Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Virginia Beach.
Hampton Roads radio station 92.9 The Wave in Virginia Beach resumed broadcasting around 9:30 a.m. Sunday after a tower malfunction caused an outage and the engineering team fixed the issue — restoring the station's signal.
On Sunday around 7:45 p.m., a VBPD SUV struck a truck at the North Birdneck Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard intersection, and the truck driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries while the officer sustained minor injuries as the VBPD Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the crash.
Glenn Ryder died last week after suffering a medical emergency while surfing near 16th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront — his son said his dad died doing what he loved and the family will host a paddle-out in mid-September to celebrate his life.
A person was seriously injured by a shooting early Sunday morning at the intersection of Lynnhaven Mall Loop and Northeast Mall Drive and was taken to the hospital, while police continue to investigate the incident.
Virginia Beach police responded early Sunday morning to a shooting on the 4900 Block of Gulfstream Circle where four people were injured with non-life-threatening wounds and were taken to local hospitals & the investigation remains ongoing.
Cecilia 'CeeCee' Tucker, a longtime educator and civil rights leader who fought segregation in the 1960s, died late last month at age 86.
She led diversity and inclusion efforts at Old Dominion University for over 30 years — a milestone that marked her lasting impact on the community.
Old Dominion University researchers found that Cape Henry’s dunes at First Landing formed 5,000 years ago—about 500 years before the Egyptian pyramids were built—and they will finalize their study by the end of the year to help predict coastal changes.
The research uses new luminescence testing and laser mapping to measure past sea level rise and guide future planning.
Midnight Rain - A Taylor Swift Tribute!
6-10 p.m. — Neptune's Park — Free entry — Enjoy a magical night of singing and dancing to Taylor Swift's greatest hits under the stars.
Nikka Japanese Spirit Dinner
6-8 p.m. — Wang Jiang Lou — Cost varies — Experience an evening of Japanese whiskey appreciation paired with exquisite cuisine and craft cocktails.
DJ Ghozt Dance Party
7-9 p.m. — Peabody's Nightclub — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a vibrant dance party atmosphere with beats from DJ Ghozt!
Live Acoustic Music at The Back Deck
1-2 p.m. — The Back Deck — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic tunes with Crush Acoustic by the shore.
Bethany Gates Live Concert
5-11 p.m. — Blue Pete's Restaurant — Entry fee unknown — Enjoy a night of country music with talented singer-songwriter Bethany Gates.
Tacos on a Monday
4-7 p.m. — The Shack — $3 Tacos, $7 Margaritas — Enjoy the happiest hours of the week with delicious taco deals and drink specials.
$20 Bag & A Beer
4-7 p.m. — The Shack — $20 — Enjoy a delicious bag and a beer for a perfect summer treat.
Virginia Feast: Aslin Cookout Series
5 PM – 9 PM — Aslin Beer Company — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a summer cookout with live tunes, specialty meals, and refreshing slushies.
Free for All at 24th Street
7:30 p.m.–7:59 p.m. — 24th Street Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of classic rock on the Boardwalk in Hampton Roads.
Jonas Brothers 20th Anniversary Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — $80 — Celebrate two decades of the Jonas Brothers with special performances and a brand-new album preview.
Chartway Virginia Beach 10 Miler and 5K presented by Sentara
The weekend offers a Kids 1 Miler, 5K, 10 Miler, and “Live the Life Challenge” along with a J&A Racing infamous beach party featuring cold beer and live music. It’s more than a race, it’s a celebration.
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