Vaping’s effect on 757: The industry targets minorities and the youth
In urban areas, vape and tobacco shops flood communities. They target minorities and the youth who are experiencing poverty, harsh daily life, or stress. Tobacco and vaping shop products serve as relief, escape, and, for some, entertainment. Vaping violations in the 757 regions in 2023-2024 ranged from 300 to 1,085...
Federal health care changes could have big impact on Virginia’s free and charitable clinics
SUFFOLK, Va. — Health care changes being made at the federal level could have a big impact on free clinics in Virginia. More than 300,000 Virginians could become uninsured thanks to changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. That’s according to a U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee Minority report.
CBN trims workforce, citing changing media landscape
The Christian Broadcasting Network is cutting 8.4% of its U.S. workforce as part of a “strategic realignment,” the ministry said. CBN, based in Virginia Beach, operates television, digital and humanitarian ministries worldwide. CBN had about 1,100 employees in the U.S. in 2024, according to its latest tax filing....
This Virginia Coastal Café Turns Fresh Catch Into Culinary Art
Can a restaurant really make you fall in love with seafood all over again? Skeptics might say every coastal spot claims to serve the freshest catch, but Catch 31 Fish House & Bar at 3001 Atlantic Ave in Virginia Beach proves that some places actually deliver on that promise. Perched...
Ari Lennox brings ‘Vacancy’ tour to Virginia Beach’s The Dome in June
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ari Lennox is bringing her 2026 North American tour to Virginia Beach this summer. Lennox will perform at The Dome by Rutter Mills on June 2 as part of a 31-city tour produced by Live Nation in support of her third studio album, Vacancy.
Man dead after shooting on Davidson Street in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 7400 block of Davidson Street around 3:20 a.m., where they found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not...
Only on 10: Charge dismissed with prejudice for man arrested for wearing mask in...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — As 10 On Your Side first reported, a felony charge of wearing a mask in public has been dropped against a Norfolk man. Only 10 On Your Side was in the Norfolk courtroom when Jorge Miguel Diaz Jr., 29, appeared before the judge for a hearing that took less than a minute. […]
Norfolk store owner says customer was taken by ICE inside their store
NORFOLK, Va, (WAVY) — Employees at Lempira Latin Store in Norfolk are still processing what they say was an ICE raid inside their store. Store co-owner Elena Moreno said it was just a normal day working behind the counter when suddenly, a customer came sprinting through the door shouting. “I saw he came in running […]
Virginia Beach Students learning skills to detect AI news content
In an advanced journalism class at VA Beach's Ocean Lakes High School, students are grappling with an increasingly difficult challenge: identifying news content impacted by artificial intelligence.
New plaque at Virginia Beach City Hall honors indigenous people
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach city leaders are taking a formal step to honor the indigenous tribes who first called this region home. A special ceremony was held at Virginia Beach City Hall on Thursday to unveil a new land acknowledgment statement plaque, which will now be permanently displayed in the building...
