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Chesapeake city departments have issued a warning about scam emails impersonating city officials related to development projects. Residents are urged not to respond or send payments without verifying legitimacy. The city advises contacting its Planning Department with any concerns. Read more…
Suffolk had two scam reports for the week ending Aug. 15, 2026, the Better Business Bureau said. Read more…
For the week ending Aug. 15, the lowest reported price of midgrade gas in Virginia Beach city stood at $3.89 per gallon. Read more…
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Chesapeake city was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy. Read more…
RunSignUp reports Barbara Grindstaff won the women's 60-69 division at the Breathe n Run 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Virginia Beach on Aug. 1, 2026, finishing in 41:23.54. Read more…
Drivers in Rockbridge County reported a weekly low of $3.55 per gallon for regular gas in the week ending Aug. 15. Read more…
RunSignUp reported that A. Hicks won the female 11-12 division of the Strider Mile in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Aug. 8, 2026, finishing in 5:46.6. Read more…
Drivers in Virginia Beach city reported a weekly low of $4.79 per gallon for diesel gas in the week ending Aug. 15. Read more…
The Chesapeake City Council has approved an ordinance establishing permitting requirements for data centers. Public listening sessions will be scheduled to help develop related policies. Details on these sessions and further updates will be posted online. Read more…
Churchland High School has been named one of America's best by U.S. News & World Report. The school was recognized for strong test scores, graduation rates, and college preparation efforts. Read more…
The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in Norfolk city during the week ending Aug. 15 was $4.14 per gallon. Read more…
RunSignUp reported Brooke Langa won the female 13-19 division at the Strider Mile in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Aug. 8, 2026, finishing in 6:00.5. Read more…
In Suffolk city, the week’s lowest midgrade gas price was $4.13 per gallon as of the week ending Aug. 15. Read more…
Drivers in Suffolk city reported a weekly low of $3.59 per gallon for E85 gas in the week ending Aug. 15. Read more…
The MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk announced free virtual lectures covering topics such as Philippine-American heritage and World War II this late summer. Events include presentations by noted historians with interactive Q&A sessions open to public participation. Read more…
Manor High School Driver Education Program students have earned first place in a statewide PSA competition focused on traffic safety. Their winning entry, 'The Buckle-Up Crew,' encourages seatbelt use among teen drivers. Read more…
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in South Tidewater this weekend. Read more…
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans shared updates on constituent services and educational policy through several tweets between August 18 and August 20, 2026. Read more…
RunSignUp reports David Whitehurst won the male 60-69 division at the Breathe n Run 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Aug. 1, 2026, finishing in 26:32.92. Read more…
RunSignUp reported that Annabella Kissinger took first in the female 1-19 division at the Breathe n Run 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Virginia Beach on Aug. 1, 2026, finishing in 35:21.48. Read more…
These former South Tidewater area high school standouts will be active on Friday, Aug. 21. Read more…
The Reading Fightin Phils fell 6-4 to the Portland Sea Dogs in a MiLB game on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Read more…
RunSignUp shows A. Lota won the female 7-8 division at the Strider Mile in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Aug. 8, 2026, with a time of 6:36.4. Read more…
The lowest price of diesel gas in cities throughout Rockbridge County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy. Read more…
RunSignUp reports Gary Copeland won the male 70-99 division at the Breathe n Run 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Aug. 1, 2026, finishing in 27:45.19. Read more…
The City of Norfolk Arts Commission has awarded grant funding to 37 local nonprofit organizations for fiscal year 2027. These grants support a wide range of creative initiatives throughout neighborhoods in Norfolk. Local institutions continue contributing to the city's reputation as an arts hub. Read more…
RunSignUp reported Jason Wahr won the male 40-49 division at the Breathe n Run 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Aug. 1, 2026, finishing in 20:57.96. Read more…
The City of Chesapeake has postponed its planned closure of Centerville Turnpike Bridge due to expected bad weather. The new dates for repairs are August 29-30 with detours provided during work hours. Read more…
The Norfolk Animal Care Center will host a 'Meet Your Match' foster event on Aug. 22 using a speed-dating format to pair shelter dogs with temporary homes. The initiative coincides with reduced adoption fees during August's Clear the Shelters campaign. Read more…
