Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of Country music, has died at the age of 90. In a statement provided to The Associated Press, Lynn’s family said she died Tuesday at her home…
Hampton Roads Braces for Moderate to Major Tidal Flooding Monday
Hampton Roads is bracing for moderate to major tidal flooding on Monday, especially during Monday morning’s commute. Many area schools around the region have closed on Monday in anticipation of the second round of bad weather. Click here for closings/delays from our friends at WAVY-TV 10 There is a wind advisory in effect from Sunday…
Neptune Festival, Crawlin’ Crab Marathon, and More Events Cancelled in Hampton Roads This Weekend
The remnants of Hurricane Ian are set to move up the East Coast to end the week. Expect rain, wind, and tidal flooding throughout the weekend.
Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper, Dies at 59
Rapper Coolio died at the age of 59. TMZ reports that the rapper was visiting a friend yesterday afternoon (September 28th) when he collapsed. The friend called EMTs, who arrived and pronounced Coolio dead on the scene. Jarez said that the paramedics suspect that he suffered cardiac arrest. The official cause of death has not been…
Where to Score Free Coffee on National Coffee Day
September 29th is National Coffee Day and you can celebrate with deals on your favorite cup of Joe. Check out a list of participating restaurant and chain deals below. Barnes & Noble The bookstore’s cafe is offering free tall hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any baked item. Burger King Royal Perks members…
Ed Sheeran Covers Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and More at Impromptu Performance in Ibiza
Ed Sheeran gave a surprise performance in Ibiza on Monday at a poolside party! The pop star took the stage at O Beach Ibiza’s House in Paradise where according to Billboard, he sang his hit “Shape of You” before covering Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and Neil Diamond during his four-song set. “I love karaoke.…
Actress Keke Palmer Surprises Chesapeake Man with $50,000 Prize For Winning ‘America’s Got Tacos’ Song Contest
Actress and singer Keke Palmer surprised Chesapeake native Reggie Lewis Halsey Jr. with some BIG news. Halsey Jr. was the grand prize winner of McCormick Spice’s “America’s Got Tacos” song contest! The contest called for contestants to create an original jingle showcasing their love of all things tacos for a chance to win $50,000, a…
Mariah Carey To Release Her 1990s Alternative Rock Album
Did you know that Mariah Carey recorded an alternative album in the ’90s? The pop superstar secretly recorded the album in 1995 under the stage name Chick after her label would not let her release it. During an interview on Rolling Stone‘s Rolling Stone Now podcast, Mariah revealed she will finally release the album titled Someone’s Ugly Daughter. …
Are You Using These Emojis Wrong? These Are the Most Commonly Misunderstood Emojis
Have you ever been confused by the use of an emoji? You’re not alone. This week, Adobe released a study on emojis and shared the three most MISUNDERSTOOD emojis are the cowboy hat face, cherries, and the upside-down face. According to “Emojipedia,” the cowboy represents “exuberance, whimsy, confidence, or adventure.” It’s also used in the…
Virginia Beach Ranked #1 Most Desirable City in the US to Move To in 2022
Virginia Beach is the most desirable city to move to! HomeBay.com conducted a comprehensive survey on the cities and states we’d most like to move to, based on metrics like affordability, employment opportunities, safety, quality of life, education, nature, and weather. Ranking #1 on the list is Hampton Roads’ own Virginia Beach, Virginia! Seattle followed…