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Mayor highlights Virginia Beach Trail, economic development at State of City address
VIRGINIA BEACH — At the start of the State of the City Wednesday, attendees were invited to envision a future walking trail with Salem High School student Melaina Robertson. Through a video display on two screens, Robertson meandered along the Virginia Beach Trail, a 12-mile paved path stretching from Newtown Road to the Oceanfront.
The City Council recently appropriated almost $3 million for the first 3.2-mile long stretch of the trail, which will connect the city’s western border with Norfolk at Newtown Road to Constitution Drive in Town Center.
“This approval unlocked $15 million from the federal government to make safety improvements along the Virginia Beach Trail — the largest such award in the commonwealth of Virginia,” said Mayor Bobby Dyer at the event held at the convention center.
The annual address, produced by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, touched on myriad city accomplishments over the last year, including the recent funding for the trail, storm water resiliency projects and economic development successes. Among them, securing a new Amazon robotic fulfillment center and delivery station, which will be operational for this year’s holiday season, Dyer said.
Before the speeches got underway in the convention center, the Grammy-winning musical group Blackstreet, featuring hit music producer Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black and Dave Hollister, performed the national anthem.
Dyer and City Manager Patrick Duhaney led the program, sharing the stage and taking turns praising city departments, schools, tourism and new businesses as well as providing updates on ongoing city projects.
First they recognized the city’s emergency management and public safety teams who responded quickly when an EF-3 tornado touched down in the Great Neck area last April. Duhaney also pointed out a new fire station opened in the Burton Station neighborhood last year.
The city manager mentioned how the plans for the 5/31 Memorial, a $5.8 million park honoring the victims and first responders of mass shooting in 2019 at the municipal center are moving ahead.
“When completed, this memorial will be a thoughtful and lovely place on our municipal campus where everyone can reflect and remember,” Duhaney said.
The memorial is scheduled to be completed by May 2025.
Duhaney also mentioned recent storm water projects, including drainage improvements and a tide gate, while recognizing that the price tag for future work has increased beyond what was originally budgeted.
“We are not hiding from the fact that these important projects are now coming in at more than double the estimated cost due to inflation and cost of construction materials,” he said. “This will play a significant role in future budget decisions, but we remain committed to this major resiliency effort.”
Dyer acknowledged last year’s loss of former Virginia Beach mayor and state senator Clancy Holland and the Rev. Pat Robertson, who established Regent University.
“Both of these men were true leaders and integral parts of our past and our future,” said the mayor. “They left an indelible mark on our city and we will miss them.”
The mayor recognized Green Run High School football coach Cadillac Harris as the city’s first “Champion of Hope,” a new award for those committed to making Virginia Beach a better place.
Among the new workforce and business highlights, Duhaney and Dyer pumped up Old Dominion University’s new Institute of Data Science and the Coastal Virginia Center for Cyber Innovation in Town Center, the digital transatlantic undersea cables, Dominion Energy’s offshore wind turbine project and ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services’ of Israel relocating its corporate headquarters to Town Center.
Even the Lego store landed in the spotlight. One of only three in Virginia, it opened last November, also in Town Center. And Atlantic Park, which broke ground last year and will include a surf park and entertainment venue, was mentioned. Dyer said he and Councilwoman Barbara Henley plan to take surf lessons there.
In another light moment, the mayor was featured in a video touting the launch of Drone Up’s new drone delivery service from some area Walmart stores. In the video, Dyer runs out of coffee, places an order on his phone, and the box of the brew is lowered from a drone into his backyard.
Dyer credited his wife, Trish, who was in the audience, for coming up with the video idea.
Stacy Parker, 757-222-5125, stacy.parker@pilotonline.com
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Three Takeaways From Virginia Tech Baseball’s Series Win Vs Cal
Berkley, CA — Virginia Tech won their third consecutive ACC series and have won 9 of their last 12 matchups on the diamond. Despite dropping game three in 9-4 fashion, the Hokies needed this series win and got it, putting themselves firmly on the bubble this week.
There’s plenty of takeaways from the series, so here’s my top three.
