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Virginia Beach: Quick Facts

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Hampton Roads is under flash flood warning • Nov. 6, 2026, 1:26 PM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)
Virginia Beach approves slate of new classes • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:55 PM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)
James Edge Obituary | October 2, 2026 | • Oct. 18, 2026, 12:15 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)
Virginia Beach seeks option to use 1% sales tax hike for flood projects, not just schools • Oct. 15, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

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Map highlighting the location of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia, United States, near the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounding states including Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are labeled, as well as Washington, D.C. An inset globe in the upper left shows the regional location within North America.
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