The Virginia Beach Sun is a website, newsletter and Facebook and Twitter social pages. Choose any of the Sun's platforms to promote your message, products and services. Call us for more information. The Sun is independent local media, serving the public since 2012, with roots going back to the 1920s. The Sun welcomes wildlife photos, such as this one of a backyard cardinal, seen here looking right into the camera. (Sun staff photo ..read more

The following information was recently sent to parents of children attending Virginia Beach City Public Schools: It's hard to believe that our original two-week closure is about to come to an end. What we had hoped would be a brief pause in the academic year has instead turned into a complete shift in the way we all have to think about our children’s care and education during this health emergency. I know I speak for all here at VBCPS when I say that we are so humbled and grateful for your kindness, patience and encouragement, as we have worked to keep students fed and engaged in their le ..read more

Congratulations to Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team and Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on a great performance and impressive victory at the 2019 World Legends and Heroes Martial Arts Championships, held recently at Bethel High School in Hampton, Va. Dragon Force Demo Team’s rock’n performance won the 1st Place Team Demo Trophy, with a total of 25 folks from Ryoshin-Kan Karate School representing their dojo to the highest level. We won a total of 14 trophies, including 12 first place trophies. Well done to the following karate champions: Sensei Tim Thompson, Michael Milliman, Hayden Bowles, Z ..read more

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Police Report On March 20, 2020, at 11:33 p.m., Virginia Beach Emergency Communications received a report that a man had been shot in the 3300 block of Weeping Willow Lane. Virginia Beach first-responders located an adult male victim who was transported to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). Citizens can also submit a tip via P3Tips.com or by downloading the P3 Tips app available in Apple iTunes and Google Play Stores. Tipsters will remain anonymou ..read more

"Home" can mean a lot of different things to different people. To me, it is something or someone that you carry with you. Home There’ve been times When I felt alone; I could not make it on my own. And times I’d start to run away Wishing for another day. To see again with honest eyes A summer night, a cloudless sky. Find meaning in the road I took, And hope within this heart of mine. But now I know, I’m not alone, Within my heart remains my home. And should I feel the need in time, The need to leave it all behind, I’ll look into my home and find A thought of you will always shine. By Kempsvil ..read more

Princess Anne Post 113 of the American Legion has recognized four outstanding Virginia Beach police, fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Sheriff’s Office employees, by honoring them with special awards. They were paid tribute at ceremonies, held recently at Marian Manor in Virginia Beach. Hailed for their exemplary service to the community were, Virginia Beach Police Department Master Police Officer Christopher Curry, Virginia Beach Fire Department Firefighter Mitchell E. Riley, Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Jhon Buensuceso and Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office Ma ..read more

Parkway Elementary School recently held its annual faculty vs fifth grade basketball game. Parkway's fifth-graders also played Rosemont Elementary Schools fifth-graders and Parkway teachers played against the Rosemont teachers. Parkway staff, left to right: Marcus Hudson (P. E. assistant), Stephanie Pona (kindergarten assistant), Casey Hughes (P. E. teacher), Julie Byers (resource specialist), Alonna Aritis (guidance counselor), Khadijah Kelly (general assistant), Reneka Evans (third grade teacher), Krista Arnold (principal), Christina Hutchins (Special Ed. teacher), Chris Stover (PTA presi ..read more

Governor Ralph Northam released the following statement today on the death of a Virginian from the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. “Pam and I were deeply saddened to learn that a Virginian has died from COVID-19, and we grieve for everyone this virus has touched around the world. “The health of Virginians and our communities is my most important priority right now. As a Commonwealth, we have taken major, critical steps to stop the spread of COVID- 19. I have declared a state of emergency, closed K-12 schools across the state, restricted visitors at nursing homes and correctional facilities ..read more

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