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America's 10 Most Deadliest Bodies of Water

These are the top 10 most dangerous water bodies across the nation, where natural beauty meets a cautionary dark side.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Two popular Wilmington-area spots are in the running for national recognition | Vote Now

Two popular locations in New Hanover County vying for title of '10Best' in USA TODAY poll.

Former Heritage star sprinter Madison Whyte is back home for the NCAA Indoor Championships in Virginia Beach

Southern California sophomore and former Heritage star Madison Whyte is back in Hampton Roads for the 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Virginia Beach Sports

A new Italian festival is hosting its inaugural event in Palm Beach County. Details here

The people who make Jupiter's Taste of Little Italy a success every fall are launching another Italian festival in western Palm Beach County. See details.

Red Wing Park to temporarily reopen for Virginia Beach’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach will reopen temporarily later this month for the city’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, even though a park improvement project is still underway.

Person of interest identified in Sudiksha Konanki disappearance in DR

A person of interest has been identified in the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic last week.

The NCBBA is driving for more local members

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) is a statewide organization with deep Hatteras Island roots. Founded in 1965, just two years after the Bonner Bridge linked the island with the rest of the world,

Man named person of interest in missing university student’s case, sheriff’s office says

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — The man who was the last person seen with a missing 20-year-old student from Virginia is now being called a person of interest, according to a sheriff’s office in the U.S.

Virginia Beach man’s world record gum wrapper chain, 23 miles long and growing, a 60-year obsession

Land surveyors were at Gary Duschl’s home Tuesday to update his world record 23-mile-long gum wrapper chain with the Guinness Book of World Records. “I enjoy doing it, and we’ll

Loudoun County deputies name 'person of interest' in case of missing Virginia student

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Authorities in Loudoun County, Virginia have identified 24-year-old Joshua Riibe as a person of interest in connection to missing college student Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance last week in the Dominican Republic, according to officials.

Remains for Martrell Andre Lamar found in Pasquotank County drainage canal: NCSBI

Human skeletal remains found on Dec. 2 were determined to be Martrell Andre Lamar's Tuesday, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

Virginia Beach Convention Center has untapped potential, consultant says

The city subsidizes the convention center with about $2 million a year to cover a revenue and operations gap. But the center supported 814 jobs and generated $9.8 million in state and local taxes,

Regent University approved for provisional NCAA Division III membership

Regent first announced it would seek NCAA membership in the fall of 2023. It's provisional membership has been approved is set to begin September 1, 2025.

‘We don’t know if there’s any foul play’: College student from Loudoun Co. reported missing in Dominican Republic

A 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from South Riding, Virginia, has been reported missing while vacationing at a resort in the Dominican Republic.

Desperate search for Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who vanished on spring break after last being seen walking on beach

A DESPERATE search is underway for a 20-year-old student who vanished on a spring break vacation in the Caribbean, amid fears of foul play. Sudiksha Konanki was last seen walking in her bikini

Who is Sudiksha Konanki: The Pitt student missing in the Dominican Republic

Multiple search and rescue groups are continuing to search for a student from the University of Pittsburgh who went missing during a spring break trip Thursday.

University of Pittsburgh student on spring break missing in Dominican Republic

Authorities in three countries are investigating the disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing last week while on spring break in the Dominican Republic.

Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware

Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware **Rehoboth Beach, DE** - Delaware State Police arrested Charles Gehman from Lynchburg, Virginia, for felony assault in Rehoboth Beach. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

Authorities search for Virginia woman missing in Dominican Republic

Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old Loudoun County woman after she went missing in the Dominican Republic earlier this week. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) confirmed with DC News Now that 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki,

Haunting photo shows missing Pitt student smiling in same bikini she was wearing when she vanished from Dominican Republic beach

Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who is from an upscale suburb of Washington, DC, vanished after "walking on the beach" in the popular resort town of Punta Cana, authorities said.

Search continues for missing Pitt student last seen on spring break trip in Dominican Republic

The search is on in locating a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing while on a spring break trip in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

International Women’s Day protest draws roughly 100 people to Virginia Beach’s Town Center

The rally was one of thousands of events held around the world focused on women’s rights, equality and empowerment. Attended by mostly women of all ages from across Hampton Roads, the

Letters for March 9: Teacher urges Virginia Beach schools to use extra funds for pay bump

School employees across Virginia Beach welcome any and all public support. Please contact the school board and ask them to use the additional state funds of $16.3 million to increase the pay of teachers and school employees.

Rick Pitino on Jimmy Fallon: Highlights from St. John's coach on 'Tonight Show'

St. John's basketball coach Rick Pitino joined Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show' Thursday. Here are some highlights from the appearance:

Miami Spring Break: Is It Really Cursed?

Another pitfall in a lot of these Miami trips is the itinerary. Your itinerary consists of drinking, drinking and drinking. No one’s liver is that strong! Miami is a beautiful place filled with tons of art and culture,

California is No. 1 for federal jobs facing Trump cuts

California, the nation’s largest job market, also ranks No. 1 for federal employment among the states with 253,600 U.S. government workers in 2024. That’s roughly the same size workforce as is found in the state’s real estate businesses, warehouses, or physicians’ offices.

Editorial: Clean energy credits are a win for Virginia. GOP lawmakers shouldn’t bail on them.

In their proposed budget, GOP leaders seek to eliminate the tax credits enacted during the Biden administration as part of the successful Inflation Reduction Act.

1 injured after car flips over in Virginia Beach

A car flipped in a crash at Holland Rd. and Lynnhaven Pkwy. in Virginia Beach, leaving one person with minor injuries.

Young students learn about history of Virginia Key Beach, importance of keeping it clean

On the very last day of Black History Month, an influential nonprofit that’s been serving Miami's low income youth wanted to show the kids in their program how important it is to give back, especially with their time and talent.

LOCAL COLLEGE: Misericordia stays hot in Florida

Misericordia scored two runs in each of the first two innings, and added three more in the fourth, in a 10-5 win over Kenyon College in college baseball action Wednesday. The

Woman dies after Virginia Beach crash; speed suspected as factor

Chesney Guyette, 36, was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash on Feb. 17 at 2:20 a.m. in the 4100 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard. She was transported to a local hospital, where she remained in critical condition until she succumbed to her injuries on March 4. Investigators believe speed was a factor in the crash.

Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Here (we) go again and again as Chrysler Hall welcomes 25th anniversary tour

If you love ABBA, you might like this musical. But don’t expect good acoustics and don’t expect the story line and the music to, well, mesh, Page Laws reviews.

Windy conditions prompt precautions from response crews in Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads residents felt strong wind gusts Wednesday, prompting warnings for extra precautions, In Virginia Beach, first responders also took measures to ensure community safety.