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For those of you who have given up on love this Valentine’s Day, here is a story about a family’s endless love to give you hope.

By Michelle S. Cox Whether you’re spending your Valentine’s Day with a loved one or going it alone, there are a few things that you probably want to avoid in your quest for that “lovin’ feelin’.” Hollywood movies and television commercials for jewelers teach us that there’s nothing better than spending Valentine’s Day with the […]

Since Valentine’s Day is in the middle of the week, many of you will be celebrating this weekend. Here are a few events happening cross Hampton Roads to enjoy with a loved one or friends.

Lindsey Vonn is single on Valentine’s Day, and she turned to her one-million Twitter followers to try to find love.  “Anyone else out there single and want to be my valentine?” was posted to her verified social media account with the hashtag “worth a shot.” Vonn has received thousands of responses, and she Retweeted some […]

The Norway men’s curling team skipped by Thomas Ulsrud is back for its third Olympic games. That means their attention grabbing pants have returned, as well. Prior to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Ulsrud’s team received plain, all-black uniform pants for the tournament from Norway’s national Olympic committee.  Christoffer Svae, who competed on Ulsrud’s squad, had […]

It’s Valentine’s Day, and there’s plenty of love in the air at the Olympics, from the romance between speed-skating power couple Heather and Jorrit Bergsma to the family love between Chloe Kim and her father. But as great as those stories are, it may be hard to top the valentine figure skater Adam Rippon got […]

Happy Valentine’s Day from PyeongChang.  Tonight the men’s downhill competition is set to get underway after it was postponed because of high winds Feb. 10, while Mikaela Shiffrin is set to finally make her PyeongChang debut in the women’s giant slalom after that event was also postponed. The curling men’s and women’s tournament continues with […]

Our lifestyle correspondent Stephanie Walters helps you save the day!

It’s a love story At the Olympics, love is seen in all sorts. The most common type is the love of family and friends. But, there are also four married couples competing in PyeongChang. Add to that the well-documented less-permanent type of love. There’s love for everyone. What’s better than competing in the Olympics? Getting to […]

Lots of clouds today with some warming. Nice weather tomorrow with highs in the 70s.

Only gold will do for the United States at the Pyeongchang Games with the Americans mired in a 20-year title drought.

Reigning world champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong from China lead the field after the pairs’ short program on Wednesday, setting them up for China’s first pairs gold medal since 2010. Their emotional, solid short program to K.D. Lang’s “Hallelujah” scored 82.39 points. Reigning European champions Yevgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov sit second with 81.68 […]

Dispatchers confirmed they received the first call at 2:50 p.m. about the incident near Portsmouth Boulevard and Des Moines Avenue.

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) – He’s 28, which is awfully old for a figure skater in the Olympics. That might have been the storyline on Adam Rippon at this Olympics, and it’s not a bad hook. The last time a figure skater so old made his Olympic debut was 1936, when NBC was just a […]

Brian Alfano from Olive Garden gets us in the mood for Valentine’s Day.

Karen Husselbee from MacArthur Center has you covered for Valentine’s Day!

Not every Olympian can afford to make their sport a career. Many hold down full-time jobs before and after the games.

There is a chance for showers for just about each day. Meanwhile temps will keep bouncing.

By Sean Carter The more, the merrier! So this February 14, have a Valentine’s Day party with all you hold close and multiply the celebrations! A Valentine’s Day party is not like any other regular parties; it’s a party where love rules as a theme. So put all your innovative and romantic ideas to good […]

If you visit your local Hooters restaurant you will be able to shred a photo of your ex in exchange for wings.

One of the most interesting things that I’ve noticed since the beginning of my internship is the commotion any weather spectacle can cause. For example, there was a roll cloud on Feb. 5 and our WAVY facebook page went nuts. People were sending us photos, emailing us videos, you name it. Something as mundane as […]

As Valentine’s Day approaches, consider going to the craft store instead of the card store and making your own Valentines. Consider some of these ideas to be creative this Valentine’s Day. Bookmarks: Make your Valentine into a bookmark he or she can use all year to think of you. Bracelets: People of all ages like […]

By M. K. Scanlan Ah, Valentine’s Day; the day men secretly love to hate. Since it comes around every year without fail, why not embrace it this time and give her an amazing surprise to show her you not only remembered the wonderful day of love, but also care about her and want to show […]

I went out to Waterside District to find out how much do residents know about the day of love.

Harmony from the Commodore Chorus Barbershop Quartet.

As we approach February 14th it is time to think about relationships and their meaning. Ponder the following: 1. Most people spend more time shopping for a new vehicle than finding a partner. Slow down and consider what you need and can offer before you commit. 2. Dating is way of determining whether you are […]

The restaurant says the burger is part of a Valentine’s Day special.

Explore different tastes of the world with a little help from Tasha Roberts from Ethnic Cuisine and Catering.

