Meteoroid hits moon, causes explosion visible from Earth



Did any of you Checkered Flag fans happen to catch the bright flash of explosion on the moon earlier this spring? 
If you missed it, here's newly released video of the event:



If you have trouble viewing the moon meteoroid video on this page, choose the following link and scroll down to this article.  Link: Meteoroid hits moon

NASA telescopes captured…
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BigMother Autocross and Car Show-June 1st



Saturday June 1st is sure to be a BIG (pun definitely intended) day for car shows in Virginia Beach.  Checkered Flag Scion is sponsoring the "Bigmother Autocross and Car Show". 

Come by and show your own vehicle, if you have that kind of ride, or come out and enjoy the hard work of others.

My favorite part of the day…
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Chesapeake Jubilee this weekend



This weekend is packed with Hampton Roads events.  One of our Checkered Flag weekend top picks is the 30th annual Chesapeake Jubilee taking place at Chesapeake City Park.  Here is a quick overview of this year's festival. 

At the Jubilee you will find carnival rides, a kid's corner for children's activities and crafts, lifestock, crafters, live music, performers…
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Corolla deal at Checkered Flag Toyota



We are at mid-month and Checkered Flag Toyota is upping their game.  Added today: this incredible deal on the new 2013 Corolla LE. 

Through May 31st, you can grab specials and discounts on hundreds of vehicles at our Virginia Beach Toyota store, including:

2013 Toyota Corolla LE Special
$14,770


Applies to new 2013 Corolla LE Automatic, Model 1838.  Plus tax, title…
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Virginia Living Museum-Potential Closing News



Great news came to the Hampton Roads city of Newport News today.  The Virginia Living Museum will be staying open.  The hard work of locals, the state and all those that sent in letters to the Newport News City Council paid off.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM VLM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PAGE HAYHURST: I am thrilled to report that Newport News City Council adopted a…
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Important Breaking News: Pop-tarts announces new flavors



Stop everything.  This is the biggest news of the year. 

Pop-Tarts 'Gone Nutty' Debut In Peanut Butter, Frosted Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavors

Kellogg's has debuted two new Pop-Tarts flavors: peanut butter and frosted peanut butter. The "Gone Nutty" varieties, which both contain a peanut butter filling, pack a sugary punch -- the peanut butter flavor is topped with a sprinkling of sugar…
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