Eric Hodies, The Virginian-Pilot

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Past articles by Eric:

What’s coming to the lot on Laskin Road near 7-Eleven?

What’s the fate of the empty lot near the corner of N. Birdneck Road and Laskin Road? → Read More

What’s happening at the vacant lot at the corner of Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road?

Green Clean Car Wash has obtained a conditional use permit to operate on the 35,235-square-foot parcel. → Read More

The Hardee’s across from the Kempsville Library closed. What’s coming?

A note posted on the Hardee’s building announces the Aug. 27 closing and directs patrons to a nearby location at 6075 Indian River Road. → Read More

Get coffee with a side of history at Circa 1734 in Virginia Beach

The coffee shop on Witchduck Road opened this fall in the Carraway House, believed to be the oldest wood frame structure in Virginia Beach, and one of the oldest in the state. → Read More

‘A community effort’: Trails open for mountain biking in Virginia Beach

The community effort to build the first formal mountain biking trail network in Virginia Beach is almost complete. Marshview Park boasts five miles of single- and double-track trails, built to appeal to riders of all skill levels. → Read More

Construction of Little Neck Commons is underway: Here’s what’s moving into the Virginia Beach complex

Occupancy in the 17,800-square-foot retail development is estimated to begin in spring 2023. → Read More

Hertz Rental Car adding a new location at Regency Hilltop Shopping Center

Hertz Rental Car adding a new location at Regency Hilltop Shopping Center. → Read More

Green Clean car wash to open near Rite Aid on South Military Highway in Virginia Beach

Green Clean car wash to open near Rite Aid on South Military Highway. → Read More

Virginia Beach Wells Fargo building to be razed, replaced by self-storage facility

Virginia Beach City Council recently approved a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility on Independence Boulevard. → Read More

City Council approves permit for self-storage facility in Virginia Beach

City Council recently approved a conditional-use permit for a self-storage facility in Virginia Beach. → Read More

Changes on way for shops at Holland Road retail

Changes are on the way for the retail complex at the corner of Holland Road and Diana Lee Drive. → Read More

CLTRE Vgn Jnt moves into larger storefront in Virginia Beach

Breakfast and lunch café moves into a larger storefront in KempsRiver Crossing shopping center. → Read More

Bread Box Café set to open location in Rose Hall Shops

Known for its European-style fare and homemade breads and desserts, Bread Box Café is moving to a new location. → Read More

Dollar Tree to open store on N. Great Neck Road

Dollar Tree is opening a store on N. Great Neck Road. 6 inches, photo → Read More

Virginia Bonsai Society instills patience in cultivating miniature trees in Chesapeake

The art of bonsai takes a great deal of skill and perseverance, but it can be rewarding. → Read More

One of Virginia Beach’s oldest houses marks more than 250 years

A program scheduled for Oct. 3 will celebrate Upper Wolfsnare, one of the oldest houses in Virginia Beach. → Read More

New doughnut shop will open its first Virginia location in Virginia Beach shopping center

First Virginia location of Peace, Love and Little Doughnuts set for Sandbridge Commons shopping center. → Read More

Marshview Park to feature first mountain bike trails in Virginia Beach

By next spring, about 5 miles of multiuse soft trails will twist and turn their way through wooded Marshview Park. → Read More

Hope for Life rescue dog gets second chance in Virginia Beach

Currently, 10 dogs and cats are at the Hope for Life shelter, with another 124 animals in foster care. → Read More

Self-storage facility coming to Centerville Turnpike in Virginia Beach

City council approved the permit for a three-story self-storage facility at 2121 Centerville Turnpike. → Read More