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Possible Presidents Map: Gonna Fly Now!

October 13, 2008 at 3:15 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

Republican Sen. John McCain hoped Virginia really would be his country as he and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin appeared in Virginia Beach this morning. "The national media has written us off, but they forgot to let you decide," McCain told the crowd of 20,000 supporters chanting "Nobama" in a local convention center.

Country singer Hank Williams Jr. played for the crowd, but the real surprise was the McCain-Palin entrance music--the theme from "Rocky." Hey, remember when Hillary Clinton did that way back in the primaries? Good times!

McCain is currently speaking in Wilmington, North Carolina at a town meeting, while his running mate rallies the faithful in Richmond. Tomorrow, the Straight Talk Express is Pennsylvania-bound as McCain hosts a town hall meeting for women in Blue Bell, while Palin speaks at a rally in the Electric City of Scranton.

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End of Summer Travel: One Last Music Festival

August 29, 2008 at 1:30 PM | by kjb | 1 Comment

There's no better way to end the summer than with an outdoor music festival right on the beach. Celebrate your Labor Day weekend in Virginia Beach at the Verizon Wireless Music Festival.

Things kickoff this evening as the festival celebrates its 15th year of winding down the summer season. Tonight's headline on the 5th Street Main Stage is Morris Day and The Time. A $30 weekend ticket will get you into the show along with the Billy Idol concert on Saturday and the B52's concert on Sunday. If money is a little tight, there are three other stages with free concerts each night. Los Lobos, War and Warrant are just some of the artists that are performing for free.

The shows end with a fireworks display on both Friday and Sunday evenings. Even if you aren't a big fan of the music, there's always plenty to do and eat as you wander through the street vendors that set up shop for the weekend festivities. If you still have your doubts about the weekend in Virginia Beach, there's a Blues-fest in only a couple more weeks if that's more you style.

Related Stories:
· Verizon Wireless American Music Festival [Official Site]
· Labor Day Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo of a 2007 event: Beach Street USA]

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Where is the Spirit of Nantucket?

Where: 2272 Old Pungo Ferry Rd [map], Virginia Beach, VA, United States, 23457
November 8, 2007 at 5:15 PM | by pbb | 0 Comments

The Spirit of Nantucket, a 207-foot cruise ship trolling from Alexandria, VA to Charleston, SC, was intentionally run aground this morning. After snagging something and damaging the hull, the captain decided to park the boat on a shoal in nine feet of water rather than risk sinking uncontrollably.

As the 66 passengers and crew waited for the Coast Guard, they had breakfast on board and joked about the situation. Smaller boats then arrived and ferried everyone to shore and the Pungo Ferry Marina, outside of Virginia Beach.

Apparently Cruise West, the company operating the boat, did a good job handling the snafu. Passenger Lloyd Roberts, who's traveled with the company three times before, was yucking it up:

What a way to arrive. Nice alarm clock this morning. We’re all fine. Looking forward to the rest of the trip. We look forward to taking another trip with them.

Related Stories:
· Photos of The Spirit of Nantucket Aground [Virginian Pilot]
· More Photos and Recap [Daily Press]
· All About The Spirit of Nantucket [Cruise West]
· Passengers Ferried Ashore [CNN]
· Ship Runs Aground in Virginia [AP, via Google]

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Like A Virgin(ia) Beach

June 29, 2005 at 11:10 AM | by sedona | 0 Comments

Forget the old Virginia Beach of yesterday (day-glo bikinis, drunken spring break revelers, rundown motels) and meet the beach born anew.

The Washington Post reports that Virginia Beach has experienced an upgrade thanks to its concerned residents and now boasts a revitalized boardwalk and broad expansions to the beach itself--that are raked and shifted daily.

They are also pushing a new name "VaBeach"--the next Sobe we wonder?

Related Stories:
·   A Shore Town Reborn [The Washington Post]