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Virginia Beach Pleads to Beachgoers: “Stop and Visit on Your Way to the Outer Banks!”

VIRGINIA BEACH — In a move aimed at boosting local tourism and the economy, officials from the Tidewater Tourism Board (TTB) have issued a statement begging travelers and beachgoers to stop and visit Virginia Beach for once on your way to North [read more ... ]

Two Hours of Jet Noise Added to Something in the Water Festival Lineup

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Officials with the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau have announced a last minute agreement with the the U.S. Navy to add an additional two hours of jet noise to the Something in the Water Festival planned for [read more ... ]

We Sent a Writer to Report on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and He Died Trying to Hold His Breath Through It

NORFOLK, Va. — What was supposed to be an in-depth look at the crumbling infrastructure of a vital transportation link for the seven cities instead turned into a tragedy for the family and friends of VCU junior Topher Ginsburg and for everyone at [read more ... ]

VDOT to Install Porta Potties on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

HAMPTON, Va. — Citing the continued increase of heavy traffic on Interstate 64, VDOT has announced the addition of porta potties on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, sources confirmed Monday. According to a press release from Ryan Kilbourne, Deputy [read more ... ]

Is This Man the New Seal of Virginia?

RICHMOND, Va. — In recent months, the United States has been consumed by a fervor of discussion and action centering on revisiting, revising, and in certain cases replacing some of the nation’s oldest historical landmarks and traditions. As [read more ... ]

After Long-Standing Rivalry With Cockroaches, House Centipedes Dubbed Official Pest of Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — After years locked in an intense stalemate over which household pest reigns supreme, the Norfolk City Council has announced that house centipedes, not cockroaches, will now be the official pest of Norfolk. RELATED (article continued [read more ... ]

Self-Described Adventurer from West End Only Went to Nags Head Four Times Last Year

SHORT PUMP, Va. — Short Pump resident Jessica Howard knows a thing or two about traveling. Describing herself as a “digital nomad,” the part-time graphic designer/barista made four trips to Nags Head last year, driving the 177 miles each way [read more ... ]

Virginia’s Major Interstates, Ranked by Sexiness

While Virginia is known for a variety of fascinating topics, one particular aspect stands out like a glowing beacon of irresistible lust: infrastructure. So we did the research on Virginia’s major interstates, and have finally reached a [read more ... ]

Norfolk Man Discovers Portsmouth Still Exists

NORFOLK, Va. — Local resident Mark Buckner was stunned this week to learn that Portsmouth, Virginia is still a city. Buckner, 25, reacted to the news of Portsmouth’s continuing existence with genuine astonishment. The Hampton Roads city was [read more ... ]