Good Morning Virginia Beach!

This week at VB Living, we’re kicking off something we’re incredibly excited about, a new campaign designed to elevate and spotlight women-owned businesses across our community. It’s all about visibility, connection, and celebrating the amazing entrepreneurs who make VB thrive. More details coming soon!

Here’s what else is happening around Hampton Roads:

• A major winter storm could bring heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions
• Local oyster farmers are asking the community to help by eating more oysters
• Carnival just announced a transatlantic cruise departing from Norfolk

And more! Let’s get into it.

— Kim Checcio

Disclaimer: We’re only reporting it, not manifesting it (promise). Don’t shoot the messenger… we’re just sharing what the weather experts are saying as of 1/29.

Hampton Roads is bracing for a potentially major winter storm, with at least 4 inches of snow likely across most of the region and some areas possibly seeing 8–10 inches or more. The National Weather Service says Virginia Beach and Norfolk could experience blizzard-like conditions Saturday night into early Sunday, fueled by strong winds up to 59 mph along the coast.

Norfolk alone has a 93% chance of receiving 4+ inches, with a small but real chance of seeing a full foot of snow. The storm is expected to bring dry, powdery snow, dangerously cold wind chills near zero, and even possible tidal flooding that could freeze on roads in coastal areas.

Bottom line: this could be one of the most impactful winter storms Hampton Roads has seen in years.

👉🏼 Click Here: Read the full forecast and see detailed local snow projections (this link may require a paid subscription)

We’re creating a new way to celebrate, spotlight, and connect incredible women entrepreneurs across VB, giving them more visibility, stronger community support, and access to thousands of local residents who want to shop and support local.

Think:
• A featured local spotlight experience (both digital + in print)
• A growing community of women-owned businesses
• And a special launch celebration event coming soon

This is about elevating women in business, building meaningful connections, and putting local brands in front of the community in a powerful way.

More details coming soon… but trust us, you’re going to want in.

🔗 Click Here: To get on the waiting list

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its Norfolk offerings in a big way. In May 2027, the Carnival Sunshine will set sail from Norfolk on a 15-day transatlantic voyage to Dover, England, with stops in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Glasgow along the way.

Local oyster farmers are facing an unexpected challenge this winter, and the VB community can make a real difference.

Here’s what’s going on:

• Virginia is experiencing an oyster glut, meaning there’s more supply than demand
• Many oyster harvesters are only able to work 1–2 days a week right now
• Shucking houses are slowing down too, which impacts workers’ paychecks
• This affects fishermen, families, and local restaurants across our region

Here’s the easy (and tasty) way to help:

• Order shucked oysters
• Try oyster stew, fried oysters, or oyster sandwiches
• Ask for Virginia oysters when you’re out to eat

Supporting one oyster dish helps the entire local seafood chain.

👉🏼 Click Here: See Pleasure House Oysters’ original post and the local businesses they tagged

Yes, really. And it’s way cooler than it sounds 👇

• Learn how to design and print real objects on a 3D printer
• Get hands-on guidance from library staff (no experience needed)
• Once you take the orientation, you can reserve and use the printers on your own
• Great for kids, teens, parents, creatives, and curious minds
• Totally free with a VB Public Library card

Think school projects, custom toys, fun gadgets, and creative experiments, all made by you.

🔗 Click Here: Get all the details and upcoming session info

With this cold coming up, keep all bathroom and utility room doors open, and open up the cabinet doors as well. These rooms need circulation during extremely freezing temperatures.

If you have any fixtures on an outside wall, let those faucets run at a trickle to help keep the water lines from freezing. If you notice that you don’t have water flowing from one faucet or another, open those faucets wide and leave them that way to help reestablish flow.

A space heater or a lamp, safely placed in an outdoor utility closet, can help keep a washing machine or water heater from freezing up.

Be safe, Hampton Roads!

Each month, we match locals for a casual dinner experience at a top local restaurant, making it simple (and fun) to meet new people.

It’s not networking, it’s not awkward. Just a great meal with new faces and great conversation.

🔗 Check out where we’re going next!

👉🏼 Click Here: To sign up and save your seat today!

Wiseguy Pizza has officially opened in the heart of Atlantic Park, serving up their famous slices (yes, the ones recognized by Food Network as Best Slice in Virginia), wings, onion rings, and fun specialty drinks, all with views of the wave pool across from The Dome.

And to celebrate, we’re hosting a pizza giveaway on Instagram so one lucky follower can score slices and a gift card to Wiseguy Pizza.

🔗 Click Here: To see our reel and full tour and to enter the Wiseguy Pizza giveaway on Instagram

73rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show | Virginia Beach Convention Center
Fri 12:00pm • Sat & Sun 10:00am
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future | Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Fri & Sun 9:00am
Marlon Wayans | Funny Bone Virginia Beach
Fri 7:00pm • Sat 6:30pm • Sun 6:00pm

Comedy Night at Dave & Buster’s | Lynnhaven Mall | 7:00pm
CreativeMornings VB | 1703 Mediterranean

Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos | Voodoo Brewing Co. | 8:00pm