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"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.
Virginia Beach’s economic development director has resigned
VIRGINIA BEACH — In less than six months after taking the role of economic development director for Virginia Beach, Charles “Chuck” Rigney has resigned. Rigney put in his notice of resignation on Wednesday, city spokesperson Tiffany Russell confirmed in an email. Rigney was hired by the city in March 2023 and had been director of economic development since February. Deputy City Manager Amanda ...
LMF: The Interview- Jae Sinnett
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Ahead of his Live Music Friday performance, jazz drummer, composer, educator, and radio host Jae Sinnett shared about his non-profit and the upcoming Phoebus Jazz Festival. The Phoebus Jazz Festival is happening September 27-29 at The American Theatre in Hampton.
For Tides’ Colin Selby, home games are really home games
NORFOLK — Harbor Park, it turns out, isn’t exactly what Colin Selby recalls from his youth. As his parents and other members of his extended baseball family worked the ballpark’s concession stands years ago to raise money for a team trip to Cooperstown, New York, the younger Selby marveled at the size of the venue. Now that it’s essentially his office, Selby is over it. A native of Chesapeake ...
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
Historic HIV-heart donation in Norfolk marks the 3rd ever in the U.S.
Zackariah Pate loved being an uncle. Nieces Nataleigh Goodwin, 6, and Emileigh Griffith, 2, loved him back, especially when he took them outside to draw with sidewalk chalk or to search for worms. “That’s me and Emileigh and Aunt Ashleigh and Uncle Zack,” Nataleigh said, showing off a picture she drew while Ashleigh Blankenship spoke about the historic donation of her brother’s heart. “I miss ...
Pair of manatees spotted in the Hague in Norfolk
Two manatees were spotted Thursday morning in the Hague, a relatively rare sight in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk. The sea cows were spotted about 10 a.m. by a Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot staff photographer, who said they were about 6-8 feet long, from the Hague’s pedestrian bridge. A small group of people stopped to watch as the pair floated in the Hague. Just three weeks ago, a manatee ...
Local Olympic Athletes: ODU alum Stephanie Roble competing in sailing
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Old Dominion University alum Stephanie Roble ’11 is competing for the United States in sailing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Roble’s second Olympics appearance. She is sailing with Maggie Shea in the games in the Skiff – 49erFX. Roble and Shea have been on the professional trail as […]
Sussex council removes building size restriction for Nanticoke cultural center
A condition of approval limiting the size of a planned addition to the Nanticoke Indian Cultural Community Center on Route 24 between Long Neck and Millsboro has been rescinded by Sussex County Council. At its July 16 meeting, council unanimously removed a condition restricting the size to 20-feet-by-50 meet, or...
Mourners demand justice for star Virginia basketball player killed in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Jakolbi Taylor was a gifted basketball player, never scared of taking a big shot when it mattered most. In the final game he ever played — an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach last weekend — the Patrick Henry High School star dropped 43 points. “He could put the team on […]
Police investigating after body found in water
SALISBURY, Md. – Saturday, Salisbury Police confirmed that a woman was found deceased in the water in the area of Lake Street and West Isabella Street, prompting an unattended death investigation. Details are still limited in this ongoing investigation, WMDT will keep you updated with the latest as more...
Cool things happening on the Shore this weekend
Pictured courtesy of the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. The 18th annual Bayside Poker Run will be held on Saturday, July 27 with its headquarters at the Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club. Sponsored by the Pungoteague Ruritan Club and the Onancock Rotary Club, this event raised over $10,000 last year for local scholarships and local, nonprofit organizations.
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