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The notecards poking from bouquets rushing out of a Chicago florist all carry similar messages: “looking forward to celebrating in person.” “The notes aren’t sad,” said Kate Prince, a co-owner of Flora Chicago on the city’s North Side. “They’re hopeful.” On this Valentine’s Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much […]

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) – RetailMeNot, an online coupon company, compiled Valentine’s Day shopping data for this year. The data found that over one in three (61%) people in a relationship will be purchasing a gift for their partner this Valentine’s Day. The number is down from 69% in 2020. However, the amount they are willing […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has a valentine for the American people: giant pink, white and red hearts bearing calls for “unity,” “hope” and “love” installed early Friday on the North Lawn of the White House. “I just wanted some joy,” the first lady told reporters during a surprise visit to the lawn […]

Valentine’s Day, like most other things this past year, looked a little different on Sunday. Social distancing and indoor dining regulations made date night a little difficult.

The pictures look like they could be from Chicago or even Calgary, but winter snowfall images captured on camera over Valentine’s Day weekend were actually taken near our southern border with Mexico.

Can you believe it? Friday marks 16 years since the first video was posted to YouTube. It all started at a zoo.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas board Wednesday night said it would terminate CEO and President Bill Magness in the wake of the historic round of winter storms that slammed the state the week after Valentine’s Day, leaving millions without power in bitter cold temperatures and dozens dead.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Running out of ideas to spend Valentine’s Day? Town Center in Virginia Beach has a couple of options for you. Town Center has erected outdoor displays including a LOVE lock installations for couples to “lock in their love” forever. Bring a lock, or purchase one in the plaza. Love locks […]

A Virginia Beach charter school is hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for its students.

Kraft is giving the pink mac and cheese to 1,000 “lucky recipients.” Enter to win:

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A law firm out of Crossville, Tennessee is giving away a divorce to a winner of their Valentine’s Day contest. The Powers Law Firm says, “Valentine’s Day, to some, is a reminder that they are trapped in a marriage that they cannot afford to get out of, or for some other […]

There is no fee to submit a name but you can donate to the zoo. But as a special treat, select staff members will eat a cockroach for every $1,000 donated.

Becky Austin is a Second grade teacher at Manteo Elementary School

Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill has added portable heaters to everything else that already gave customers the warm fuzzies.

It’s “Sweetheart’s Week” on HRS!

Virginia Beach, Va. (WAVY) — Valentine’s Day weekend may be over, but there’s still plenty of time to add a little romance to your life. Local publicist Jaylyn Brown is the owner of The JB Agency, where she works with high-end clients from athletes to entertainers. Recently, Brown decided to explore her other talent — […]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A family of five, four adults and one child, has been displaced after a fire damaged their home in Chesapeake Valentine’s Day afternoon. Firefighters got the call for the fire around 12:45 p.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of Woodsman Reach in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake. Crews described seeing smoke […]

HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — On Valentine’s Day, Sea Turtle, Inc. announced the rescue of 142 sea turtles, via Facebook. “Selfless acts like Captain Henry’s reminds us of the wonderful and dedicated community we are lucky enough to be part of”, said Wendy Knight, Executive Director of Sea Turtle Inc. Volunteers went out into the water […]

Home improvement has become a go-to project during the pandemic given that people are spending more time in their abodes.

Power Swabs can change your smile in a matter of minutes.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will be out for at least two more weeks with the leg injuries that have kept him sidelined since Feb. 14. The defending NBA champions announced Friday night that Davis is making progress and has been cleared to enter the next phase of his rehabilitation […]

Peeps, the polarizing Easter candy shaped like chicks, will outlive you.

As if the rain we’ve had already isn’t enough, there’s still more to come. UGH! We need a break. But much of the country is dealing with snow/ ice/ bitterly cold air, so it could be worse! Here’s a look at all of the watches/ warnings and advisories in effect across the country: It looks […]

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Singer Ricky Martin will be a spokesman for a foundation that is building a memorial and museum to honor the 49 victims who died during a massacre at a gay Florida nightclub nearly five years ago, foundation officials said Thursday. In the unpaid position, Martin will make public service announcements promoting […]

UPDATE 2:05 p.m.: Even the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia is coming to the Star City’s defense after a staff writer for The New Yorker said a game show prize trip to Roanoke seemed “more like a punishment,” sending the Twitter-verse into a frenzy. On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Ralph Northam tweeted, “Virginia is for […]

Every holiday has its perks, but none carry the same energy as Galentine’s Day.

