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Lee Belote

Lee Belote is a Bay Island resident who loves writing about her hometown for the Virginia Beach Beacon section of The Virginian-Pilot.

Businesses in downtown Norfolk's Selden Market, Town Center of Virginia Beach and the ViBe Creative District are hosting Olympic-themed games and promotions. Smartmouth Brewing is releasing a special beer named Screaming Eagle Pale Ale that features an Olympic-themed label designed by local artist Dwight Easter.

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Hampton Roads businesses offer Olympics vibes, promotions and events

July 25, 2024 at 2:56 p.m.

Businesses in downtown Norfolk's Selden Market, Town Center of Virginia Beach and the ViBe Creative District are hosting Olympic-themed games and promotions. Smartmouth Brewing is releasing a special beer named...

The certified personal trainer and author incorporates biblical principles into his coaching. He specializes in corrective exercise, nutrition, weight loss, behavior change and solutions for healthy living.

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Virginia Beach personal trainer brings fitness programming to Hampton Roads congregations

July 31, 2024 at 4:15 p.m.

The certified personal trainer and author incorporates biblical principles into his coaching. He specializes in corrective exercise, nutrition, weight loss, behavior change and solutions for healthy living.

Creative Mornings is a speaker series held every third Friday at The Garage in the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach.

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Creatives, business owners share their stories in Virginia Beach during Creative Mornings series

July 24, 2024 at 11:35 a.m.

Creative Mornings is a speaker series held every third Friday at The Garage in the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach.

The business has created candles and signature scents for local shops, special occasions, yoga studios and organizations such as Virginia Stage Co., LGBT Life Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School and others.

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Norfolk Candle opens in Selden Market downtown after success in pop-up scene

July 17, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

The business has created candles and signature scents for local shops, special occasions, yoga studios and organizations such as Virginia Stage Co., LGBT Life Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School and...

Local businesses are going above and beyond to partner with the “Beyond Monet” exhibit that runs now through Sept. 5 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

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‘Beyond Monet’ exhibit inspires partnerships with Hampton Roads businesses

July 10, 2024 at 10:48 a.m.

Local businesses are going above and beyond to partner with the “Beyond Monet” exhibit that runs now through Sept. 5 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

When I heard that there was a donut food truck named Glazed and Infuzed parked only a few miles away, I had to investigate. I’m a dedicated reporter that can sniff a good story out, especially when it’s sweet.

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‘Pure doughnut bliss’: Glazed and Infuzed elevates creations with flavored sugars

July 6, 2024 at 10:24 a.m.

When I heard that there was a donut food truck named Glazed and Infuzed parked only a few miles away, I had to investigate. I’m a dedicated reporter that can...

Safari Fun Park will feature electric go-karts, a full arcade, laser tag, a rope course, full restaurant, indoor playground for toddlers and a nonalcoholic drink bar serving coffee and boba tea.

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Former Virginia Beach Farm Fresh could soon become Safari Fun Park

July 4, 2024 at 2:22 p.m.

Safari Fun Park will feature electric go-karts, a full arcade, laser tag, a rope course, full restaurant, indoor playground for toddlers and a nonalcoholic drink bar serving coffee and boba...

The two-bladed, G-11 wind turbine with a 40-foot rotor diameter needs a wind speed of 7 mph to continuously spin. The massive sculpture was manufactured by Ryse Energy in the United Kingdom.

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Centura College steps up green energy training by installing wind turbine on Norfolk campus

June 26, 2024 at 12:53 p.m.

The two-bladed, G-11 wind turbine with a 40-foot rotor diameter needs a wind speed of 7 mph to continuously spin. The massive sculpture was manufactured by Ryse Energy in the...

Virginia Beach has many spots that boast beautiful waterfront views. But as summer ends, a new attraction will deliver the best expansive views of the coastline in an open-air observation deck.

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New observation tower set to debut at summer’s end near Virginia Aquarium

June 22, 2024 at 10:03 a.m.

Virginia Beach has many spots that boast beautiful waterfront views. But as summer ends, a new attraction will deliver the best expansive views of the coastline in an open-air observation...

The news of the closure went viral on social media. The fast food spot, between Chic's Beach and First Landing, was only a few steps from the Chesapeake Bay, so it was a popular stop for families heading to the beach.

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Shore Drive McDonald’s, popular spot for beach-goers, closes

June 26, 2024 at 10:34 a.m.

The news of the closure went viral on social media. The fast food spot, between Chic's Beach and First Landing, was only a few steps from the Chesapeake Bay, so...

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