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Rite Aid robbed at gunpoint

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:26 GMT

Virginia Beach police say two Rite Aid employees were preparing to close when an armed suspect walked into the business and demanded money.

Foodbank faces shortage before holidays

Oren Liebermann — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:48:10 GMT

With Thanksgiving only a week away, food stocks are down, the result of a slumping economy that's left more people looking for work. And looking for food.

Teen killed in Va. Beach shooting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:16:56 GMT

Virginia Beach Police have identified the victim in an overnight shooting.

Fire damages Va. Beach restaurant

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:08:10 GMT

Virginia Beach fire investigators are looking into what caused a fire to break out at the Kazmo restaurant just after midnight Wednesday.

US Foodservice to shut VB operation

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:48:45 GMT

A major national food-distribution company plans to close its Virginia Beach warehouse and offices as part of its plan to consolidate operations.

VB attorney receives MADD award

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:35:25 GMT

Harvey L Bryant, Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, announced Wednesday that Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Charisse Black received the 2009 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National President's Criminal Justice Award.

Fed. jury convicts Dr. in fraud scheme

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:22 GMT

A federal jury has convicted a Virginia Beach physician on nearly 30 counts in a fraudulent-billing scheme that bilked government health programs out of $1.2 million.

New exhibit opens at Virginia Aquarium

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:12:25 GMT

It's a project that's been in the works for nearly a decade and under construction for the last three years, but Tuesday it became a reality as the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach opened the curtain on its newest exhibit, 'The Restless Planet.'

Jeep, credit cards stolen from driveway

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:33:23 GMT

Virginia Beach Police are looking for two suspects who allegedly stole a 2006 Jeep from a woman's driveway. Credit cards and other personal items were also stolen.

Plea deal rejected in child sex case

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:34:34 GMT

A Virginia Beach judge says a plea deal for the wife of a former Regent University official in a child sex case is a travesty of justice.

Report storm damage in Virginia Beach

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:38 GMT

The City of Virginia Beach is working to determine the extent of damage from last week's coastal storm needs your help.

Minivan hits, kills woman

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:47:43 GMT

A 54 year old woman that was hit and killed by a minivan Monday afternoon, has been identified as Scarlet Harvell.

VB police search for heating oil thief

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:13:39 GMT

A tanker truck driver is accused of stealing 475 gallons of heating oil.

VB's holiday lights opening delayed

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:51:37 GMT

Due to beach erosion and electrical issues resulting from last week’s nor-easter, the city of Virginia Beach announced Monday it is delaying the opening of this year's Holiday Lights at the Beach until Wednesday, November 25.

Farm worker becomes unconscious

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:58:49 GMT

Virginia Beach Fire Battalion Chief Tim Riley says two workers were overcome when they made entry into a grain silo at 781 Princess Anne Road Monday morning. One of the workers temporarily lost consciousness.

Barge removed from Sandbridge beach

Kay Young — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:41:08 GMT

Coast Guard, Crowley and Titan crews successfully pulled La Princesa - a 580 ft. barge - off Sandbridge beach Wednesday morning at around 7:45 a.m.

Storm recovery

Katie Collett — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:20:01 GMT

Emergency workers say "everything...ought to be back to normal" for Monday morning's commute after a Nor' easter and high tide flooded Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks.

Chopper 10 over storm damage

Katie Collett — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:18:36 GMT

Chopper 10 was high in the sky Sunday morning to give you a look at the damage along Virginia's coast from the November Nor' easter.

VB yard and waste collection guidelines

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:07:58 GMT

Waste Management has released some guidelines for trash and yard waste collection in the aftermath of the recent nor'easter.

Lynnhaven Pier collapses in storm

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:07:36 GMT

The winds and water also battered parts of Virginia Beach. The Lynnhaven Pier took quite a hit during the storm. Andy Fox reports.

VB H1N1 clinics rescheduled

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:32:49 GMT

The Virginia Department of Health had to cancel its H1N1 clinics Thursday and Friday due to inclement weather. Two additional clinics have been scheduled for next week.

Fire starts in Econo Lodge sign

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:35:49 GMT

Virginia Beach fire investigators say a fire at an Econo Lodge Friday morning started in a sign outside the building. Now, they are trying to figure out what sparked it.

Lynnhaven Fishing Pier Collapses

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:26:35 GMT

The November Nor'easter has brought devastation to people across the area. WAVY.com spoke to a Virginia Beach woman who lost part of her property and her childhood.

PM Storm Update: Virginia Beach

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:40:39 GMT

The latest on storm conditions in Virginia Beach from Public Information Officer Adam Bernstein.

Status of the roads in Virginia Beach

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:51:07 GMT

Public Works has released a list of streets and roads in Virginia Beach where high water signs have been posted due to the excessive storm waters and flooding.

VB H1N1 clinic canceled due to weather

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:14:46 GMT

The H1N1 vaccination clinic scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health (VBDPH), 4452 Corporation Lane, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. It will be rescheduled.

Virginia Beach endures day one of storm

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:51:51 GMT

The Virginia Beach oceanfront, generally a place to watch people, became a place to watch raw power Wednesday.

VB upcoming H1N1 vaccination clinics

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:30:27 GMT

WAVY.com is on your side with access to more H1N1 vaccinations. The Virginia Beach Health Department will host two clinics this week at its location at 4452 Corporation Lane, near Town Center.

4-year old VB boy gets Lifesaving Award

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:18 GMT

A four-year old Virginia Beach boy was honored Tuesday at City Hall for his life saving efforts involving his mother.

VB carjacking suspected identified

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:19:24 GMT

Virginia Beach police have identified a suspect wanted in connection with a carjacking Oct. 10th near the intersection of Baker Road and Newtown Road.