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in Virginia Beach
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach residents will join LifeNet Health’s Race for Hope on Saturday, October 11 at 8 a.m.—an event raising funds for organ donation awareness and support to donor families. Virginia Beach mother Vivian Hoover recalled that her daughter Brittany donated four major organs before passing, hoping her story inspires others to register as organ donors. WTKR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business leaders from the Virginia Business Higher Education Council released the Impact Agenda report—urging colleges and the General Assembly to fund paid internships for every undergraduate student. Former Speaker Kirk Cox said such opportunities will help students gain work experience and ease their transition into the workforce. WHRO
- ➤ Nami Nori, a sushi restaurant partnered with Pharrell Williams, will open this weekend in Atlantic Park at 1892 Pacific Avenue—offering open-style temaki, signature rolls and an exclusive spicy crab dip for local diners. The venue will have 84 seats—featuring a private dining area and outdoor patio—and its sleek, futuristic design reflects Pharrell’s style. WTKR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams is visiting his hometown today for the Atlantic Park Weekend Celebration and will host an exclusive merchandise pop-up at 332 20th St. from 4:30 to 5 p.m. as well as meet fans at Atlantic Park Surf from 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow—events set in partnership with adidas and local groups. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of schools in Hampton Roads will receive part of a $12M security grant from the Virginia Department of Education to upgrade emergency communication and surveillance systems—Virginia Beach schools share a $114,000 award and Newport News schools share nearly $250,000. WTKR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach resident Nicole Hall, who was 41 when she was diagnosed with kidney cancer in May, later battled two types of breast cancer and thyroid cancer before becoming cancer-free, and she now urges others to get early screenings — sharing her journey at Buff's Garden to help save lives. 13News Now
- ➤ Virginia is facing a growing shortage of dental hygienists, with fewer than 150 new graduates each year from six community college programs leaving practices in Hampton Roads to book cleanings nearly a year out — dentists are now handling tasks usually done by hygienists. The Virginia Dental Association is meeting with schools to help expand training opportunities. WHRO
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VAACC Community Fall Festival
3-9 p.m. — VAACC at Lake Edward Park — Free entry — Celebrate community and culture with live music, cultural performances, and health workshops.
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Annual Fall Festival
11 AM – 3 PM — Sage Kitchen — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with family fun, live music, and seasonal activities at our Fall Festival.
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J.I.D Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Dome — $48-$122 — Catch J.I.D live with last-minute tickets available in Virginia Beach.
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Jeff Allen Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of clean, hilarious humor from acclaimed comedian Jeff Allen.
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Gary Owen Comedy Show
9:45 PM – 12:45 AM — Town Center of Virginia Beach — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with the acclaimed comedian Gary Owen.
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