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The original Peppermint Beach Club hosted its last show in 1994. (Photo from Virginia Beach historic marker)

30 years since Virginia Beach’s Peppermint Beach Club closed, regulars still call it a “magnet”

Thirty years ago the curtain came down on the Peppermint Beach Club at Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront.

Hampton’s Bay Shore Hotel and its place in the Green Book are commemorated with a historical marker — one of many sites of African American heritage in Hampton Roads. (Photo by Laura Philion)

Lawmakers consider funding for travel guide to Hampton Roads’ African American heritage

A $100,000 infusion would help get the guide published for this summer’s tourist season.

Pickin': Toe-Tappin' Tunes for Your Weekend

On this week’s Pickin', we’ll have a wide variety of artists including Virginia natives The Stanley Brothers, The McPeak Brothers, and The Country Gentlemen.

Supporters of same-sex marriage unfurl a large rainbow pride flag near the Supreme Court, April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. On Tuesday the Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning whether same-sex marriage is a constitutional right, with decisions expected in June. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Bill protecting same-sex marriage in Virginia heads to Youngkin’s desk

Governor yet to weigh in in marriage equality measure that has some GOP support

Aerial view of Newport News, Va. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Federal grant could bring new HVACs, solar panels to Newport News low-income housing

Stuart Gardens apartments in Newport News is getting $10 million from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to add environmentally friendly features.

The Navy’s oldest floating dry-dock, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Dynamic, (AFDL 6), prepares to be towed from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) to Lyons Shipyard Inc., in Norfolk, Virginia for a scheduled Docking Planned Maintenance Availability. (Photo courtesy - Department of Defense)

A sailor recently based in Hampton Roads charged with espionage

Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini is accused of giving classified documents to a foreign agent while in Norfolk.

Dominion Energy’s pilot turbines off Virginia Beach. (Photo by Laura Philion)

Dominion says new offshore wind deal won’t impact ratepayers

Legislation in 2023 allowed utility to seek a partner for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project

Conservation groups argue horseshoe crabs should be listed as an endangered species to help protect their habitat and reduce harvesting. (Photo by Gregory Breese, U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service)

Conservation groups petitioning for horseshoe crab to be listed as endangered species

Almost two dozen conservation groups are asking federal officials to list the American horseshoe crab as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.

VCU Pedestrian Crosswalk. At this crosswalk, VCU students walk to and from class everyday across Richmond's Main Street. Photo by Thailon Wilson

Speed camera debate stifles attempt to implement crossing zones at Virginia universities

Legislation did not advance that would allow universities the option to install school crossing zones on campuses, although pedestrian injuries continue to rise throughout the state.

Out of the Box Album of the Week--Hurray for the Riff Raff

Hurray for the Riff Raff’s “The Past is Still Alive” is like a modern day western, tough and tender and full of personal experiences that, while traumatic, inspire the feeling that life goes on.

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