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From Dome to Surf: Virginia Beach’s Surf Park Set to Open
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Hampton University Joins Elite Ranks as an R2 Research Institution
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U.S. News Calls Virginia 7th Best State For Education
The commonwealth places well in this year's study.Norfolk Public Libraries Won’t Assess Late Fees For One Year
At present, the libraries charge twenty cents/day for late books …Virginia: The Best State for Teachers
The study compared all 50 states and the District of …Hampton Roads: Journey to Educational Excellence
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Aug 2025
He is considered Jamaica’s greatest practicing singer/songwriter and anyone who has listened to his CDs or experienced the fervor elicited by his live performances would undoubtedly agree with that top-ranking assessment. His recent appearance at Jamaica’s premier music festival, Reggae Sumfest, was unanimously hailed as the finest of the three-night event as he tore through hit after hit, some dating back to the mid 70s, consistently captivating an audience of nearly 20,000 who sang along so loudly to his beloved songs, they sometimes threatened to drown him out. That Sumfest 2008 performance was but another special moment in time within this adored artist’s enduring and truly exceptional career.
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A hurricane hasn't made landfall in Hampton Roads in 170 years! Thank the Outer Banks and the Eastern Shore!
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Improvements Coming to Lynnhaven Parkway Near Lynnhaven Mall
High-capacity transit refers to transportation systems that can move large …Virginia Beach Extends Hours For Dogs At The Boardwalk
They're no longer only welcome in the morning.From Dome to Surf: Virginia Beach’s Surf Park Set to Open
This isn’t just another surf spot; it’s the first Wavegarden …
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- Virginia Beach & Chesapeake Among Best Places For Black People To Build Wealth
- Virginia's First Casino Opens In Portsmouth
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Expands On The Peninsula
- An Historic Change At The Oceanfront
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- Raises For All Hampton University Employees