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Lee Belote

Lee Belote is a Bay Island resident who loves writing about her hometown for the Virginia Beach Beacon section of The Virginian-Pilot.

Baker’s Crust Bagel opened in August in Hilltop North Shopping Center in the former Your Pie space. Ess-a-Bagel bagels come partially boiled from New York and are freshly baked at the shop.

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Baker’s Crust Bagel brings New York City bites to Virginia Beach

September 15, 2024 at 11:22 a.m.

Baker’s Crust Bagel opened in August in Hilltop North Shopping Center in the former Your Pie space. Ess-a-Bagel bagels come partially boiled from New York and are freshly baked at...

Falling Prices opens on Tuesdays, with everything costing $6. Each day, the prices fall — to $4 on Wednesdays, $2 on Thursdays, $1 on Fridays and 25 cents for what’s left on Saturdays. The prices reset when the store is restocked the next week.

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Prices fall each day of the week at a new Newport News store, first on the East Coast

September 12, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.

Falling Prices opens on Tuesdays, with everything costing $6. Each day, the prices fall — to $4 on Wednesdays, $2 on Thursdays, $1 on Fridays and 25 cents for what’s...

Everything at 2D Cafe & Eatery is outlined in black, including the wall design, ceiling tiles, sofas, stools and floors, to create cartoon vibes.

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At 2D cafe in Virginia Beach, an Instagrammable comic-like experience awaits

September 11, 2024 at 10:13 a.m.

Everything at 2D Cafe & Eatery is outlined in black, including the wall design, ceiling tiles, sofas, stools and floors, to create cartoon vibes.

I’m having the biggest writing block of my life. Metaphorically speaking. Actually, it’s a life block. What do I mean? I officially graduated to the empty nest years.

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Facing writer’s block as a new ’empty nester’ chapter begins

September 7, 2024 at 10:25 a.m.

I’m having the biggest writing block of my life. Metaphorically speaking. Actually, it’s a life block. What do I mean? I officially graduated to the empty nest years.

The 11,000-square-foot Virginia Beach store is slated to open this month with more than 50 vendors.

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Home goods retailer Lazy Daisy to open near Virginia Beach’s Town Center

September 11, 2024 at 9:57 a.m.

The 11,000-square-foot Virginia Beach store is slated to open this month with more than 50 vendors.

Sea Love Candle Bar and Boutique recently opened a do-it-yourself candle experience in La Promenade shopping center. Customers can choose from from over 100 fragrances such as blue agave, pink sugar, mango, suntan lotion, crackling firewood, champagne, leather and more.

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Sea Love opens DIY candle bar in Virginia Beach selling Boardwalk signature scent

September 11, 2024 at 11:14 a.m.

Sea Love Candle Bar and Boutique recently opened a do-it-yourself candle experience in La Promenade shopping center. Customers can choose from from over 100 fragrances such as blue agave, pink...

May's Parlor posted on social media that Sept. 21 would be its last day. An outpouring of customers posted memories and appreciation for the bakery. The Norfolk location in Ghent will remain open.

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May’s Parlor to close Virginia Beach shop while remaining in Norfolk

September 4, 2024 at 11:55 a.m.

May's Parlor posted on social media that Sept. 21 would be its last day. An outpouring of customers posted memories and appreciation for the bakery. The Norfolk location in Ghent...

In high school, Devon Miller displayed her art in the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival student art show. Now an art teacher at First Colonial High school, Miller will be showcasing her skills again at the the iconic Neptune Festival in Virginia Beach.

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Virginia Beach teacher has ‘full circle moment’ as Neptune Festival poster artist

September 2, 2024 at 9:43 a.m.

In high school, Devon Miller displayed her art in the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival student art show. Now an art teacher at First Colonial High school, Miller will be showcasing...