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Culinary combat: Sailors compete in Navy cook-off at NAS Oceana
Sailors from across the mid-Atlantic gathered in Virginia Beach at Naval Air Station Oceana on Thursday to showcase their culinary talents and compete for a spot on the national stage.
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Tidewater Pipes & Drums to host free concert-event at Virginia Beach restaurant
Tidewater Pipes & Drums — the longest continuously-running pipe band in Southeastern Virginia — is hosting a free concert Sunday afternoon at Murphy's Irish Pub in Virginia Beach. "Tartan Day Takeover," as the event is called, is designed to mark...
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![Christy McGurgan of Virginia Beach at Town Point Park in Norfolk Saturday morning, April 5,2025 to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The protest called "Hands Off" is in conjunction with demonstrations being held Saturday in all 50 states opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and his allies. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot]( "Town Point Park protest in Norfolk.")
Photos: Thousands turn out for Hands Off protests
Thousands of people from across Hampton Roads attended protests from Williamsburg to Norfolk against Donald Trump, Elon Musk and tariffs on April 5, 2025. -
![Kellam’s John Maggio (6) celebrates after a first half goal. Kellam faced Hickory at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 3, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Hickory at Kellam BSOC")
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
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![Norfolk Tides infielder Gunnar Henderson (30) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run during the eighth inning against the Durham Bulls at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., March 30, 2025. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides")
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![Max Ketcherside holds his daughter, Della Ketcherside, 2, on his shoulders for a stroll under the cherry trees at Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cherry Blossom Festival 2025")
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![The Norfolk Tides faced the Durham Bulls on opening day at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 28, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Tides Opening Day 2025")
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![Nina Murthy of Princess Anne controls the ball against Taleah James of Warhill during the first half at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Va., March 25, 2025. Princess Anne won 3-0. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Girls High School Soccer")
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Cooking with kids teaches healthy eating, life skills and more
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