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Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach hosts massive Easter egg hunt this weekend
8+ hour, 14+ min ago (321+ words) Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach is hosting one of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the area this weekend, featuring over 40,000 hidden eggs and a variety of animal experiences. The event holds special meaning this year. The farm's team…...
Norfolk community rallies at City Hall for Child Abuse Prevention Month
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (193+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The Norfolk community gathered on Friday morning to rally for Child Abuse Prevention month and planted pinwheels for awareness. Norfolk Children's Services and community partners'planted hundreds of blue and silver "Pinwheels for Prevention" in front of City Hall,…...
Jeff Rose officially named Norfolk superintendent
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (384+ words) Jeff Rose officially named Norfolk superintendent'WTKR Jeff Rose has officially been named the superintendent for Norfolk Public Schools after licensing conflict delayed the process The Norfolk School Board unanimously approved Rose's contract as superintendent on Thursday The Virginia Department of…...
Trash truck fire breaks out while Chesapeake reporter covers story on the topic
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (260+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " News 3 Chesapeake reporter Erin Holly was set to cover a story about trash truck fires on Friday after receiving a tip about these incidents occurring across the city. Coincidentally, one broke out in the South Norfolk area of…...
Suspect in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting granted a $50,000 bond as attorney details his defense
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (316+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A 19-year-old suspect facing charges in connection to a Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting that left six bystanders injured has been granted a $50,000 bond. Andrew Anthony is one of five people facing a long list of charges, including…...
Portsmouth woman receives a rental car after a city parks truck crashed into her two parked vehicles
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (298+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " A Portsmouth woman whose two parked trucks were totaled by a city parks vehicle on St. Patrick's Day has received a rental car while the city's insurance covers the damages. Telaza Mitchell received the rental car on Monday…...
Virginia Beach educators raise concerns over extended school schedule
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (414+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Students in Virginia Beach are now on spring break, but when they return April 13 they will face a longer school day. Beginning that day, 10 minutes will be added to each school day through June 8 to make up…...
Chesapeake pastor asks community for help repairing church building ahead of 100 year anniversary
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (386+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " A Chesapeake pastor is asking the community for help repairing a 100-year-old church building so it can continue serving the next generation. Bethel Assembly of God, located at the corner of Grady and Decatur streets in the South…...
Families of the 5/31 Virginia Beach shooting victims visit the memorial site ahead of its grand opening
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (245+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Families of the victims of the 2019 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting visited the 5/31 memorial construction site Wednesday, less than two months before its official opening. Among those at the site was Jason Nixon, whose wife, Kate, was…...
Rare plants arrive at Norfolk Botanical's $50 million 'Garden of Tomorrow' as opening delayed
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (344+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The Norfolk Botanical Garden is installing rare and endangered plants in its new $50 million Garden of Tomorrow project, which is now slated to open late summer following construction delays. The 26,000-square-foot Perry Conservatory will feature rare and endangered…...