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Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across VA Ranked In New Study: See Full List Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across VA Ranked In New Study: See Full List
Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across VA Ranked In New Study: See Full List Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
Poop Problem: 85% Of VA Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says Poop Problem: 85% Of VA Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says
Poop Problem: 85% Of VA Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…
Big Lots Reopening Six VA Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List Big Lots Reopening Six VA Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List
Big Lots Reopening Six VA Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List Dozens of more Big Lots stores will reopen, finishing a nationwide comeback months after the discount chain filed for bankruptcy. Big Lots will open 78 stores on Wednesday, June 5, the company said in a news release on Friday, May 30. The chain began reopening locations in April after it was purchased by Variety Wholesalers in December 2024. After this wave of reopenings, Big Lots will have 219 stores back in business in the mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South. Nine stores were the first to open on Thursday, April 10, and 132 locations joined in May. Big Lots said its reop…
These VA Cities Targeted By Trump For Defying Federal Immigration Crackdown These VA Cities Targeted By Trump For Defying Federal Immigration Crackdown
These VA Cities Targeted By Trump For Defying Federal Immigration Crackdown A long list of cities and counties across the country are now officially in the federal government’s crosshairs for refusing to comply with immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a sweeping new list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that it says are deliberately defying federal immigration enforcement — and officials are calling them out by name. The release follows Executive Order 14287, signed by President Donald Trump in April, which directs DHS and the Department of Justice to highlight jurisdictions that allegedly shield “criminal illegal aliens” from arres…
Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base
Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base New federal findings reveal that a critical part may have come loose before award-winning stunt pilot Rob Holland fatally crashed during a routine approach at Langley Air Force Base last month. According to a preliminary report from the NTSB, Holland’s custom-built MX Aircraft MXS “porpoised,” pitched up, rolled left, and went down on final approach to the runway at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, April 24, just days before he was set to perform at an upcoming airshow in Hampton, Virginia. Witnesses told investigators that Holland’s plane leveled off about 50 feet over the runway, flew straight, then …
Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Virginia Base Days Before Airshow Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Virginia Base Days Before Airshow
Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Virginia Base Days Before Airshow An award-winning stunt pilot died when his "experimental plane" crashed at a Virginia military base days before an upcoming airshow.  Rob Holland, 50, has been identified as the pilot killed at Langley Air Force Base when his plane went down in Hampton, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. NTSB and Langley Air Force Base will hold a media briefing today at 3 p.m. on yesterday's crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia.Location: Riverview Events Center128 Benedict Avenue, Langley Air Force Base pic.twitter.com/RDVtfHRrqI — NTSB Newsro…
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING) Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING)
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (Developing) An investigation has been launched after an experimental plane crashed in Virginia. On Thursday afternoon, an experimental MX Aircraft MXS went down near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. NTSB is investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia. — NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) April 24, 2025 The crash comes just days before the start of the "Air Power Over Hampton Roads" air show. It is unclear if the pilot was preparing before the event. Officials said that the pilot was the only person on b…
Virginia Motorcyclist Crashes After High-Speed Police Chase In Maryland: Sheriff Virginia Motorcyclist Crashes After High-Speed Police Chase In Maryland: Sheriff
