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Bacteria Concerns Lead to Swimming Ban at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
A swimming advisory has been issued for a key section of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The advisory spans from 22nd Street to 37th Street, covering popular tourist spots like the Neptune Statue and the bustling boardwalk. The Virginia Department of Health issued the advisory after routine tests showed high levels...
Country music star cancels shows after heartbreaking news
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Country musician Lauran Alaina is canceling upcoming shows after her father’s recent death. The musician announced her father’s passing on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet,” she said in her post....
World premiere of Pharrell's movie set for 2024 Something in the Water weekend at the Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Sources close to Pharrell Williams have confirmed the dates for this year's Something in the Water Festival. 13News Now obtained a letter sent to area community partners stating the festival will return to Virginia Beach with concerts on October 12 and 13. Thursday evening, festival...
Woman wins big after playing the same numbers in six lottery tickets
Latoya Burke made more money thanks to her excellent judgment and good fortune. The Chesapeake resident purchased six tickets in the Pick 5 game of the Virginia Lottery, all of which had the same five numbers and were intended for the drawing on June 5. Each of those tickets was...
Dairy Queen, GEICO help make miracles for CHKD
Area Dairy Queen franchisee, Mitch Sandlin, owner of Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen (MADQ), a collection of 15 local DQ restaurants, has recently surpassed $1.8 million towards a pledge of $5 million to the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters made in 2020. A Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen news release noted that the MADQ team is […] The post Dairy Queen, GEICO help make miracles for CHKD appeared first on The Tidewater News.
"If you're not pushing the envelope, you're not really telling a story:” Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents provocative shows, 77 years on
Don't be fooled by the name. The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach thinks big. The venue, tucked into a residential neighborhood, seats only 176. Everybody from ushers to actors to the board of directors is a volunteer. But this community theater rooted in 77 years of history isn't shy when it comes to contemporary issues and challenging productions.
Family of fisherman takes others fishing for free to help them cope with pediatric cancer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Tucker Davis and his dad are getting ready to head out for a day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. “It's a welcome distraction from everything we’ve been going through,” said Adam Davis, Tucker's dad. “In 2019 Tucker was diagnosed with a brain...
Kehlani coming to Portsmouth for 'Crash World Tour'
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Kehlani is coming to Portsmouth this fall as part of her world tour. Live Nation announced on Wednesday that the artist's "Crash World Tour" is coming to the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion on Saturday, September 21. The tour, which will visit 31 cities, includes rappers FLO...
How growing up in Hampton Roads shaped rising star Roberta Lea’s love for music
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Local musician Roberta Lea is celebrating a career milestone: Country Music Television is debuting her first-ever music video. However, as she gains national recognition, she's keeping her Hampton Roads roots at the forefront. Lea was born and raised in Norfolk, but her unique mix of...
Peninsula Community Theatre launches season with Shakespeare, nuns and Studs Terkel adaptation
Peninsula Community Theatre opens its 64th season this weekend with a musical that pokes fun at Shakespeare. “Something Rotten” is set in the 1590s when brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are trying to write a play but are in Shakespeare’s shadow. They get inspiration when a local clairvoyant tells them that future plays will have singing, dancing and acting all together. That is when they decide to write the first musical.
Farmers Market Week highlights impact
Picking out farm-fresh produce, mingling with growers and supporting the community are all part of a day’s fun when visiting a local farmers market. As National Farmers Market Week kicks off Aug. 4-10, communities are celebrating the role farmers markets play in supporting local agriculture, building connections and delivering fresh local produce to patrons. Now […] The post Farmers Market Week highlights impact appeared first on Farmville.
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