Today
in Virginia Beach
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach has cancelled the Something in the Water festival for April 26-27 due to missed deadlines by organizers, but remains open to rescheduling. WTKR
- ➤ A Virginia Beach adult foster care program offers critical support and housing for individuals facing homelessness, greatly improving their lives. WTKR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was fatally stabbed in Virginia Beach, and a suspect has been detained by the police for investigation. WTKR
- ➤ Trial dates are scheduled for three former Virginia Beach deputies charged with second-degree murder in the death of Rolin Hill, with trials set for September, October, and November. WAVY
- ➤ Virginia Beach Police are investigating the 'authenticity' of a ransom request in the death of 12-year-old Juan Acevedo, whose body was found in a pond after he was missing for over 72 hours. 13News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Beach School Board approved the creation of a recovery school for teens with substance abuse issues, aiming for an August opening with a focus on hybrid learning. WAVY
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Evil Woman: A Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
This tribute concert celebrates the iconic music of Electric Light Orchestra, featuring over 20 of their biggest hits in a multimedia experience.
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Baby and Me Coffee Hour at Simon Family JCC
This free event invites guardians with babies up to 24 months to enjoy refreshments, activities, and discussions every other Friday at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center.
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Singer Songwriter Saturdays in Virginia Beach
Enjoy live performances by diverse local musicians in the ViBe Creative District while supporting small, eco-friendly, and culinary businesses.
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72nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show
The show features a wide array of boats, watercraft, and marine gear, along with family-friendly activities aimed at promoting boating as an affordable recreational option.
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Combined Preschool Storytime at Oceanfront Area Library
This storytime event for children aged 3-5 includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities designed to promote early reading skills and confidence in a caregiver-supported environment.
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Junior Naturalist Program: Explore Virginia Beach Wildlife
This interactive program invites children ages 3 to 8 to learn about local wildlife through monthly themed explorations, culminating in a field trip to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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Children's Storytime at Barnes & Noble Town Center
A weekly storytime event where children's picture books are read by a professional at Barnes & Noble.
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Onesies Rhyme Time at Princess Anne Library
A free event for toddlers and their caregivers featuring rhymes, books, and activities to enhance early language skills.
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Baby Paint & Play at Kempsville Area Library
A messy and creative session for babies aged 3 to 24 months to explore various artistic styles with their caregivers.
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Virginia Beach
Experience an interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show featuring a hilarious true crime story where guests solve the mystery while enjoying a delicious meal.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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