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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After over 50 days of closure that began on April 23, Virginia Beach's Red Wing Park will reopen Saturday with roadway renovations—repaving parking spaces, widening the entryway, and creating a new traffic pattern on Sakura Lane. The 97-acre park offers playgrounds, wooded trails, a dog park, gardens, picnic shelters, and ball courts for public use. WTKR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 34-year-old Rolin Hill died in the hospital after a medical emergency at the Virginia Beach jail one year ago—his family held a prayer vigil Tuesday at Mt. Trashmore to honor his memory. WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Renaissance Academy students designed a dolphin sculpture that will be unveiled today in front of the school—each section reflects a student's design and painted rock detail. Art teacher Nancy Habit and art therapy intern Tara O'Brien organized the project to include every idea and raised funds through Operation Smile's program. WTKR
- ➤ Three families at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach filed a $10M defamation lawsuit against Principal Ryan Schubart over an email that falsely described a student's birthday gift exchange as a racial harassment incident — a claim the suit says hurt the students' reputations. The lawsuit alleges that the memo led to suspensions — and Virginia Beach City Public Schools is reviewing the case with legal counsel. 13News Now
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A new SmartAsset report shows that living comfortably now costs more—single adults need an extra $5,844 each year and families of four require an additional $9,360. In Virginia, a single adult needs $106,704 per year while a family of four requires $241,696. 13News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach is launching the 'Good Vibes Only' campaign this summer to promote respect and safety, and the city partners with the Convention and Visitor's Bureau and police to share the message through posters, commercials, and social media (a move to keep disruptions out during busy events). WAVY
SHOP NEWS
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Live Music at Surf Club Ocean Grille
7-10 p.m. — Surf Club Ocean Grille — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of tunes with the Michael Clark Band while sipping on drinks during happy hour.
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
6-9 p.m. — Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach — $69.99 + taxes & fees — Experience a hilarious murder mystery while enjoying a fantastic dinner!
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Charlie Hunter: Corey Fonville Organ Trio
7-11 p.m. — The Roads Bistro — Check event page for cost — Experience the innovative sounds of jazz legend Charlie Hunter and his trio.
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Summer Camp for Teens at FACT
8:40 AM – 3:20 PM — FACT Autism Resource Center — Registration required — Experience a fun-filled day camp designed for teens with autism featuring swimming, field trips, and peer friendship.
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Toddler Tuesday Fun
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Sage Kitchen — $10 per child — Explore story time and activities designed for toddlers under 5 while enjoying lunch.
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BrassWind: YNot Wednesday Concert Series
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Sandler Center for the Performing Arts — Cost not provided — Enjoy an evening with talented local musicians as Brasswind performs live.
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Sachal Vasandani at TowneBank Jazz Series
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Sandler Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating vocals of a rising star in jazz.
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Karaoke Night at Pups and Pints
7-10 p.m. — Pups and Pints — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a dog-friendly karaoke night while sipping cold drinks and singing with your furry friends.
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SOJA Concert
7-11 p.m. — Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk — Limited VIP tickets remaining — Experience an unforgettable night of live music at the beach.
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Point Break Encore at Bunker Brewpub
11 PM – 3 AM — Bunker Brewpub — Tickets available online only — Experience live music from Roots of Creation, Dale & ZDubs in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp with UPAC at The Z
Step into the spotlight July 8th-19th and unleash your creativity at Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp, the ultimate summer experience for arts-enthusiasts in 3rd to 8th grade! The Underground Performing Arts Collective (UPAC) and The Z offer this innovative camp as a unique opportunity for young performers to explore their talents in music, dance, and drama, and collaborate to develop an original performance.
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