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Participants gathered for a Neptune SHIELD community program

Helping Veterans Find Their Next Mission: Inside Neptune SHIELD’s Community Work

How Neptune SHIELD connects workforce skills, entrepreneurship and resilience—and how Hampton Roads companies can support its November fundraiser.

Raise the Shield Veterans Day fundraiser, November 11, 2026

Raise the Shield: A Veterans Day Evening with a Mission in Virginia Beach

Plan a November 11 evening supporting veteran workforce development and entrepreneurship at Neptune SHIELD Tech Hub in Virginia Beach.

Cox and First Colonial: Three School Sports Dates to Follow, October 16–20

Football, field hockey and volleyball give Great Neck families three school sports dates to follow October 16–20, 2026.

Coastal home with a silver metal roof and wraparound porches in Seaboard Construction’s project gallery

Metal Roofs at the Oceanfront: What Virginia Beach Homeowners Should Know

Considering a metal roof near the beach? Questions about salt exposure, wind protection, appearance and warranties—with a local starting point at Seaboard Construction.

A boat lifted by a forklift at Legasea Marine’s Yorktown service facility.
  • Marine & Boating

Before the First Freeze: A Boat Service and Storage Checklist with Legasea Marine

Organize maintenance, winterization and storage before the season changes, with a practical checklist for your service appointment.

Legasea Marine and Browning’s Marine showroom on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach.
  • Marine & Boating

Buying a Boat in Hampton Roads: A Useful First Visit to Legasea Marine

Make a showroom visit count: compare the layout, ownership costs and service plan before choosing your next boat.

Before You Retire in Coastal Virginia: Build an Income and Expense Checklist

Organize expected income, everyday costs, housing decisions and questions before your next retirement-planning meeting.

Choosing a Wealth Manager in Hampton Roads: Questions Before You Hire

Compare services, fees, credentials and communication before choosing a wealth manager in Virginia Beach or elsewhere in Hampton Roads.

401(k) Rollover Questions to Ask Before Moving Your Money

Compare your old 401(k) options, fees and tax considerations, with a local planning connection to Virginia Asset Group.

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