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Gas prices surge in Virginia as Memorial Day travel approaches

NORFOLK, Va. — With Memorial Day weekend approaching, drivers across Hampton Roads are paying high prices at the pump, and experts say relief may not come anytime soon. Experts with AAA predict heavy traffic for the holiday weekend, with more than 1.2 million Virginians expected to travel long distances by car. At the
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Arrest made in 1986 Virginia Beach cold case murder

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Forty years after a woman was found murdered in Virginia Beach, police say they have finally made an arrest in the case. The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field behind Old Donation Elementary School on the morning of May 15, 1986. Her death was ruled a homicide. She was last see
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Armed Forces Brewing sues Norfolk critics for $50 million

The Armed Forces Brewing Company threatened legal action against its loudest critics last year, amid the closure of its Norfolk taphouse and reports that the company hadn’t paid some former employees and vendors. Now, the controversial brewer has filed a lawsuit alleging defamation. The military-themed brewery moved to
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Newington man arrested in connection with 1986 Virginia homicide

Police said officers out of Virginia Beach hold a valid arrest warrant charging the resident in the homicide.
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Armed Forces Brewing Co. files $50M lawsuit alleging campaign to destroy brewery

Armed Forces Brewing Company files $50 million lawsuit alleging 'coordinated campaign' to destroy brewery
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VB settles with former Mt. Trashmore Carnival operator after 2025 closure

The video above is from WAVY’s May 2025 coverage of the carnival closure. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival will not return to Virginia Beach for its traditional Memorial Day Weekend to mid-June run, following the death of the event’s founder and producer earlier this year. Patricia Cadwe
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HRS: Experience The Rhythm Room

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – The Rhythm Room brought good vibes and details of what guests experience all throughout the week. Owner, Dr. Gregory Braxton and their general manager, Tammy Williams, gave us the history and what to expect. From live musical performances and specialty nights hosted by vivacious host, Keisha “Show
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‘It brings me joy’: 16-year-old Pittsburgh teen collecting donations to create care packages for...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Pittsburgh teenager is collecting donations to create care packages for sailors deployed on USS George H.W. Bush. The Bush left for its scheduled deployment in March. As this news reached Pennsylvania, one Pittsburgh teen knew just what to do. Collin Arthrell, 16, started the nonprofit ‘Collins
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Glen Allen student wins First District Congressional Art Competition

Glen Allen student Isabel Chung won the 2026 First District Congressional Art Competition, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced recently. Her winning art piece (pictured above) is titled “A New Beginning at Norfolk.” "The Congressional Art Competition is a way to display the artistic talents of
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First Warning Forecast: Another day of sunshine and 90s

Mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 90s today and tomorrow. Big changes Thursday with a cold front. Highs in the 70s with several rain chances to end the week.

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