Inaugural Jazzteenth Festival On Oceanfront For Juneteenth
The inaugural Jazzteenth Festival on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront has announced Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Keke Wyatt and acclaimed soul singer Vivian Green as its first headlining performers. The free public festival will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2405 Atlantic Avenue, bringing live music,...
Can You Sue a Hospital for Nurse Negligence?
If a nurse makes a mistake and you get hurt because of it, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim. Nursing malpractice happens when a nurse does not do their job the right way, and a patient gets hurt because of it. This can happen in many ways, such as giving the wrong medication, giving the wrong dose,...
Virginia Beach fire crews tackle garage fire in military housing community
Fire crews responded Thursday morning to a fire in a military housing community off Shore Drive, where two detached garages were found burning near Gate 5 at Independence Boulevard. Reporter Jordie Clark, who was at the scene, said firefighters and paramedics were moving in and out of the neighborhood through...
Virginia Beach begins to issue fines for speeding in school zones with cameras
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Virginia Beach is set to begin issuing citations and fines to speeding drivers in several school zones installed with automated speed cameras. Three school zone areas were equipped with cameras on Feb. 17, including Red Mill Elementary School, Centerville Elementary School...
Nonprofit founder says ‘my legacy is gone’ nearly 1 year after fire destroys headquarters
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It was almost a year ago when a fire broke out at the Save Them Spay Them Love Them headquarters in Virginia Beach. After going back and forth with the city of Virginia Beach for the past year, the organization’s founder says her legacy at that location may be over. […]
BC Wood Properties Acquires Fairfield Shopping Center in Virginia Beach for $34.9 Million
Virginia Beach, Va. — Lexington, Kentucky-based BC Wood Properties has acquired Fairfield Shopping Center, a 184,106-square-foot shopping center located in Virginia Beach, for $34.9 million. Food Lion and T.J. Maxx anchor the center, which was 93 percent leased at the time of sale. Additional tenants at the property...
🐶 Playful Puppies Ready for Adoption in Virginia Beach
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These adorable pups in Virginia Beach, VA are full of love and ready to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and personality — maybe one of them is meant to be yours!
Some want Virginia Beach schools to reconsider how instruction time is measured
The Virginia Beach School Board decision to add 10 minutes to school days in the upcoming fourth quarter has led to calls for it to reconsider it – and how the district counts instructional time. The board added time between April 13 and June 8 so students wouldn’t be...
Hampton Roads got jokes: Social media pranks for April Fools’ Day
April Fools' Day is fertile ground for social media jokes, and local agencies and organizations across Hampton Roads are getting in on the fun.
Rainbow Cactus owner sentenced to 3 years unsupervised probation for shooting customer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The owner of Rainbow Cactus, a long-standing Virginia Beach nightlife establishment, was sentenced to three years of unsupervised probation after shooting a customer in November 2023. Alan Phillips admitted to shooting Serina Concepcion on Nov. 3, 2023, leaving her critically injured. Phillips...

















