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Pretty Little Hair Co. launches in Virginia Beach with styling, color and extensions
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Pretty Little Hair Co. has launched in Virginia Beach, offering hair styling, custom coloring and extensions with online booking.
Studio Center wins top ad and marketing award in Coastal Virginia
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Studio Center was named Gold winner for Best Ad/Marketing Agency in CoVaBIZ magazine’s 10th Annual Best of Business Awards in Virginia Beach.
Ant infestations surge in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake after wet spring
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Property owners in Hampton Roads are dealing with a record rise in ant infestations as heavy rain, a mild winter and local development push colonies into homes and businesses.
AT&T and Broccoli City launch new R&B experience in Virginia
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AT&T and Broccoli City are launching Holding Hands: An R&B Experience on Sept. 19, 2026, at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia.
Virginia Beach video firm wins Communicator Award of Distinction
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Kevin Makes Sense Media in Virginia Beach won a 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction for a promo video made for the local classic rock band The Intangible Cats. The recognition comes from one of the industry’s largest competitive awards programs…
Virginia garden centers still selling invasive plants, survey finds
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A first statewide survey found invasive plant species for sale at many Virginia retail garden centers in 2025, including several common landscaping plants.
Alexandria hotel targets family travelers seeking relief from urban overtourism
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Courtyard Alexandria Old Town is being positioned as a base for multi-generational travelers who want historic experiences without the congestion of major city centers.
The Canopy begins leasing new Virginia Beach apartments
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The Canopy is now leasing 132 new apartments and penthouses in Virginia Beach’s Hilltop district.
Edna Bangan-Sabino releases memoir on faith, travel and purpose
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Edna Bangan-Sabino has released Miles to Go, Promises to Keep, a memoir that blends travel writing, family memories, faith, and reflections on migration and teaching.
Apostle Leina'ala Mars-Opoku receives White House Prayer for Our Nations humanitarian award
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Apostle Leina’ala Mars-Opoku was honored June 5 in Arlington, Virginia, at White House Prayer for Our Nations’ 28th Anniversary Awards Gala. The award recognizes humanitarian and economic development leadership and marks her as the first…
Ridgeline Timepieces pairs July launch with veteran nonprofits
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Ridgeline Timepieces will open pre-orders in July for its first watch collection and tie sales of two models to donations for Camp Freedom and the Three Rangers Foundation.
Daly Seven renews as official hotel provider for 2026 BODYARMOR State Games
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Daly Seven Hotel Management has renewed as the Official Hotel Provider for the 2026 BODYARMOR State Games, giving athletes, coaches and organizers hotel blocks near key venues across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and the Raleigh-Durham…
Rakesh Mittapally highlights enterprise AI and analytics leadership
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Rakesh Mittapally, a senior vice president in enterprise business intelligence architecture, is being recognized for work that combines AI, cloud data transformation and analytics modernization.
Outer Banks Adventures launches 800-foot parasailing in Nags Head
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Outer Banks Adventures has added an 800-foot parasailing experience from its Nags Head operation, expanding its lineup of water and wildlife activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Vimaisamd plans private-label skincare line after Munich trade show trip
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Virginia Carneiro, founder of Miami-area clinic Vimaisamd, traveled to Munich for CosmeticBusiness 2026 to meet European manufacturers and begin developing a patient skincare line.
Studio Center wins back-to-back Gold for Best Commercial Videographer
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Studio Center, a Virginia Beach marketing and media firm, won Gold for Best Commercial Videographer in CoVaBIZ magazine’s 10th Annual Best of Business Awards for the second straight year.
National Landing’s hotel market shifts around Amazon HQ2 growth
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New office construction, public-private investment and a denser tech workforce are reshaping corporate lodging demand in Arlington’s National Landing.
JW Marriott Reston Station launches America 250 stay packages
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JW Marriott Reston Station is rolling out luxury packages tied to America’s 250th anniversary and Reston Station’s July 2 celebration.
Ken Strickler named CEO of Commonwealth as firm expands in Virginia and beyond
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Commonwealth has promoted Ken Strickler to president and CEO after founder Mark Claud retired, while outlining growth plans in Virginia, Nashville and Dallas.
Simon & Schuster distributes two Revolution books for America’s 250th
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Two new books by Max Victor Alper will guide readers through the American Revolution and major historic sites in the North and South as the U.S. prepares for its 250th anniversary in June 2026. The paperback and e-book titles are being distributed…
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