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$350M project that will transform Virginia Beach Oceanfront to open next spring
A $350 million project is under way at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that will include a surf park, an entertainment venue, retail and office space, parking and luxury apartment homes. The Atlantic Park project is backed by producer and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams, who launched “Something in the Water” as a...
Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families
Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place […]
Local airport official garners statewide aviation accolade
Washington Airports Task Force president Keith Meurlin was among four 2024 Virginia Aviation Award recipients honored by the Virginia Aviation Conference at an Aug. 7 banquet in Chantilly. Meurlin, who took the task force’s helm in 2014, received the Director’s Award from Virginia Department of Aviation director Greg Campbell....
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
Blog: A nice Friday. Tracking waves from Ernesto.
Hurricane Ernesto became a category 2 storm last night. A bit of dry air was able to wrap into the system again. So the strengthening had paused for a bit. The system is very large which means that the overall (ACE) energy is also becoming large. Ernesto is forecast to move almost directly towards Bermuda over the next 24 hours. This will put it near the island by early tomorrow morning.
Scholarship winner Blair Dickens pulls off double feat
Blair Dickens, of Skippers, Virginia, wasn’t present when Mary Duncan announced that the 2024 Greensville County High School graduate was the recipient of the 2024 $1,000 Moses Archie Clements Scholarship before The Crossing on Saturday. William & Mary-bound Dickens was busy with another commitment that ended successfully by winning the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair title.
Apollo Pet of the Week
Apollo is a friendly six month old puppy In spite of being surrendered to the shelter by his previous owner due to circumstances beyond his control, he remains a playful and affectionate companion. This sweet boy is housebroken, child-friendly, fond of hugs and seeking a loving family. If you are interested in adopting Apollo, please reach out to us at (757)758-2062 or visit our shelter located at 14493 Robinson Road, Stony Creek Va 23882.
Hot and Humid Saturday and tracking thunderstorm chances this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – Temperatures Saturday will top out near 90 in many spots, so take it easy outside as heat indexes will be even higher today. Here are the forecast highs for the region. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has most of the area under a level 1 risk...
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