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America's 10 Most Deadliest Bodies of Water

These are the top 10 most dangerous water bodies across the nation, where natural beauty meets a cautionary dark side.

Green, Nancy Wible

Nancy Green, former resident of Stanardsville, passed away on April 22nd from complications related to a long time battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Nancy was

Chincoteague set for 100th Pony Penning

A 'huge' turnout is expected for the centennial of this island tradition, made famous by a pony named "Misty of Chincoteague."

Virginia Beach housing grant program aims at increasing affordable options

The program works by taking a different approach to levying funds. And developers are already lining up for it.

World shares slip as tech shares are hit by fresh AI chip controls

World markets have fallen as technology shares were hit by fresh U.S. controls on exports of advanced computer chips.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

REAL ID Deadline Approaching

REAL ID federal enforcement deadline fast approaching, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) joined the Transportation

Man convicted of attempted murder of VBPD officer sentenced to serve 10 years

A man who prosecutors say attempted to murder an undercover Virginia Beach police officer in the Level Green neighborhood last year was sentenced to serve 10 years on Monday, March 24.

Newly-approved state study aims to codify Virginia’s coastal resilience funding

State policy, fund dedicated to projects gives localities confidence as their capital improvement budgets evolve to include infrastructure storm risk projects, requiring millions

Commentary: Kennedy shows West Virginia who he is

When someone shows you who they are, believe them. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. showed West Virginians exactly who he is on Friday during a press conference when he publicly “fat-shamed” Governor Patrick Morrisey.

Norfolk Academy senior wins national title in boys shot put

Senior Chance Stuart recently won the Adidas indoor national championship in the shot put with a distance of 58 feet, 9 1/2 inches. Bulldogs coach Patrick Fernando said Stuart is NA’s first

Is there an ‘enjoyable commute’ in Connecticut? One survey says yes, though you may not agree

According to a survey of 3,105 drivers by Quantrell Volvo, who were asked to share the commutes they love the most, three from Connecticut made the list.

Light aircraft forced to land on Durban beach

The light aircraft which was experiencing engine problems in the vicinity of Virginia Airport was forced to land on a nearby beach.

Newport News’ top prosecutor has a challenger. She vows community outreach to curb crime.

Shannon Jones is challenging the second longest-serving elected prosecutor in Virginia who has run uncontested since 1990. Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn was once Jones’ mentor

Dominican judge officially closes case against last man to see missing college student

A Dominican judge released the full legal reasoning behind his decision to grant Joshua Steven Riibe's habeas corpus case in Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance.

Photos: Red Wing Park opens for Cherry Blossom Festival

Red Wing Park opened its doors for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on March 29, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Thousands turned out for the chance to see the trees in full bloom.

Column: 10 years later, ViBe has transformed Virginia Beach culture

The success of the ViBe Creative District is proof that when economic opportunity and creative expression come together, extraordinary things happen, Arts Alliance’s Lewis

Virginia Beach-based Operation Smile set sights on global training initiative, expansion

Operation 100 will train 100 surgical teams across 100 hospitals, equipping them with skills, equipment and health care infrastructure to deliver surgery closer to patients’ homes.

The 23 Most Treasured Local Spots In The South, According To Our Readers

We asked our readers to share their very favorite spots in their home states, and they delivered with insider tips, personal anecdotes, and raving reviews. Here, uncover the South's best local treasures.

Where to watch NASCAR Truck Series Martinsville spring race today: Time, channel, free live stream

The Truck Series Spring Race, a.k.a. the Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200, kicks off a weekend of NASCAR action in Virginia.

Newport News proposes ‘conservative’ $1.2 billion budget based on community feedback

Newport News’ $1.2 billion proposed spending plan for the 2026 fiscal year operating budget attempts to balance addressing community needs with more conservative spending amid uncertainty

Virginia man hits $541K jackpot while ‘goofing around’ online

What began as a casual moment of online gaming ended in a six-figure windfall for a Virginia Beach man who struck a $541,440 jackpot

Vice president's Greenland visit, synthetic dye ban, and Trump targets the Smithsonian

Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to ban synthetic dyes, and President Trump's executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution are the key stories from the White House today.

Beach Town Poised To Use Green Left’s Favorite Legal Strategy Against Massive Offshore Wind Project

The town of Nantucket, Massachusetts looks set to use one of the green left’s go-to legal strategies against a massive

Notre Dame's Jadin O'Brien earns key award

Notre Dame track and field athlete Jadin O'Brien earned her third Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Field Athlete of the Year award. This follows her winning both the ACC and NCAA championships in the pentathlon. She had back-to-back personal, school, and ACC records, along with facility records, in the two championships.

Why Virginia Beach school sports events could cost more to attend

School leaders presented a proposal on Tuesday night to raise ticket prices and implement ticketing for events that have previously been free.

Moving company presses VA members of Congress for answers to moving issues facing military families

Moving company presses VA members of Congress for answers to moving issues facing military families as DoD rolls out new moving process

New Virginia Beach Monopoly game features iconic landmarks

Virginia Beach Edition, the Boardwalk and Town Center are the most expensive and yet most desired properties on the board. A host of other local landmarks, organizations and

College basketball coach puts out video statement responding to fake rumors

A college basketball coach had to put out a statement that he wasn't leaving his team after several fake reports suggested otherwise.

Cardiac arrest survivor thanks VB first responders

A man who beat the odds after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2023 had the chance to thank the Virginia Beach first responders who gave him a second shot at life.

The 14 stupidest FCC complaints about the Super Bowl halftime show

This week the FCC released the 125 complaints about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show and we read through all of them so you don’t have to, picking out the absolute stupidest ones. If you wrote one of these then you’re bad, and you should feel bad.

What are the worst cities in the nation for allergy sufferers? Virginia Beach is up there.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released the worst cities for allergies in 2025. Where does Hampton Roads align?

Virginia Beach Police Investigate Grant Avenue Shooting

Virginia Beach Police Investigate Grant Avenue Shooting **VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** - The Virginia Beach Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on Grant Avenue on Friday at 2:07 p.m. Officers arrived in the 700 block to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

'Miracle Man' in Virginia Beach says he is 'living proof' of why every 911 call matters

In a poignant reminder of the heroism displayed by first responders, David Preuss survived a near-fatal cardiac arrest at his Virginia Beach home on October 21, 2023.

Why a Virginia Beach preservationist rejects teardown trend, wants to save North End home

Katie Denton owns Bees Nees, a business focused on local real estate preservation. She and an investor bought the Colonial-style, 3,400-square-foot brick house at 209 44th St. to restore and sell