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West Virginia Man Arrested After Two Crashes
News Summary A 42-year-old man, Mark Beddow, from West Virginia, has been arrested after causing two separate vehicle crashes early on October 12. The first incident involved his pickup truck...
Virginia Beach Sentences Sex Offender to Over 56 Years After Undercover Operation
News Summary Virginia Beach has sentenced 65-year-old Ricky Horton, a registered sex offender, to 51 years in prison following an undercover sting operation. Horton was arrested for multiple charges including...
Virginia Beach Man Sentenced for Rape of Minor
News Summary In a major legal ruling, Ricardo Leonel Mejia, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, received a 30-year prison sentence for the repeated rape of an 11-year-old girl in...
West Virginia Man Arrested in Hit-and-Run Incident
News Summary A West Virginia man has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident in Bethany Beach. The police received reports of a pickup truck, displaying West Virginia plates, crashing into...
Virginia Beach Domestic Incident Leaves One Injured
News Summary A domestic-related incident at Marjac Suites in Virginia Beach has left one person injured and is currently under investigation by local authorities. The event occurred Friday afternoon around...
Virginia Democratic Attorney General Candidate Faces Backlash
News Summary Jay Jones, a candidate for Virginia’s attorney general, is encountering severe backlash after violent text messages he sent were revealed. The messages included graphic comments about shooting a...
Search efforts for missing Virginia Beach boy end in tragedy
News Summary The body of Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo, a 12-year-old boy missing since Friday, was found in a pond. His family reported a ransom demand shortly before the discovery....
Virginia Beach Hosts Thrilling Red Bull Quicksand Race with Local and Elite Runners
News Summary Virginia Beach’s annual Red Bull Quicksand race attracted over 215 participants, highlighting local talent alongside elite athletes. Dustin Jutras and Millie Guadano triumphed in men’s and women’s solo...
James King Sentenced to Life for Murder of Lexie Walters
News Summary James King, a violent offender, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Lexie Walters in Virginia Beach. King’s criminal history raises concerns about potential...
BUSINESS
Virginia Beach Schools Face Huge Healthcare Premium Increases and Legal Action
News Summary Virginia Beach City Public Schools employees and retirees are confronting significant health insurance premium hikes set for January 2026. The increases, varying from $2.04 to $210.97 per pay...
Virginia Beach Hosts National Surf Competition in Wave Pool
News Summary Virginia Beach hosted the US National Rip Curl GromSearch Final, showcasing top young surfers in a state-of-the-art wave pool. The event attracted 64 under-16 athletes, emphasizing the area’s...
Virginia Beach Adds Advanced Dredge to Improve Waterway Maintenance
News Summary Virginia Beach has received a new Ellicott Series 1870 G2 Dragon dredge named Sandpiper, enhancing dredging capacity with upgraded hydraulics and EPA-compliant engines. This investment replaces the aging...
West Virginia Man Arrested After Two Crashes
News Summary A 42-year-old man, Mark Beddow, from West Virginia, has been arrested after causing two separate vehicle crashes early on October 12. The first incident involved his pickup truck...
Virginia Beach Sentences Sex Offender to Over 56 Years After Undercover Operation
News Summary Virginia Beach has sentenced 65-year-old Ricky Horton, a registered sex offender, to 51 years in prison following an undercover sting operation. Horton was arrested for multiple charges including...
Virginia Beach Man Sentenced for Rape of Minor
News Summary In a major legal ruling, Ricardo Leonel Mejia, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, received a 30-year prison sentence for the repeated rape of an 11-year-old girl in...
Smartmouth Brewing to Close Norfolk Location Amid Market Changes
News Summary Smartmouth Brewing announced the upcoming closure of its Norfolk site in the Chelsea district after 13 years due to evolving market conditions and shifting consumer preferences. The brewery...
Coastal Storm Causes Flooding and Disruptions in Virginia Beach
News Summary Virginia Beach faced significant flooding along Shore Drive due to a coastal storm, with high winds and tidal water affecting neighborhoods and businesses. The Back Deck Bar and...
West Virginia Man Arrested in Hit-and-Run Incident
News Summary A West Virginia man has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident in Bethany Beach. The police received reports of a pickup truck, displaying West Virginia plates, crashing into...
Events/What's Happening
Virginia Beach Cup Thrills Amid Nor’easter Challenges
News Summary Virginia Beach hosted an electrifying Professional Pickleball Association Cup despite a nor’easter’s rain delays. Top player Anna Leigh Waters excelled across multiple divisions, highlighting her dominance as she...
Norfolk, Virginia Prepares for Nor’easter This Weekend
News Summary A nor’easter is expected to hit Hampton Roads this weekend, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Events like the Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show have been canceled to...
Virginia Beach Upset at Pickleball Association Cup
News Summary Virginia Beach saw a major upset during the Professional Pickleball Association’s Virginia Beach Cup as Christopher Haworth, the No. 15 seed, defeated No. 2 seed Federico Staksrud. Haworth...
