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South Tidewater News area weekly mass times

By South Tidewater News | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the South Tidewater News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Virginia legislative candidate Dillender: 'Our focus is now on November and continuing to share our message with voters'

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Mike Dillender is one of seven candidates that were endorsed by the American Federation for Children to win in the Virginia primaries held on June 20th. He will run for a seat in House District 84 on the November 7th ballot.

Virginia Beach City Auditor Releases FY24 Audit Schedule

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 23, 2023

The Virginia Beach City Auditor's Office published its scheduled audits for the upcoming fiscal year that covers a range of topics including the City's financial sponsorship of SOMETHING IN THE WATER and the BEACH IT.

VBPD Makes Quick Arrest in Shooting Homicide on 900 Block of Coachman Ct.

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 18, 2023 at 12:32 A.M. the Virginia Beach Police Department received several Shotspotter alerts in the vicinity of Coachman Court and Broad Meadows Blvd.

Reminder: Access and Closures for BEACH IT! Festival Weekend

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Country Music Festival kicking off Friday, June 23, a reminder that areas from 5th Street south are limited or closed to the public.

Swimming Advisories Issued for North Community Beach, Ocean View Beach, and Sarah Constant Beach

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 22, 2023

The Norfolk Department of Public Health issued a Swimming Advisory for North Community Beach, Ocean View Beach and Sarah Constant Beach.

Mosquito Control Awareness Week

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 21, 2023

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 18 – 24.

City of Virginia Beach and Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Release Findings from Election System Community Engagement Efforts

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia briefed the Virginia Beach City Council on Tuesday on the results of a months-long campaign to collect resident input about their experience with the 10-1 election system.

Virginia Beach Police Department Investigating Garfield Ave Homicide

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 15, 2023 at approximately 11:24 P.M., officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a report of gunshots in the 700 block of Garfield Ave.

Commonwealth v. Malik Sayvon Williams; Massage Therapist Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Clients

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Colin D. Stolle, Commonwealth's Attorney for the city of Virginia Beach, announced that Malik Sayvon Williams, age 29, of the 2300 block of Andrews Blvd in Hampton, Virginia, was found guilty by a jury of charges of Object Sexual Penetration (2 counts), Aggravated Sexual Battery, and Battery.

Temporary Road Closure Scheduled for Elbow Road June 22

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation will conduct tree and vegetation trimming on Elbow Road Thursday, June 22.

City Manager Patrick Duhaney Selects New EMS Chief for City of Virginia Beach

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Following a nationwide search, Virginia Beach City Manager Patrick Duhaney has appointed Jason Stroud as the next Chief of Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services (VBEMS).

Burton Station Fire & EMS Station 22 Dedication Slated for June 22, 2023

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Virginia Beach Fire Department and the Department of Emergency Medical Services are pleased to announce the dedication ceremony for the new Burton Station Fire & EMS Station #22, Thursday, June 22 at 2 p.m.

Jessica Xenakis Named 2023 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 19, 2023

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has named Jessica Xenakis, life safety education coordinator, for the Virginia Beach Fire Department, as the 2023 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year.

Borrow a Board from Virginia Beach Public Library and Book it to the Beach

By South Tidewater News Report | Jun 19, 2023

The next time you head to Virginia Beach Public Library's (VBPL's) Princess Anne branch to borrow a beach read, you can borrow a surfboard to bring along, too.