Local News

Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans, left, meets on the stage Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal at a debate Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Virginia Beach. Chris Saxman, center, moderated.

Elections

Second congressional district candidates debate economy, reproductive rights

Cianna Morales

Incumbent Jen Kiggans and challenger Missy Cotter Smasal met on the stage in Virginia Beach.

Deshayla Harris was fatally shot the night of March 26, 2021. Police believe she was a bystander and struck by a stray bullet during several fights around 19th and 20th streets at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. (Image: Mechelle Hankerson)

Local Government

Crime statistics are down overall in Virginia Beach for 2024

Cianna Morales

Violent crimes and property crimes are lower compared to this time last year, police chief says.

Something in the Water in 2019 was considered a widespread success, and Virginia Beach leaders are using many of the same logistical methods for the festival’s return. (Image: Craig McClure courtesy of the City of Virginia Beach)

Arts & Culture

Organizers expect to propose 2025 dates for Something in the Water

Cianna Morales

Festival organizer Robby Wells told Virginia Beach City Council that dates would be proposed by Oct. 19 for the rescheduled festival.

Arts & Culture

A year later, Hampton Roads Jewish community commemorates Oct. 7

Cianna Morales

Led by religious and civic leaders, community members memorialized the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

Candidates for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal (left) and Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jenn Kiggans.

Elections

Cianna Morales

Both Navy veterans, incumbent Jen Kiggans touts common sense leadership while challenger Missy Cotter Smasal stands for reproductive freedom and democracy.

Virginia Beach Fire Chief Kenneth Pravetz presented to City Council Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Local Government

Virginia Beach approves funding for medical screenings after death of firefighter

Cianna Morales

Matt Gallina, 48, died of cancer in August. Enhanced screening for cancer and heart disease could help prevent more deaths, the fire chief said.

New law allows police departments to shield public scrutiny from investigations into law enforcement misconduct. (Photo courtesy via Canva)

Local News

Race is a factor when police stop drivers in more than 90 Virginia communities

Sandy Hausman

Loudoun County Senator Russet Perry speak before a meeting of the Virginia Housing Commission, Sept. 4, 2024

Local News

Expanded lease breaking powers floated for victims of sexual assault in Virginia

Brad Kutner

Virginia Beach City Council will vote on a resolution to collaborate with the Virginia Aquarium Foundation on the aquarium's future.

Local Government

Virginia Beach council will consider resolution to work together with Virginia Aquarium Foundation

Cianna Morales

The city and foundation will consider financials, facilities and future ownership models for the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.

Florence Reese helps unveil a plaque commissioned by local chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution that commemorates people involved in the fight for independence on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at the Thoroughgood House in Virginia Beach.

Arts & Culture

Plaque commemorating Revolutionary War events unveiled at Thoroughgood House

Cianna Morales

Local chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution commissioned the plaque to honor Thoroughgoods who fought in militias and people they enslaved who sought freedom by joining British forces.