Virginia Motorcyclist Crashes After High-Speed Police Chase In Maryland: Sheriff A Virginia man’s dangerous attempt to outrun deputies on his motorcycle in Maryland ended with him in handcuffs after he crashed in a failed getaway attempt, officials said. Tyler Anakin Grover, 20, of Hampton, is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase through Calvert County, nearly causing several head-on crashes in the process, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators say that a deputy spotted Grover’s motorcycle speeding at 83 mph in a 55 mph zone while recklessly weaving through traffic on Route 4 on the wrong side of the road. When the d…
Best VA Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Ranked In New Study: See The Full List Best VA Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Ranked In New Study: See The Full List
Best VA Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Ranked In New Study: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Fraud Fugitive Found With Cameras, VR Systems In BMW During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says Fraud Fugitive Found With Cameras, VR Systems In BMW During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says
Fraud Fugitive Found With Cameras, VR Systems In BMW During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says The BMW driver busted with thousands of dollars in electronics after attempting to commit return fraud at Target in Stafford County was given bond after members of the sheriff's office caught her red handed, officials say. Chloee Davis, 32, who was already wanted by Virginia Beach Police, is facing new charges in Stafford after a failed attempt at subterfuge at the store on South Gateway Drive. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the Target late on Sunday night after staff recognized Davis from an incident in June and alerted the agency. Davis was abl…
Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Weeks After Fruitless Manhunt In Stafford Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Weeks After Fruitless Manhunt In Stafford
Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Weeks After Fruitless Manhunt In Stafford A Newport News man wanted for attempted murder has been arrested in Stafford, police said. Da’John Lancaster, 25, had been identified as the person who had been looking into vehicles on Providence Street in Arbor Grove Apartments around 4:30 a.m. on May 4, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. While checking the wooded area next to the 1000 block of Providence Street, deputies heard a person running through the foliage. Shortly after the command of “Sheriff’s Office, stop!” Lancaster fired two rounds from a gun. A perimeter was established, K-9 conducted a track…
18 Virginia Residents Indicted In Fentanyl, Firearm Trafficking Operation: Feds 18 Virginia Residents Indicted In Fentanyl, Firearm Trafficking Operation: Feds
18 Virginia Residents Indicted In Fentanyl, Firearm Trafficking Operation: Feds Twenty-six people including 18 Virginia residents were federally indicted in a fentanyl and firearm-trafficking operation. The charges were brought as the result of Operation Lights Out, an FBI-led investigation in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.  The defendants from Virginia have been indicted: Cortez Dayshawn Bumphus, aka “Co”, 34, of Newport News Dontae Lamont Dozier, aka “2 Chains”, 35, of Chesapeake Zuri Anthony Dre-Oliver Reeves, aka “Zu” or “ZuWaap”, 26, of Spotsylvania Amanda Bell, 22, of Chesapeake Stephon Lamount Bumphus, aka “Fon”, 34, …
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Virginia starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for se…
Virginia Beach Masseuse Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Female Clients Virginia Beach Masseuse Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Female Clients
Virginia Beach Masseuse Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Female Clients A 29-year-old masseuse has been convicted on sexual assault charges involving multiple female clients, authorities said. Malik Sayvon Williams, of Hampton, was working at Wine and Unwind Day Spa in Virginia Beach when he committed the acts, according to Colin D. Stolle, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the city of Virginia Beach. Between March 28, 2022, and May 28, 2022, Williams sexually assaulted multiple women, Stolle said. Virginia Beach Police became aware of the case on April 20, 2022, when one of the victims reported that she was sexually assaulted by Williams during a massage appoin…
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
Virginia's Jake Cave Makes Phillies Opening Day Lineup, Earns Starting Nod Virginia's Jake Cave Makes Phillies Opening Day Lineup, Earns Starting Nod
Virginia's Jake Cave Makes Phillies Opening Day Lineup, Earns Starting Nod The Philadelphia Phillies will be leaning on a Virginia native on Opening Day as “The Caveman” gets ready to lace up and man left field to start the season. Hampton native Jake Cave will make his debut with the “Phightin’ Phils” on Thursday afternoon after the veteran outfielder was brought in from the Baltimore Orioles on a waiver claim in December. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jake Cave (@jakecave8) Picked in the sixth round in the 2011 draft by the New York Yankees, the former Kecoughtan High School star spent years in the…
