he's won again, and this time it's bigger and better. This time, Harrington is bringing home the $300,000 top prize from the Diamond Bonus...

Feeling lucky: Virginia Beach man wins lottery for second time

HAMPTON, Va. — Tahara Saron has enjoyed writing for as long as she can remember. "I have a copyright that my parents actually did for me in 2003," Saron said. "I was eleven years old." "It wasn't until I turned eighteen that I actually wanted to pursue it, like,...

'Black sci-fi, Black romance, Black thrillers': How a publishing house in Hampton is giving a platform to authors of color

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It's that time of year when people are slowly returning to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront to enjoy the local food spots and business owners are shaking off the winter cold to give a warm welcome to visitors. At Dough Boys right on 24th and Atlantic...

Virginia Beach Oceanfront serving up excitement in wake of SITW lineup announcement

NORFOLK, Va. — Dominion Energy crews are working rapidly to fix a power outage that is impacting thousands of customers Monday morning. According to Dominion Energy's outage map, over 3,600 customers in Norfolk were without power or experiencing brief outages shortly after 7 a.m. That number was around 70 - mostly in the Campostella Heights section of Norfolk - by about 10 a.m.

UPDATE: Outage now down to around 70 customers in the Campostella Heights area

NORFOLK, Va. — Four men were convicted by a federal jury Monday in a 2016 murder-for-hire cold case in Norfolk. And the FBI says their conviction should be a clear warning to other organized drug dealers operating in Hampton Roads. "It's a long time coming for justice to finally...

Murder-for-hire convictions send a message to organized drug traffickers, FBI says

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How African American families help shaped Newport News' East End - a new museum exhibit explores the topic

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The East End of Newport News has gone through a lot of changes over the years; Right now, it’s in the middle...

How African American families help shaped Newport News' East End - a new museum exhibit explores the topic

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