Painted Tree abruptly closed all locations nationwide in April. A new company is resurrecting...
Just six weeks ago, the Painted Tree Boutiques went bankrupt. The national chain, which rented space to local businesses selling locally-made goods, gave vendors 10 days to move. Robin Brickell, owner of women’s clothing store Robin Boutique, wasn’t necessarily shocked when she heard the news. “I was surprised...
Sailor charged in Magnolia Chase Way murder is in a coma and may never...
The Navy sailor accused of shooting and killing the mother of his child Sunday after the child's death the day before is in a medically-induced coma after shooting himself in the head.
MacArthur Center’s final days leave local businesses searching for what’s next
A walk through MacArthur Center today feels like a bygone era of retail. The lighting is dim, casting long shadows across row after row of dark, shuttered storefronts. The only sound is the hollow echo of stray footsteps where kiosks once stood in a building once defined by foot traffic and big-box stores.
The Huntington Beach swimming advisory lifted: PHD
The Peninsula Health District has lifted the swimming advisory for Huntington Beach as it now meets the state's recreational water quality standards on Thursday.
Loaded gun found on student at Camelot Elementary School in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– A student at a Chesapeake Elementary School was found in possession of a loaded gun Thursday. According to officials, school administrators discovered the loaded firearm in a student’s backpack, at Camelot Elementary School, during an unrelated disciplinary investigation. Officials say the firea
One dead, two injured in late-night Portsmouth shooting
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting on Virginia Avenue in Portsmouth, VA late Thursday night, with a second shooting reported on Peach Street shortly after.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump files lawsuit alleging wrongful death in Rolin Hill case
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A nationally known civil rights attorney announced he has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the 2024 case of Rolin Hill. Attorney Ben Crump, who has represented the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon Martin and others, posted on X on Thursday that Hill needed "compassion, care, and
Klassic Doughnuts keeps community coming back for more despite rising costs
Despite rising costs for ingredients like butter and cream, customers have continued to show up and support the business. Hochstetler said Klassic Doughnuts has seen growth this year compared to last.
Why Locals OBSESS Over This Family-Owned Soul Food Restaurant In Norfolk, VA
Open Wed–Thu 11:00 AM–6:00 PM | Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (closed Mon–Tue) Some restaurants feed you a meal. My Mama’s Kitchen in Norfolk, Virginia feeds you something more — comfort, culture, and a whole lot of love on every plate. This family-owned soul...
One person seriously hurt in crash on Sunstream Parkway
One person was seriously hurt in a crash on Sunstream Parkway on Friday morning, according to Virginia Beach police.

















