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Camels, ostriches and zebras to race at Colonial Downs on Friday
NEW KENT — Camels and ostriches and zebras, oh my! On Friday, Colonial Downs will kick off its summer racing season by racing ...
The ‘Chain Gang,’ a bike group at a Virginia Beach retirement community, is like ‘a big family’
Fran Adams’ wheels keep turning. The 92-year-old avid bicyclist who once pedaled across the country and twice ran the Boston ...
Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team deploys to Texas for flood assistance
Eight members of the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team, VA-2, are deploying to Texas Sunday evening to ...
Third day of regatta brings wiener dog races, costume contest and more
Saturday morning at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta kicked off with chic canines and some of the fastest dachshunds in the ...
Holiday weekend weather throws a life ring to coastal businesses
With the potential tropical storm heading towards the east coast, Oceanfront business owners are just thankful the weather is ...
Virginia Beach sees economic boost over Fourth of July weekend
Virginia Beach city leaders said that more than 33,000 residents rely on the tourism industry for work, and all prepared for an influx of tourists on the Fourth.
Two age group records fall at Night Owl 9K
One of her races, the sixth annual Night Owl 9K on June 28 at Freedom Park, is also a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix race, ...