Beloved ‘Beach Blaster’ Steven Duke Dies Unexpectedly In Virginia Leaving Community Crestfallen
Ocean View lost one of its brightest lights this week. Steven Eugene Duke — Capt. Duke, the Beach Blaster, the guy who could fill a room, command a mic, and make a whole community feel like family — died unexpectedly in Virginia, his loved ones announced. The hole...
Temaki With a View: Pharrell‑Backed Nami Nori Debuts Beside Atlantic Park’s Surf Lagoon
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Surf meets sushi at the Oceanfront. On Oct. 11, 2025, New York–born hand‑roll bar Nami Nori opened at Atlantic Park, 1892 Pacific Ave., beside the city’s new surf lagoon. Co‑owned by local luminary Pharrell Williams, the temaki specialist arrives with...
Dozens of new trees planted to cool down Portsmouth’s hottest neighborhoods
Virginia Wesleyan University researchers and community volunteers transform Columbia Park with dozens of new trees and shrubs after identifying it as one of Portsmouth’s hottest underserved areas.
Michael Vick goes off following latest Norfolk State loss
Michael Vick wasn't happy following Norfolk State's 35-28 loss to Morgan State University on Saturday, speaking postgame.
Chesapeake Police warn of scam involving impersonation of officers
Chesapeake Police are warning the public about a scam involving the impersonation of their department.
Milk & Honey lands on Settlers Landing: all‑day Southern comfort, early buzz, and a...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Southern comfort just found a daily home in downtown Hampton. The fast‑growing DMV brand Milk & Honey is now open at 1026D Settlers Landing Road, serving from 8 a.m. (until 8 p.m. Sun–Thu and 9 p.m. Fri–Sat). Early buzz is building, and the team is...
Searching for Dave: The Beloved Pharmacist’s Journey
In the world of pharmaceuticals, a good pharmacist can often become a trusted figure in the community. This is the case with Dave, a well-known and respected pharmacist who was previously associated with MacArthur Pharmacy. After the closure of MacArthur, Dave and his team moved to Rite Aid 21st St. However, this...
Contentious Debate: Norfolk School Board Contemplates a Whopping 700% Pay Raise for Its Members
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Norfolk School Board considering over 700% salary increase for board members. Norfolk School Board considering over 700% salary increase for board members.
Late Night Encounter: A Cautionary Tale
A recent post on social media has sparked a conversation about personal safety, particularly during late-night hours. The user shared a disturbing encounter that took place at a 7/11 store on Colonial, where an unidentified man approached him at around 2:15 am. The man, who was described as bald, mixed-race, and...
Man sentenced to 4 years after pleading guilty to grand larceny from Norfolk video...
A man was sentenced to four years in prison Nov. 7 after pleading guilty to grand larceny from a video game store in Ghent May 16, 2024, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney's Office.
