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Daily Horoscope for October 02, 2026

Words may move faster than wisdom this morning. Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo, making opinions stronger, reactions quicker, and certain conversations easier to escalate than intended. Give yourself a beat before turning a passing irritation into a whole situation. By evening, Mars trines Neptune and offers a much better outlet for all that energy. Creativity, intuition, compassion, and...

The sign at the Eagles Nest in Chesapeake, Va., on August 11, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Popular Chesapeake nightclub closure sparks criticism, though details unknown

Hahn Nguyen,75, of Anaheim was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and animal abandonment on Oct. 1, according to police. (Photo Courtesy of the Santa Ana Police Department)

Woman who ran over puppy with minivan arrested, Santa Ana police say

Sharon Creekmore Mosley, left, works on a display of tomatoes at Creekmore's Place at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market in September. Creekmore’s Place plans to open a farm-to-table kitchen at 2709 Indian River Road before Thanksgiving. (Bill Tiernan/For The Virginian-Pilot)

The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads

Karissa Bellile experiences the underground cavernous spring at Devil’s Den Spring in Williston. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

6 springs in 2 days: A Florida road trip reveals the state’s freshwater treasures

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

Popular Chesapeake nightclub closure sparks criticism, though details unknown

The Eagles Nest Rockin' Country Bar in Chesapeake faces controversy in the wake of closing the club portion of its business.

Music and Concerts

Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, left, lead singer James Hetfield perform with the San Francisco Symphony in concert during the opening night of the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

Metallica at the Sphere: The metalhead’s guide to exploring Las Vegas

Going to see Metallica at the Sphere? Here's where to eat and drink, as well as what to see and do, while you're in Las Vegas.

Arts

“The Other Mozart,” a play about Nannerl Mozart, Amadeus’ genius sister, will be performed in the Glenn Close Theatre on Saturday. (Charlotte Dobre)

Arts Notes: October is packed with concerts and other programs

An activity-filled October in the arts begins this weekend with W&M Presents!

Entertainment

Actor Jasmine Sargent, a Newport News native, will appear in the Tyler Perry-directed film "Doing Life," premiering Oct. 2 on Netflix.(Courtesy/Brian Jones)

Newport News native to appear in Tyler Perry’s Netflix film ‘Doing Life’

Newport News native Jasmine Sargent plays Lisa, the protective older sister of main character Anika, in Tyler Perry's "Doing Life."

Theater

Ted Kaufman as Richard, on one knee, and Rebekah Barnhill as Charlotte Hay. (Courtesy/J. Stubbs Photography)

Door-slamming, backstage farcical fun: Check out ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ in Virginia Beach

Actors portraying actors in a suggestive show at Little Theatre of Virginia Beach: Page Laws reviews.

Home and Garden

Mary Kate Reilly in her childhood bedroom.

‘The nicest situation I could ask for’: Why young adults are opting to live at home

It’s a decision nearly 60% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 are making.

Outdoors

Festivalgoers at a previous Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival. The next one is happening Saturday and Sunday at Riverwalk Landing. (Courtesy of York County)

Fun to Do: Short comic operas, Yorktown Wine and Oyster Festival and more

Coming up: “Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating”; Virginia Children's Festival; The Black Jacket Symphony and more.

Travel

Beyond dining, Bricoleur Vineyards guests can harvest their own produce alongside resident farmer, Farmer Mikey. (Courtesy Bricoleur Vineyards/TNS/TNS)

Farm charm travel trend: Immersive stays on working farms

Immersive farm stays are becoming much more than "sleeping on a farm."

Books

31 horror novels and scary books for Halloween coming out this October

Give yourself a chill by reading one of these scares.

Pets and Animals

Woman who ran over puppy with minivan arrested, Santa Ana police say

Her 9-month-old black and white pit bull died on Sept. 8. An automatic license plate reader helped locate the vehicle, authorities said.

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