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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)- Virginia Aquarium’s ‘Sharks after Dark’ event for visitors 21+ will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Aquariums bills it as “the perfect monthly event for nocturnal creatures!” See the Aquarium’s nightlife with shark activity and moray eel energy. This adult-only

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development’s (VBED) HIVE small business resource center and the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) have announced new grants for eligible Virginia Beach small businesses. Grants of up to $10,000 will be given to small businesses to

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Providence Road in Chesapeake has reopened after partially closing due to a downed power pole Wednesday afternoon, according to Chesapeake Roads on Twitter. As of around 3:32 p.m. on Sept. 2, the road has reopened between Holly Point Boulevard and Campostella Road.

The Hampton Roads Greenbook app is highlighting local minority-owned restaurants throughout September as part of its new "Green September" initiative.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — South Korea based manufacturer LS Cable & System executives provided additional details about their $689 million manufacturing complex planned for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake. Managing Director Patrick Shim highlighted the facility's critical role in creating a China-free supply chain for nation

Light poured into the entrance hall of Resurrection Lutheran Church’s new child development center. Melanie Mesick, the director of the childcare center and school, said the building is everything she expected it would be — but it won’t fully come to life until its classrooms are full and the hallways are noisy.

File video: June 4, 2026, Navy reservist accused of killing wife denied bond NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — David Varela, accused of killing his wife, had his preliminary hearing today and was charged with first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body, certified to the grand jury.  The defense tried to lessen the first-deg

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach School Board was held in contempt of court on Sep. 1 for ignoring court orders to take down records accusing students of racially motivated bullying, and has been ordered to pay $6,831 in attorney fees. The original incident happened in March 2025 when five white Kellam H

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Police and Chesapeake Fire are at the scene of a fatal crash near Cavalier Boulevard at Holland Boulevard Wednesday evening, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. The crash is being investigated as of around 8:43 p.m. on Sept. 2. Anyone with information about the crash is en

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The new Target store planned for Wards Corner will officially open October 11, 2026. The store will be located at 201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. According to the Target website, the store is approximately 129,000 square feet and is expected to employ more than 140 team members. Servic