Who is with me in a deep unwaving desire (yeah, it's that great) to save money?  There is no better way to do that then taking 5% off the top. 

When Virginia has its tax free weekends it is a great time to stock up on supplies.  We have them for school, now, as we prepare for Hurricane Season…

With warmer weather arriving, Checkered Flag drivers need to be extra careful of added Hampton Roads bicyclists sharing the roads.

AAA Tidewater offers tips for cars and bicycles to share the road safely

Because spring weather is here more Virginians will be using their bicycles for fun, exercise and transportation.

In support of National Bike Safety month, AAA Tidewater Virginia…

As an Okie myself, the disaster that affected so many near Oklahoma City, OK yesterday really hits close to home.  I was one of the lucky ones with family being safe and sound, out of harm's way.  Many did not fair the same.

The Checkered Flag family of…

Strawberry lemonade, strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie.  You Checkered Flag fans know what I'm talking about. 

This weekend brings one of the favorite Hampton Roads tastiest festivals.  The 30th Pungo Strawberry Festival kicks off this Saturday!   

Where else can you find so much family fun in one place?  Strawberry…

Checkered Flag and their family of dealerships around Hampton Roads would like to extend a belated Happy Armed Forces Day to all of those protecting our country. 

The men and women of the United States Armed Forces are some of the bravest and selfless individuals.  They…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Need something to do this weekend?  How about a family-friendly p-arrrrr-ty down at the oceanfront?

From our friends over at MyActiveChild.com:

More Pirates! We all know pirates normally don't give anything away for free, which is why this weekend is so special. 'Pirates on the Beach' is happening on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and the entire event is FREE…