Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Virginia Beach.
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is moving forward with plans for a new facility on 24 acres along Dam Neck Road after the Virginia Beach Planning Commission approved its rezoning request and the proposal now awaits City Council review.
The planned warehouse will expand food distribution for the community and may start construction in about a year — local residents have raised concerns over safety and traffic.
Virginia Beach nonprofit Connect With A Wish helps foster kids stay stable during summer by raising funds to cover costly camps and childcare.
The group is also preparing for its back to school drive (to provide essential school supplies) and continues its year-round search for foster parents.
Officers responded at 2:30 a.m. Friday to a crash on the 700 block of South Military Highway that sent two men to a local hospital — one in critical but stable condition and the other with non-life-threatening injuries while the Traffic Safety Unit investigated the incident.
Residents in Ocean Park have raised concerns over unsafe behavior at Lynhaven Boat Ramp as tire marks and videos show frequent burnouts and dangerous stunts—including a recent incident when a man fired a rifle that led to an arrest—with city officials installing speed bumps and increasing patrols while Councilman Schulman will hold a meeting at Shelton Park Elementary on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to address the issues.
Virginia Beach Police announced that Dayquon Veney, 28, was apprehended on July 3 in Baltimore in connection with two smoke shop robberies that took place in May along Holland Road and Princess Anne Road — he was wanted on warrants for strongarmed robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, grand larceny, and conspiracy to commit grand larceny, while police continue to search for a second suspect.
The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge said that five loggerhead sea turtle nests laid over the past two weeks between Dam Neck Annex and False Cape State Park are under close watch, with each nest secured by a cage—volunteers will protect the hatchlings as they emerge after about 60 days of incubation.
Virginia Beach residents are more satisfied with local services than national averages according to the newly released survey & ratings show fire, ambulance, and park services scoring above 80% in many areas.
The survey also shows lower marks for street conditions and travel times while residents expressed concerns about housing affordability and public safety in the coming years.
Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
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Alec Edmonds Live Performance
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U_Chae U.S. Fan Meet Tour
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The Fuzz Band Live Performance
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Duke Riley: O'er the Wide and Plastic Sea
10 AM – 4 PM — Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art — Admission details not specified — Explore Duke Riley's innovative and intricate art installations reflecting two decades of creative expression.
The Offspring Live Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience a night of iconic punk rock with The Offspring and special guests Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory.
Dan Soder Live Performance
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Town Center of Virginia Beach — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor of Dan Soder, known for his role in Billions, in a local comedy show.
Rides & Shine Car Show
8-11 a.m. — ShinePro — Free entry — Show off your ride and connect with fellow car enthusiasts in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Shark & Seek Scavenger Hunt
6-11:59 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Free entry — Dive into a fin-tastic scavenger hunt with hidden treasures and jaw-some prizes to celebrate Shark Week.
$20 Bag & A Beer Deal
4-7 p.m. — The Shack — $20 for a shrimp bag plus beer — Enjoy a flavorful shrimp steam bag paired with your choice of a nice cold beer or seltzer.
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