Finding Nemo: Pancake Pitstop Leads To The Capture Of Escaped Inmates In VA: Sheriff Finding Nemo: Pancake Pitstop Leads To The Capture Of Escaped Inmates In VA: Sheriff
Finding Nemo: Pancake Pitstop Leads To The Capture Of Escaped Inmates In VA: Sheriff Two crafty inmates being housed inside a Virginia jail didn’t get far after attempting their great escape before being tracked down to an area IHOP restaurant as they celebrated getting free from the facility. Hampton resident John Garza, 37, and Arley Nemo, 43, of Gloucester, were able to utilize a flaw in the Newport News Jail Annex earlier this week to carve a hole in the wall and escape from custody, only to be brought right back in hours later as the pair sought to enjoy a meal at the popular pancake house. Original story - Shawshanked: Two VA Inmates Back In Custody After Tunnel…
Shawshanked: Two VA Inmates Back In Custody After Tunneling Out Of Jail Shawshanked: Two VA Inmates Back In Custody After Tunneling Out Of Jail
Shawshanked: Two VA Inmates Back In Custody After Tunneling Out Of Jail Two Virginia inmates are back in custody after they escaped from jail, authorities announced. A manhunt was launched in Newport News on Monday night, as the police sought prisoners Arley Vaughn Nemo, 43, and John Michael Garza, 37, who attempted to make their great escape from the Newport News City Jail Annex. Update: The 2 men who escaped from the Newport News Jail Annex on Monday are back in custody.John Garza & Arley Nemo were arrested in Hampton by Hampton Police, says Sheriff Morgan. Additional information will be released later today. pic.twitter.com/3We32JKsvf — Newport News …
Virginia Residents Arrested In Home Invasion Robbery On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Virginia Residents Arrested In Home Invasion Robbery On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Virginia Residents Arrested In Home Invasion Robbery On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor A pair of Virginia residents has been arrested and charged with conspiring to orchestrate an armed home invasion and robbery in Marlboro Township, authorities said. Acori Knox, 21, of Hampton, VA, and Lauren McNeil, 24, of Newport News, VA, are each charged with second-degree conspiracy to commit burglary, second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, and second-degree attempted burglary, they said. Knox is additionally charged with first-degree attempted robbery, second-degree eluding police, and three second-degree weapons offenses, according to Acting Monmouth Coun…
Amber Alert Issued For Toddlers Abducted In Virginia By Family Member Amber Alert Issued For Toddlers Abducted In Virginia By Family Member
Amber Alert Issued For Toddlers Abducted In Virginia By Family Member The Virginia State Police and Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of the Hampton Police Department regarding a child abduction. Timothy Truitt, 36, is wanted after allegedly abducting 1-year-old Adriana and 2-year-old Jaxon at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, after last being seen at Walmart on Cunningham Drive in Hampton. Timothy TruittVirginia State Police Police said that “the children are believed to be in extreme danger.” Adrianna Truitt was described as having sandy-colored hair, blue eyes, and is 2-foot tall, weighing 30 pounds…
Virginia Woman Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison For 2-Year-Old Son's Murder Virginia Woman Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison For 2-Year-Old Son's Murder
Virginia Woman Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison For 2-Year-Old Son's Murder A 37-year-old woman from Hampton was sentenced to 55 years behind bars for her son's murder, NBC4 reported.  On July 25, Julia Tomlin pled guilty to second-degree murder, concealing a dead body, and other related offenses, according to the outlet.  Tomlin's two-year-old son drowned while he was unsupervised in the bath in 2019, and Tomlin, who was allegedly on heroin, later left his dead body in a box at at a trash incinerator, NBC said. Click here for the full story from NBC4. 
$1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD $1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD
$1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD Police are asking the community to help them find the suspect, or suspects, in a recent shooting.  Officers responded to a call about a shooting around 3:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of Peabody Drive, Hampton Police said.  A 16-year-old victim was found at the scene, suffering apparent gunshot wounds outside of the residence, authorities reported. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.  Officials said the motive for the shooting is currently under investigation.  Individuals who come forward with information on the incident may …
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…