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Fill An Entire Cart For Only $25 At This Massive Thrift Store In Virginia

Somewhere in Virginia Beach, there’s a thrift store that will make you question every full-price purchase you’ve ever made in your life. The CHKD Thrift Store on Virginia Beach Boulevard is the kind of place that turns ordinary Saturday errands into a full-blown treasure hunt, and the best part is that every single dollar you spend there goes toward helping sick kids get better.

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

WTKR

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Long-vacant Newport News building set for demolition along Jefferson Avenue

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A long-vacant commercial building along Jefferson Avenue is expected to be demolished as Newport News continues efforts to improve and revitalize the corridor. The roughly 18,000-square-foot building previously housed Unclaimed Freight Company, a furniture store in the Sedgefield area of the city. Neighbor Ron Cupp,...

Newport News, VA · 2d

Virginia Mercury

Newport News to create $9.5 million seafood market, revamp industrial park

Drive to the eastern end of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News and you’ll mainly find warehouses, industrial buildings and parking lots before the roadway terminates at the James River. But in a few years, this area will play host to a revamped waterside seafood market, where citizens can eat the catch of the day as […]

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WTKR News 3

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.

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Bargain Hunters Will Absolutely Love This Enormous Outlet Mall Hiding In Virginia

Somewhere between Colonial Williamsburg’s cobblestone streets and the roar of Busch Gardens’ roller coasters, there’s a shopping destination that a surprising number of people haven’t fully discovered yet. Williamsburg Premium Outlets sits right there in Williamsburg, Virginia, quietly delivering one of the best outlet shopping experiences...

Williamsburg, VA · 1d

13News Now

FORECAST: Weekend freeze threat follows sharp drop in temperatures

Williamsburg, VA · 11h

fastfoodclub.com

Six Virginia Seafood Restaurants Where Oyster Stew Season Starts The Minute It Turns Cold

The first chilly evening in Virginia changes what people want on the table. Iced tea and fried baskets suddenly feel less appealing, and a warm bowl of oyster stew starts calling your name. Oyster stew is about as old-school Virginia as food gets, built on buttery broth, cream, and plump...

Newport News, VA · 3d

whro.org

Mayor Phil Jones plans to 'give his 30s' to Newport News

On the last day of early voting, Newport News Mayor Phil Jones posted outside of Denbigh Community Center with his family to greet voters. He said hello to almost every passerby, or thanked them for voting. For the ones wearing a sports team jersey, he made sure to ask how their team would do. For those who wanted it, he jumped in on selfies.

Newport News, VA · 2d

whro.org

Community ‘food forest’ finally breaks ground in Newport News

Nonprofit leaders are working to transform a plot of land in the Southeast neighborhood into a “food forest” where neighbors can roam through greenery and pluck produce for free. The Newport News Green Foundation recently broke ground on the $1 million Sarfan Food Forest, which has been in...

Newport News, VA · 17h

WAVY News 10

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Dick Lamb, longtime Hampton Roads radio icon, dies at 88

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Dick Lamb, one of the most familiar voices in Hampton Roads radio, died Tuesday morning. He was 88. According to a statement, Lamb passed away peacefully at his home following a lengthy illness. Lamb’s voice had been heard across Hampton Roads for decades, hosting “Breakfast Brunch” on 101.3 2WD for more […]

Hampton Roads, VA · 2d

WTKR News 3

First Warning Forecast: Cooler & breezy as we head into the weekend

James City County, VA · 1h

whro.org

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Colonial Williamsburg celebrates its 100th with parade, free admission on Saturday

One hundred years ago, the rector of Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg shared with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife his idea of restoring the once-Colonial capital. Now, more than 300 restored buildings later, Colonial Williamsburg is recognizing its 100th anniversary this weekend with free admission, music and...

Williamsburg, VA · 17h

Nerdable

8 Strange Discoveries Made Inside Old American Wells

Old American wells aren’t just filled with water. Archaeologists have uncovered some seriously surprising objects buried beneath the ground, ranging […]

Williamsburg, VA · 14h

hoodline.com

Newport News Breaks Ground On $450M Navy Housing Tower for 1,500 Sailors

A $450 million military housing project officially broke ground in downtown Newport News, with city, Navy and development officials gathering near Warwick Boulevard to mark the start of construction on a nearly 1-million-square-foot complex that will eventually house up to 1,500 sailors. The project, called HomePort Hampton Roads 2, is planned to rise on the site of the century-old Huntington Hall, formerly Newport News High School, and will include 750 apartment units, retail space and a parking garage with more than 1,000 vehicle spaces.

Newport News, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

Gospel artists give back before big performance

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Two gospel artists have teamed up with local community partners to give back to Hampton Roads before a big performance this weekend! Tamela and David Mann are award-winning gospel artists. They will join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra this Saturday for a one-night-only performance in Newport News. Before that show, the […]

WAVY News 10

Military housing getting an upgrade in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — There’s an upgrade on the way for military housing in Newport News. The high-rise housing, called Huntington Hall, will change both the city skyline and the quality of life for more than 1,000 sailors. It’ll go down as one of the largest public-private partnerships in the city of Newport News’ […]

Newport News, VA · 3d

WAVY News 10

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 […]

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