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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Amazon delivery station opened in Virginia Beach yesterday with state and local officials attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony (it is located at 2201 Harpers Road) inside a 200,000-square-foot facility. The site is set to create 600 direct and indirect jobs and speed up deliveries for customers across Hampton Roads. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach police arrested 53 people for nearly 200 criminal charges and confiscated 28 guns from teens and young adults who brought firearms to Oceanfront during Spring Break weekend while officers responded to several shots fired including a Pacific Avenue shooting that left a victim injured but not in a life-threatening manner. WTKR
- ➤ A Virginia Beach family is asking for help finding the driver who hit 47-year-old Paul Smith while he rode his bike at the Croatan Road and General Booth Boulevard intersection last Saturday—Smith is in the hospital with a concussion, broken ribs, and a broken collarbone as police investigate the hit-and-run. WAVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economists and local business leaders warned that ongoing tariff discussions are creating uncertainty for the Hampton Roads economy and could lead to shortages on store shelves and higher consumer prices. Dr. Bob McNab of Old Dominion University said reduced imports may affect port activity and cost tens of thousands of jobs while potential tariff relief is still awaited. WTKR
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The Art of Sound
6:00 – 9:30 PM — Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art — Admission details not specified — A symphony of art, music, and wine for a night supporting the arts.
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Gold Dust Woman - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Elevation 27 — Check event page for admission details — Experience a tribute to Stevie Nicks' iconic solo career.
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The Distillery Comedy Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Beach Vodka — Enjoy top-notch drinks — A night of laughter with hilarious stand-up comedy awaits.
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Galactic Paint Party
1-3 p.m. — Voodoo Brewing - Virginia Beach — Cost info not provided — Create galactic masterpieces at this themed painting event.
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Shots n Slow Jamz: The Ultimate R&B Party
10 AM – 12 PM — Buko Resto-Bar — Enjoy a lively R&B day party with great food and drinks while singing along to soulful tunes.
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Jokeaday Comedy Showcase
7-9:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Cover required — Watch aspiring comics compete for cash prizes in an entertaining atmosphere.
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Live Performance by Reggae Artist George Prophet
9 PM — C4 Coffee Cafe — No cover charge — Enjoy a vibrant live reggae performance by George Prophet with the band Bolingo Dub.
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Beach Music Weekend
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — 17th Street Park — Free entry — Celebrate nostalgia with Beach Music bands and enjoy a car show at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
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A Perfect Circle Merchandise Event
— Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach — Merchandise ranging from £18.99 to £55.99 — Explore exclusive A Perfect Circle merch and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Photography for Beginners
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pembroke Manor Civic League — Check website for cost — Unlock the secrets of photography with hands-on techniques and tips from a pro.
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