This month has been filled with plenty of rain, more than we need. And now another form of rain will cause plenty of problems across the state. As temperatures hover around 32 degrees, freezing rain has been coming down this morning. The changeover between freezing rain and rain is across our area. Reports so far […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James injured his right ankle during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, leaving the court in visible frustration after attempting to play through the injury. James left early in the second quarter, and the team later announced he would not return. The Lakers didn’t say […]

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Although Valentine’s Day doesn’t increase romance scams, the FBI says it’s a great time to remind the community of financial dangers found in online dating. “There can’t be a man in this world that horrible to have purposefully done what he’s done to me,” says one unnamed victim interviewed by the […]

A goat and a dog who were each elected mayor have helped raise money to renovate a Vermont community playground.

NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, Taylor Swift gave us a lot of new music. This year it will be old — the pop star has announced she’s dropping the first of her re-recorded albums. Swift said online Thursday that “Fearless: Taylor’s Version” is finished and “will be with you soon,” featuring re-recorded songs from […]

After Norfolk resident Christine Bonavita’s divorce, she couldn’t see herself just pawning off or throwing away her wedding ring.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anthony Davis’ right leg became too painful to play on two months ago, the big man and the Los Angeles Lakers decided he wouldn’t return until he was completely ready to be himself again. More than two months later, Davis is confident that time has arrived with 14 regular-season games […]

NEW YORK (AP) — To Fox News Channel’s Janice Dean, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a liar and a criminal. He blames others for his “disastrous decisions.” He needs to resign — no, that’s not enough. “He needs to go to jail!” she thundered on “Fox & Friends.” Dean isn’t a political commentator — […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply need a rest. The 2020 NBA champs weren’t happy to be headed home this weekend after the Phoenix Suns knocked them out of the first round. Yet the early playoff […]

Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. CST/11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dario Šarić scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Mikal Bridges added 19 and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker’s ejection for a 114-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Booker scored 17 points before getting ejected for arguing with 7:10 left in the third […]

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing allegations that he sexually harassed or behaved inappropriately toward a half-dozen women who have worked with him. In an interview published by the Times Unionof Albany on Wednesday, a woman who is still on his staff gave more details on her allegation that the […]

MOSCOW (AP) — A top ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday announced a new anti-government protest, urging residents of big cities to briefly gather in residential courtyards this weekend with their cellphone flashlights on. Navalny strategist Leonid Volkov said the protest will start at 8 p.m. Sunday and last 15 minutes. The […]

Valentine’s Day may be a day for many to celebrate their romantic love, but for many, the day of love is a reminder of previous heartbreak.

Today is going to be a pretty nasty day, but only in how the weather will feel. For some folks, late tonight and early Friday the weather could pose some real problems. Let’s talk about it… Today we have high pressure far to the northwest at the surface. There is a stationary front to our […]

First lady Dr. Jill Biden is celebrating Valentine’s Day with decorations displayed on the White House lawn.

Lovepop designs beautiful Valentine’s Day cards that transform into intricate 3D bouquets.

LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Wearing a red sweater with decorative hearts, 89-year-old Joyce Boston is back with a brigade of fellow volunteers in the “Sweetheart City” of northern Colorado to stamp a poem and postmark on Valentine’s Day cards –- just as she has done each year for nearly three decades. Every year, tens of […]

So who’s paying for the Valentine’s Day date and beyond? It depends on whom you ask.

When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is?

Valentine’s Day might put you in the mood to look for love online. Unfortunately, criminals are also on the hunt, but for victims.

In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, LEGO dropped its latest design in the botanical collection series: a visually intricate bouquet of roses.

A unique gift that plays to his interests will be used and loved long after the half-eaten box of chocolates has gone stale.