VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — For nearly four years now, two wind turbines standing more than 600-foot-tall have generated electricity 27 miles off the Virginia Beach coast. Aside from promotion mainly from their owners, utility provider Dominion Energy, many visiting the resort beaches would have little idea the turbines are there. Due to the curvature […]
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The City Council decided last year to explore the option of turning over the aquarium to a private entity after learning the tanks that hold the animals are deteriorating and will cost millions of dollars to repair.
VIRGINIA BEACH — Real estate assessments are increasing this year, and the City Council will consider lowering the tax rate to partially offset the cost to taxpayers. Assessments will be 6.7% on average higher than last year in Virginia Beach, UghBudget Director Kevin Chatellier told the council at a two-day retreat this week. That follows last year’s 9% jump in assessments. The City Council .