7+ mon, 2+ week ago (31+ words) Dave Brat, Ph.D., of Lynchburg represented Virginia's 7th Congressional District from 2015-2019. He is the senior vice president of business relations at Liberty University. This column reflects his ......

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Even though the opening date hasn't been announced, The Dome'is already selling tickets. The Dome is part of Virginia Beach's $350-million Atlantic Park project on 20th Street and includes an indoor music hall that seats 3,500 and an outdoor amphitheater that bumps the venue's seating to 5,000. It is expected to host 100 events yearly at the Oceanfront starting in the spring.'Seven shows have been booked and tickets for six are available through livenation.com. Tickets for Joe Russo's Almost Dead band go on sale this week, with presale tickets'available Wednesday. Joe Russo's Almost Dead, music, May 22. Kevin James: "Owls Don't Walk," comedy, June 6. Sarah Millican: "Late Bloomer," comedy, June 15. Diana Krall, music, July 6. Cody Jinks " "The Hippies and Cowboys Tour," music, Aug. 11. Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, music, Aug. 28. Papa Roach & Rise Against: "Rise of the Roach Tour," music, Sept....

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (163+ words) Restaurants celebrate milestones, new eatery come to former Jamestown Pie site and more business news in the Historic Triangle. Restaurants celebrate milestones, new eatery come to former Jamestown Pie site and more business news in the Historic Triangle. More in Virginia Gazette News Restaurants celebrate milestones, new eatery come to former Jamestown Pie site and more business news in the Historic Triangle. More in Virginia Gazette News Restaurants celebrate milestones, new eatery come to former Jamestown Pie site and more business news in the Historic Triangle. More in Virginia Gazette News Restaurants celebrate milestones, new eatery come to former Jamestown Pie site and more business news in the Historic Triangle. More in Virginia Gazette News Restaurants celebrate milestones, new eatery come to former Jamestown Pie site and more business news in the Historic Triangle. More in Virginia Gazette News Restaurants…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago (353+ words) A new arts foundation plans to add more artists and creative collaborations to the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach. "We developed this idea by listening to what the community asked for. Artists were looking for studio space. This is like an incubator for artists," co-founder Monica Turley said. "Also, we wanted a landing pad for the ViBe." Founded by artists Turley and Tessa Hall Duquette, the foundation was made possible through donors, grants and tax-deductible donations. Duquette said the family of artist Patricia Krekorian donated 19 boxes full of 300 original paintings to help fund a scholarship to support the foundation's children's programs. Krekorian's great-granddaughter had attended a camp at The Garage, an art event space owned by Duquette. "Her family was so moved by the experience and impact of our education programs that they chose to honor Patricia's legacy in…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (822+ words) Bob Sinclair Sr. is credited for the company's growth from a single Norfolk station to five. He named BOB-FM for his son, who is the third generation in the family business. Broadcasting titan Bob Sinclair Sr. shaped the world of radio in Hampton Roads. The longtime owner of Norfolk-based Sinclair Communications died on April 20 at 79. His son, Bob Sinclair Jr., and longtime employees carry on his legacy. "He loved the radio business," said Sinclair Jr., whose father named the station BOB-FM for his only son. Sinclair Sr. is credited for the company's growth from a single Norfolk station to five. His father, John Sinclair, founded the company in 1966. Today, the Sinclair portfolio includes AM 790 WNIS, 93.7 BOB-FM, US 106.1, 96X and WTAR (96.5 FM and 850 AM). Sinclair's nine radio stations in Austin, Texas, are managed under Waterloo Media. Sinclair Sr. was a visionary, trailblazer,…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago (1752+ words) Castle Shops, a 37,390-square-foot discount and service-based retail strip center on 2.57 acres, was sold for $5.4 million. Jeff Fritz and Jay O'Donnell represented the seller, while George Fox was leasing adviser. Northbridge acquired Airport Business Center, 1457 Miller Store Road, Virginia Beach, from DSC Partners. Airport Business Center is a hyper-infill, 65,192square foot ClassA shallow bay property on 4.57 acres located adjacent to Norfolk International Airport. Eric Robison and Bo McKown of Thalhimer's Capital Markets Group represented the seller. M.A.R.E. Holdings, LLC purchased a half acre of land at 5129 Singleton Way from Princess Anne/Witchduck Associates 1 for $1.15 million. Marci Phillips represented the buyer. Atlantic Union Bank recently signed a full floor lease for approximately 12,000 square feet at One Columbus Center, located in the heart in Town Center in Virginia Beach. The new tenant's presence brings Armada Hoffler's Town Center office portfolio to 99% occupancy. Divaris Real…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (626+ words) Whether it's new music, biopics, runway buzz hot from Paris or tussles with PETA, Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams ensures year after year that his name, exploits and undertakings remain part of the pop-culture zeitgeist. Throughout it all, he reps his city. While his Something in the Water music festival at the Oceanfront was officially canceled in January, Williams isn't done with Virginia Beach. The Grammy Award-winning fashionista is still showing love. On Thursday, he launched a brand called Virginia'via social media and a website that showcases the work of Virginia Beach visual artist Sam Clayman. "I think there's a connection that a lot of us creatives, from this area, have to one another," Clayman said. "We saw the same stuff. We smelled the same stuff. We felt the same stuff growing up here. There's just something that will kind…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (289+ words) Good morning, Hampton Roads! "Good Morning America" is coming to Portsmouth. The famed morning news program is sending ABC News" chief meteorologist and chief climate correspondent to spotlight Mercy Chefs, the Portsmouth-based nonprofit humanitarian relief organization, for a live Friday broadcast for its 7-9 a.m. show. The visit is part of the show"s yearlong series, "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful," for which'a correspondent or anchor travels to a new state every week to report on regional culture or local changemakers. This week it"s Ginger Zee, who said she is excited for the chance to be back in Virginia. She has an aunt, uncle and cousins in Hampton. "So it"s really nice that we are going to be able to drop in and see a little bit of their home area because I don"t get to go do…...

9+ mon, 5+ day ago (90+ words) Sunday 29:11 Soul Food Kitchen opened in January in a Newport News shopping strip on Jefferson Avenue near 50th Street. Owners Nakeisha Cummings and her brothers, Antonio Cummings Sr. and Raymond Cummings Jr., used to run Pinkfish Seafood Bistro in Hampton. Sunday 29:11 Soul Food Kitchen opened in January in a Newport News shopping strip on Jefferson Avenue near 50th Street. Owners Nakeisha Cummings and her brothers, Antonio Cummings Sr. and Raymond Cummings Jr., used to run Pinkfish Seafood Bistro in Hampton. More in Restaurants, Food and Drink...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (93+ words) It's truly an exciting time for Norfolk State University Athletics and Spartan nation," Dr. Melody Webb said on her Chat & Chew Zoom call. "We are entering a new era, one that's filled with momentum, excitement, opportunity and tremendous pride in our university." It's truly an exciting time for Norfolk State University Athletics and Spartan nation," Dr. Melody Webb said on her Chat & Chew Zoom call. "We are entering a new era, one that's filled with momentum, excitement, opportunity and tremendous pride in our university." More in College Sports...