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Friday, January 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Four Branches Bourbon, founded by veterans including Harold Underdown, has contributed over $400,000 to organizations supporting service members and first responders.  13News Now
  • Virginia Beach plans to enhance Atlantic Avenue with larger sidewalks, bike lanes, more trees, and other amenities in a $75 million project to boost tourism and safety.  13News Now
  • A bill to name a bridge in Virginia Beach after firefighter Matthew Chiaverotti, who passed away from cancer, advanced in the Virginia General Assembly.  13News Now

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A fire at a storage unit in Virginia Beach was contained by fire crews with no injuries reported, though several units suffered water and smoke damage.  13News Now

CRIME NEWS

  • A ransom demand made to the family of Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo, whose death was an accidental drowning, was identified by Virginia Beach police as an international scam.  WTKR

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb implements reforms at the correctional center and initiates a third-party investigation after the death of Rolin Hill, who died following a medical emergency in jail.  WTKR

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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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.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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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.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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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.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Beginner Spring Lacrosse Clinic for Kids

    This clinic offers an introduction to lacrosse for boys and girls in grades K through 8, featuring equipment loan opportunities.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Plan B Improv Class: Session 2

    This interactive 6-week improv class offers participants an opportunity to enhance their performance skills and creativity in a supportive environment.

    Mon, 2/10/25

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