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Virginia Tech grad turns college hustle into full-time charcuterie shop at Virginia Beach

Caroline Nelin pursued Coastal Charcuterie as a full-time business after graduating from Virginia Tech. The business opened a store at Hilltop West Shopping Center in Virginia Beach in April.

Wayback Burgers, a fast-growing burger and milkshake chain, opened its first Hampton Roads franchise location in Patrick Henry Mall on Friday. (Courtesy of Wayback Burgers)

Wayback Burgers opens first Hampton Roads spot in Patrick Henry Mall

Stephanie Austin opened Kendall Laine Boutique in the Red Mill shopping area near Publix. The store stocks carefully sourced merchandise and quality brands. (Lee Belote/Freelance)

Virginia Beach teacher resigns to chase a personal passion, open chic boutique near Publix

The courtyard at Gravity on 400 features a swimming pool, hammocks, seating areas, cornhole, potted plants, canopy trees and artificial turf that gives it an urban design coupled with a backyard feel. (Courtesy of Marathon Development Group)

Downtown Norfolk’s newest apartment complex is already nearly full

By Sandra J. Pennecke

May 9, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

At 400 Waterside Drive, Gravity on 400 is in the heart of the business improvement...

Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant in Virginia Beach expanded with the May opening of a 2,800-square-foot rooftop bar, Lucy's Sky Bar. (Courtesy of Abbey Road)

Virginia Beach’s Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant expands with rooftop bar

By Sandra J. Pennecke

May 8, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.

Lucy’s Sky Bar opened Friday atop Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant on 22nd Street at...

The city-owned Portsmouth Pavilion, a waterfront amphitheater that hosts concerts and other entertainment, is seeking a corporate partner. (Eric Lusher/Courtesy of IMGoing)

Waterfront concert venue rebrands to Portsmouth Pavilion and seeks new corporate partner

By Lee Belote

May 6, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

Atlantic Union Bank (originally Union Bank & Trust) held the naming rights over the past...

Stage Right Lighting in the Lynnhaven area of Virginia Beach expanded its production studio with a massive curved wall designed to create the illusion of an infinite background, which is ideal for seamless backdrops, large-scale photo and video shoots or immersive projection environments. (Lee Belote/Freelance)

Virginia Beach production studio offers immersive video backdrop and special effects tech

By Lee Belote

May 6, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.

The Lynnhaven studio boasts a massive curved wall designed to create the illusion of an...

Bob Sinclair Sr., owner of Norfolk-based Sinclair Communications, dies at 79. (Courtesy of Sinclair Communications)

Norfolk radio visionary Bob Sinclair Sr., owner of Sinclair Communications, dies at 79

By Sandra J. Pennecke

May 3, 2025 at 9:33 a.m.

Bob Sinclair Sr. is credited for the company's growth from a single Norfolk station to...

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is happening now through June 22 near Williamsburg. Choose samples from more than 150 international flavors at 18 themed food and drink locations throughout the park. (Courtesy of Busch Gardens)

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival adds 80 menu items, including China and Poland fare

By Rekaya Gibson

May 2, 2025 at 10:29 a.m.

The Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival features more than 150 international flavors at 18...

File photo of a Big Lots sign. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Some closed Big Lots stores are reopening, including Hampton Roads locations

By John Buzbee

May 1, 2025 at 8:40 a.m.

Big Lots announced Monday 132 stores closed amid a bankruptcy and change in ownership last...

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