The Blue Angels have added the first female demonstration jet pilot to its aerial demonstration team. Lt. Amanda Lee, an ODU graduate based at Oceana, is the newest core member of the Navy’s famed team. Lee is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 and goes by the call sign “Stalin.”…… more »
Rejoice Mexican pizza fans, Taco Bell is bringing back this fan-favorite 18 months after removing it from the menu. “Our menu is full of fan-favorites, but the Mexican Pizza is at the top of that list,” said Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell. “From its flashy introduction to menus in 1985 as ‘Pizzazz Pizza’ to…… more »
Krispy Kreme is giving customers a sweet treat to help offset rising gas prices. The popular donut chain announced they will set the price for an Original Glazed dozen each Wednesday, from April 13 through May 4, 2022, based on the national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the US. On Monday,…… more »
Mercy Chefs, a local non-profit based out of Portsmouth, has mobilized an emergency relief mission to the Ukrainian border to assist refugees. The team is delivering basic necessities (shelf stable food, infant formula, diapers, hygiene products) to church locations inside Ukraine. The churches will then create family grocery and support packs and deliver them in…… more »
The popular online word game, Wordle, is being credited for saving an 80-year-old woman being held hostage.… more »
The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. According to the organization’s website, the dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. Please schedule an appointment to give now. Learn more about donating: Other Ways to Help…… more »
The November 2, 2021 General Election is approaching. Here’s all the information you need to know before you head to the polls via Virginia.gov:… more »
Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show is set to return after 2 years! The Military Aviation Museum’s two day flying event will take place October 2nd and 3rd with fun for the whole family. This year’s event will feature an original WWII Sherman Tank in action for the first time ever! See the 88mm Flak…… more »
The wait is almost over! Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is set to launch a new rollercoaster, Pantheon, in March 2022. Harnessing all the speed and strength of five of the greatest Roman gods, this record-breaking coaster stands 180 feet tall with a top speed of 73 mph, and features a 95° drop, four launches, five…… more »
Veteran’s United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach has updated their rules to promote public health. The new guidelines are as follows: All payments are contactless. For fans who bring cash to the show, they’ll be able to use a cash-to-card machine at the main entrance’s Guest Services location. Your phone is your ticket. You’ll…… more »