No. 1: The Hokies are peaking at the right time
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column on what the Hokies would need to do to put themselves in position on the bubble, and they have followed that blueprint to a tee.
I stated that the Hokies would need a 15-4 run going down the stretch, and they’re within striking distance, needing to go 6-1 from here on out with four games against non-conference opponents.
They couldn’t afford another series loss in conference, and they haven’t taken one.
With that run, the Hokies — who sat outside of the top 45 — have moved themselves up to 36th in RPI — a firm bubble position — with a three big ACC games remaining and four must-win non-conference games.
No. 2: Brett Renfrow has found it
What is ‘it’ exactly? Well, he’s the only one that knows.
Over Brett Renfrow’s first two starts in the month of April against Miami and Boston College, he surrendered 12 runs in 11 innings, striking out 10 batters and hurling over 200 pitches in the short time span.
Since then, he’s arguably been the best pitcher in the conference. In his recent three starts, Renfrow has allowed the following statline:
21.0 IP
3 ER
10 H
6 BB
27 K
Those numbers bring an ERA of 1.29 and a K/9 of 11.57.
For those of you who are familiar with the K%-BB% stat, Renfrow’s is sitting at 25.9%. For context, Tarik Skubal — who won the AL Cy Young last year — had a rate of 27.8%.
Brett Renfrow getting back to those strong, consistent starts that we’ve seen in the past is something that Virginia Tech desperately needed from it’s ace, and it will be crucial for the Hokies down the stretch.
No. 3: The Bullpen has been much more consistent
Earlier this season, the Virginia Tech bullpen had a huge issue with blowing leads and losing games.
Against Cal, the Virginia Tech bullpen surrendered just a pair of runs in 10 innings of work.
The highlight of the bullpen as of late has been Chase Swift, who hasn’t given up a run since March 3rd against Marshall. He’s made nine appearances in that time and has posted the following stat-line:
13.1 IP
0 ER
4 H
6 BB
18 K
Much like with Renfrow, consistency from the Virginia Tech bullpen is going to be key down the stretch, and the Hokies are headed in the right direction.
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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on May 4, 2026
The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 4.
Winning Powerball numbers from May 4 drawing
30-36-42-60-63, Powerball: 13, Power Play: 2
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Winning Lotto America numbers from May 4 drawing
09-10-12-50-52, Star Ball: 03, ASB: 03
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 4 drawing
3-7-6
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 4 drawing
4-6-8-6
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Winning Cash 25 numbers from May 4 drawing
02-03-09-10-20-21
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Celebrate bike month with a wild ride at the Virginia Zoo
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Zoo will host its annual Bike Night on Friday, May 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in celebration of National Bike Month. This all-ages event offers guests the opportunity to explore 53 acres of the Virginia Zoo’s beautifully landscaped grounds on designated paths.
This is just one of many events planned throughout the City of Norfolk for National Bike Month.
Animal exhibit trails and the Goat Yard will remain open after-hours, until 7:30 p.m. This unique experience allows visitors to observe animal behaviors after regular operating hours.
Local vendors will also be on hand to assist with bike repairs or accessories.
Guests can meet Animal Ambassadors for a Zoo Tales story reading at the ZooLive! Stage at 6 p.m. The evening also features an energizing DJ dance party. The Zoo’s young professionals group, GenZoo, will help attendees craft decorations for their helmets. Local businesses like Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods and East Coast Bicycles will offer bike accessories. Community organizations such as Elizabeth River Trail, Visit Norfolk, Spinclusion and Bike Norfolk are also scheduled to attend.
Member tickets for Bike Night cost $8. Non-member adult tickets are $18, and non-member child tickets are $13. Children under two receive free entry, but a reserved “under two” ticket is still required.
The event is likely to sell out, so if you are interested in attending, it’s best to act fast. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at virginiazoo.org/event/bike-night/.
Bike Night will take place rain or shine.
Rules and Safety
- No Electric Bicycles Permitted (Unless Hybrids with Motors Removed)
- No skateboards, roller skates, or longboards
- Helmets must be worn by all attendees under the age of 18.
- Bikes must be walked on animal trails — no riding.
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