Yvonne Eure Aucoin, Influential Educator, Passes at 79
Yvonne Eure Aucoin, a respected educator and long-time resident of Virginia Beach, passed away on December 24, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. She faced her illness with remarkable…
Trader Joe’s Expands with Seven New Stores Across the U.S.
Trader Joe’s has launched seven new locations across the United States, further solidifying its position as a popular grocery chain known for unique private-label products. The new stores opened in…
Virginia Beach Faces Call to Eliminate Burdensome Meals Tax
As the holiday season approaches, a significant issue has emerged in Virginia Beach: the city’s prepared meals tax. Currently, residents pay a combined 12% tax on prepared meals, which includes…
Unusual Rain: Bizarre Objects That Have Fallen From the Sky
Unexpected objects have occasionally plummeted from the sky, leaving witnesses both bewildered and alarmed. These bizarre incidents range from common weather patterns to extraordinary phenomena, challenging our understanding of nature.…
Professional Surfers Compete in Chlorine Clash at Atlantic Park
On August 25, 2025, professional surfers from around the globe gathered at Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach for the annual Chlorine Clash. This exciting competition followed closely on the…
Navy Pilot Rescued After Ejecting from Super Hornet Off Virginia Coast
A U.S. Navy pilot was successfully rescued off the coast of Virginia after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet during a routine training flight on March 6, 2024. The incident…
Caregivers Face Challenges from New Work Requirements in Virginia
Changes to Medicaid in Virginia, driven by U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans, have raised significant concerns among caregivers. The proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces work requirements that mandate individuals under 64…
Medicaid Cuts Spark Outcry from Families and Advocates
Recent votes in Congress have ignited significant concern among families regarding proposed cuts to Medicaid. These reductions, encapsulated in the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are poised to impact…
15 Years After Tragic Pool Accident, A Life Reimagined
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A playful push at a bachelorette party changed Rachelle Chapman’s life forever. In 2010, just weeks before her wedding, Chapman was paralyzed from the chest down…