Virginia Beach
Category: Virginia BeachSuit: Before fatal crash, complaints were filed against school bus driver
Nov 09, 2015 09:38 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH A school bus driver involved in an early morning crash two years ago that killed a young father had several complaints against him in the months leading up to the wreck, according to a wrongful death lawsuit. Despite those complaints, the driver, Peter Anthony Saia, went from working part time to full time a month before the crash, records show.
Light-rail opponents gather 7,500 signatures for Virginia Beach referendum
Nov 09, 2015 02:48 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH Light-rail opponents say they have collected nearly a third of the signatures necessary to put the light-rail extension issue on the November 2016 ballot.
Virginia Beach dentist planning rally against city
Nov 09, 2015 11:16 AM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH A dentist said he plans to sue the city after it told him to relocate his business on North Witchduck Road, then changed its mind and said he could stay.
Virginia Beach arena deal is ready for a vote
Nov 09, 2015 08:46 AM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH A sports and entertainment arena appears closer to reality as the City Council is expected to make a final decision in December. On Monday night, the council and a developer reached a tentative agreement on a $200 million facility near the Oceanfront.
Nov 09, 2015 04:08 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH Two of the best online and non-traditional schools for veterans in the nation are in Virginia Beach, according to annual rankings released Monday by Military Times.
Former Virginia Beach-based officer takes command of Blue Angels
Nov 09, 2015 03:52 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH The new commanding officer of the Navy's elite Blue Angels previously served in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach students try out paper planes at airport
Nov 09, 2015 01:08 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH Creeds Elementary fifth-graders soared to new heights. They climbed the stairs to the mezzanine at the Military Aviation Museum on Oct. 30 in Pungo and launched their homemade aircraft. “It’s really fun here!” Gabe McNulty said after he heard the timekeeper say “2.19” – the seconds his paper airplane spent in the air before it landed.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Virginia Beach
Nov 09, 2015 12:37 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH A pedestrian was taken to a hospital this morning after being hit by a car in the 4000 block of Virginia Beach Blvd. near Stepney Lane. The crash was reported shortly after 10:15 a.m., according to a police news release.
Man charged in fatal Virginia Beach stabbing
Nov 08, 2015 01:33 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH A man died after being stabbed Saturday evening, according to police. Emergency crews were called to the Members Barber and Beauty Salon in the 1000 block of Virginia Beach Blvd. about 6:45 p.m. Derell Jovan Stephens, 35, of Virginia Beach was taken to a hospital, where he died, a Virginia Beach police news release said.
Virginia Beach aided developer in Cavalier bid process
Nov 08, 2015 12:00 AM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH The email exchanges and financial discussions had kept some city staffers busy for days. A court-ordered auction for the historic Cavalier Hotel was 48 hours away, leaving little time to let developer Bruce Thompson know how much public money he could plan on receiving before bidding on the decaying Oceanfront landmark.