By P.K. Martin Valentine’s day is the festival of love and flowers are one of the oldest ways of expressing our love to our loved ones. Even in today’s hi-tech era when mobile phones, email messages and social networks have been becoming the primary method of communication, still people prefer to surprise their love by […]

Prior to the Olympic debut of women’s hockey in Nagano, women had played in just a handful of prominent events sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Four world championships and two tournaments dubbed the Pacific Rim Championships were held from 1990-1997.  In all six, Canada defeated the United States in the final game. […]

Madison Chock and Evan Bates are making their second trip to the Olympics together, but with some new labels for each other both on and off the ice. On the ice, Chock and Bates added a U.S. national championship title to their resume in 2015. They earned national silver medals in 2016 and 2017, and […]

One of the cuter events that I’ve gotten to write about this week was the Puppy Bowl. Being a sports novice myself, I was happy to write about a Super Bowl event that I could relate to. Clicking through all 39 puppies, learning their names, finding out what the event was all about and pulling […]

Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate – and even enjoy – Valentine’s Day. Here are some ideas for how singles can spend the holiday. Host a singles party. Find all of your single friends and invite them over for a singles-only Valentine’s Day party. See a movie. Find a few friends and […]

By Graciela Sholander We all know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day but what about why or how it started? Here are three things you may not know about this popular holiday. 1. The real Saint Valentine is shrouded in mystery Even though he lived in the third century AD, almost nothing is known about this […]

Get ready for Valentine’s Day at Whole Foods Market.

A local police department is partnering with the American Red Cross to help host a pre-Valentine’s Day blood drive.

By Craig McKeachie A Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt can be as big or small as you wish, hosted in your home or somewhere else, and as over-the-top or as quiet as you want. Your sweetheart is sure to love all the attention; you’ll earn big points, and maybe even a few kisses, for your efforts. […]

Chef J Ponder shows us how to trick your tailgate guests into thinking you have a full sized smoker.

By Paulette Mitchell Serves 12 bonbons An unusual contrast of tart cheese, dark cherries, and semisweet chocolate, these tidbits will be a lovely surprise. They’re simple to make in advance, and I guarantee they are sure to impress. Ingredients 5 ounces fresh white goat cheese (chèvre), chilled 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 6 canned dark pitted […]

Talk about a “hearty” task — picking my favorite romantic movies. It’s like picking my favorite child. The truth is, I love so many that it’s impossible to squeeze them all into a list of 10, so please don’t be offended if your favorite didn’t make the cut. What I tried to accomplish with this […]

Joseph Merlino III of Virginia Beach was charged with first and second-degree murder after prosecutors believe he injected her with a deadly amount of cyanide.

When popping the question to the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with, make sure to avoid these proposal mistakes. 1. Social media proposal: When proposing, avoid doing it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media outlet. 2. Electronic proposals: Don’t pop the question over e-mail, text or even an […]

By Toby Shaw Across the world on February 14th, many flowers, cards and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones, as St. Valentine’s day is celebrated. However, the story of why we celebrate this day is a bit of a mystery. The tradition of St. Valentine’s Day mixes elements of both ancient Roman rites and […]

Do you remember sending valentines when you were a child? Can you recall the construction paper-covered shoebox, decorated with glitter and doilies, full of tiny valentines and heart candies? Or perhaps the first serious Valentine’s Day gifts you received, or your first delivery of one dozen red roses? Receiving a Valentine’s Day gift is a […]

(NewsUSA) – Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year, remains the day to express heartfelt gratitude for companionship, friendship and love. It also can be an occasion that will create fond memories for years to come. And believe it or not, the fragrance that you wear on this romantic day can become a […]

No romance without finance is an adage that some live by. And if you are like most people when you think of romance, you think money and lots of it. The Beatles may have sung “Money Can’t Buy Me Love,” but it sure helps make a downpayment. Ian Stanczyk, a probability expert, estimates that the […]

Valentines Day is a day full of romance and spoiling your partner with guilty pleasures. But according to cardiologists at Mayo Clinic, some of those guilty pleasures don’t have to make you feel quite so guilty. “We do know that real dark chocolate has some protective effects on the heart and that it’s not harmful,” […]

(NewsUSA) Here are some healthy alternatives for Valentine’s Day provided by Kaiser Permanente’s registered dietitian, Ricia Taylor. 1. Berries, berries, berries. Try blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or strawberries instead of chocolate. These sweet superfruits are natural antioxidants that have a long list of health benefits. 2. Raisins and pretzels. Send your kids to school with mini-boxes […]

Heather Staible, Contributing Writer Roses, carnations and tulips are usual Valentine’s Day floral fare, but garlic and grass are two of the lesser-known offerings. During the Victorian era, flowers were used as means to communicate with suitors. Love, kindness and interest were conveyed in a bouquet of flowers, pinned to a woman’s clothing or held […]