Community Wellness Event Combines Yoga and Marine Conservation
News Summary A free community wellness event that combines yoga practice with marine conservation efforts is set to take place at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Hosted by Heidi Ronquillo,...
Virginia Beach Honors Fallen Firefighters and Retires Fire Captain with Memorial Ceremonies
News Summary Virginia Beach held solemn memorial ceremonies to honor fallen firefighters and dedicate a highway sign in remembrance of Captain Matt Chiaverotti. The event highlighted the sacrifices made by...
Virginia Beach Set to Break Tinikling Dance Record
News Summary Virginia Beach will host an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest tinikling dance on October 4. This event is part of Fil Fest USA,...
Virginia Beach Hosts the Proteus Festival
News Summary Virginia Beach’s Zeiders American Dream Theater will host the Proteus Festival, a celebration of performing arts featuring theater, music, and community engagement. The festival includes a free Community...
Virginia Beach Mourns the Passing of Warnie Edward Conley II
News Summary Virginia Beach is grieving the loss of Warnie Edward Conley II, who passed away peacefully at 53, surrounded by family. Remembered for his adventurous spirit and humor, he...
Virginia Beach Extends Lifeguard Coverage Through September
News Summary Virginia Beach will extend lifeguard coverage through the last weekend of September, aligning with the Neptune Festival. This decision aims to enhance beach safety following last summer’s tragedy...
CRIME
San Jose Crowned Safest Major City in the U.S.
News Summary San Jose, California, has been named the safest major city in the United States according to SmartAsset’s recent analysis. The city showcased impressive statistics including low violent and...
Portsmouth Man Sentenced for Carjacking at Gunpoint
News Summary A Portsmouth man was sentenced to nearly 11 years in federal prison for a carjacking incident that occurred in Virginia Beach in July. Cedric Rashad Davis Jr. brandished...
Tucson and Phoenix Lead in Pedestrian Fatalities
News Summary A recent study by ValuePenguin reveals that Tucson and Phoenix have the highest pedestrian fatality rates among major U.S. cities, with nearly 700 combined deaths from 2019 to...
Chesapeake Police Investigate Serious Shooting Incident
News Summary A man was left seriously injured following a shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia, where police responded to reports of a gunshot wound. The incident, which took place in a...
Virginia Parole Board Considers Release of Convicted Murderer
News Summary The Virginia Parole Board is evaluating the potential release of James King, a 72-year-old convicted murderer serving two life sentences for the 2020 murder of Lexie Walters and...
Debate on Crime Rates and Political Leadership in U.S. Cities
News Summary Recent discussions have emerged about crime rates in U.S. cities, particularly regarding their correlation with the political affiliations of leaders. Former President Trump has made claims linking Democratic...
Portsmouth Man Sentenced for Armed Carjacking
News Summary Cedric Rashad Davis Jr. has been sentenced to ten years and ten months in prison after being convicted of armed carjacking in Portsmouth. The case unfolded last year...
Shooting Incident in Virginia Beach Under Investigation
News Summary A gunshot incident on Regency Drive in Virginia Beach resulted in one person sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Police are actively investigating the circumstances and have cordoned off the area...
First Conviction of Identical Twin Using DNA Evidence
News Summary Russell Marubbio was found guilty of a 1987 sexual assault in Woodbridge, Virginia, marking a historic first in the U.S. where DNA analysis led to the conviction of...
POLITICS
Debate on Crime Rates and Political Leadership in U.S. Cities
News Summary Recent discussions have emerged about crime rates in U.S. cities, particularly regarding their correlation with the political affiliations of leaders. Former President Trump has made claims linking Democratic...
Virginia’s General Assembly Remains Democratic Stronghold Amid Special Elections
News Summary Democrats successfully retained control of Virginia’s General Assembly after special elections, particularly strengthening their hold in Loudoun County. These results offset potential Republican gains and challenged the agenda...
Declining Osprey Nest Success Linked to Menhaden Shortage
News Summary Environmentalists and biologists report alarming declines in osprey nesting success in the Chesapeake Bay area, attributed to declining menhaden populations. With breeding pairs failing to fledge enough chicks,...
SPORTS
Ella McCaffray Claims Top Spot in World Surf League Standings
News Summary Ella McCaffray, a talented surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, has claimed the top position in the World Surf League’s Qualifying Series. Following impressive performances, including a victory at the Virginia...
Record Participation at Virginia Beach 10 Miler & 5K
News Summary The Chartway Virginia Beach 10 Miler & 5K event achieved a record-breaking turnout, with 4,493 runners participating in a vibrant two-day running festival. Perfect weather conditions enhanced the...
Encinitas Surfers Excel in Recent Competitions
News Summary Ella McCaffray and Levi Slawson, two local surfers from Encinitas, excelled in major competitions, showcasing their talent as the city reviews surf school permitting to address community concerns....