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Lowest-spending Virginia school districts surpass top spenders in some subjects
(The Center Square) — Recent data on school district spending gathered by the Virginia Public Access Project appear to support the conclusion of a late-February Reason Foundation study assessing the relationship between state K-12 education spending and student outcomes. The foundation concluded that increased spending does not always correlate with higher test scores, and less spending doesn’t always mean poorer outcomes. Some reading, math and science Standards of Learning pass...
Little known about man who died in Chesapeake vehicle-bicycle crash
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Cycling was a big part of his life, and cycling is what contributed to his death. Two weeks ago, 10 On Your Side told you about a crash in Great Bridge involving an 80-year old man on a recumbent bike. Steven Shils died yesterday at a local hospital.
Early event standouts emerge at WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico
The World Surf League (WSL) WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000, powered through opening day action. Men’s Round of 104 and 96 provided moments of magic with aerial antics and power surfing before the high tide overtook the swell, forcing event organizers to call competition off following the Round of 96. Now, the men’s top-seeded Round of 64 is set as women await their debuts.
Hundreds impacted by Downtown Norfolk power outage
NORFOLK, Va. — More than 900 people were without power in Downtown Norfolk Tuesday afternoon. As of 2 p.m., 908 customers were without power. Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University was also impacted by the outage. A spokesperson with Dominion Energy shares that underground...
Dolphins celebrate Senior Sunrise before their last year of high school
Every year, schools around Virginia Beach gather their seniors to watch the sunrise, symbolically kicking off their last year of high school. Ocean Lakes’ Class of 2025 met at Sandbridge Beach on Aug. 25, 2024, for Senior Sunrise. “We had a great turnout, and I’m just glad we got...
First of six vagrant vessels removed from VB creek
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police were on London Bridge Creek as a contractor started pulling the first of six vessels out of the creek. Matt Gross, who has been camped out on the water, was still there, and Tuesday, he was moving all his belongings off one boat, and putting them on another.
Top 50 high school football recruits in Hampton Roads: A look back at No. 1 players since 2004
No. 1 players in South Hampton Roads’ Top 50 high school football recruits since 2004, including their college choice. NOTE: The list started to include the Peninsula and Bay Rivers districts in 2020. Class of 2025 – DE Ari Watford, Maury (Clemson) Class of 2024 – WR Keylen Adams, Green Run (Virginia Tech) Class of 2023 – WR Paul Billups Jr., Western Branch (North Carolina) Class of 2022 – WR ...
Spikeball season opens with new matches
Ocean Lakes Spikeball Club originated in 2019 with a goal to “grow the spikeball community and be part of the high school spikeball league [that upcoming] spring,” according to an alumnus Spikeball club member. Spikeball is a team sport played with two teams of two players. The main...
MEAC/SWAC Challenge thriller breaks TV viewership record
The annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge, a closely contested Week 0 game that feature a team that won the HBCU national championship, was the-most watched game the event’s history. Per ESPN, Florida A&M’s 24-23 win over Norfolk State drew 1.3 million viewers on ABC. Only Florida State vs. Georgia State...
Roadblocks delay hiring at Hampton VA hospital
The union representing the Hampton VA hospital says hiring policies have made it more difficult to bring in new employees. The union was told they could only fill vacancies at the local VA by hiring staff from other VAs in the region, said Sheila Elliott, president of American Federation of Government Employees Local 2328.
Deltaville’s Miller named captain of 2024 Urbanna Oyster Festival
The Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation has named boatbuilder Bryan Miller of Deltaville captain of the 2024 Urbanna Oyster Festival set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2. Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation (UOFF) first began naming captains of the festival in 1988 as a way of honoring people who are either a part of the area’s oyster heritage or who have played a role in enhancing and preserving that heritage and culture.
Father of NFL head coach among legends headed to Hall of Fame
NFL players, an Olympian, a tennis legend and the father of Mike Tomlin are just a few of the greats headed to the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame. The post Father of NFL head coach among legends headed to Hall of Fame appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Kid’s Book Sparks EXPLOSIVE CAR FIRE in North Carolina: Ignites Under Child’s Car Seat!
CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC – A children’s book left under a child’s car seat sparked a fire in a North Carolina family’s car due to the lithium “button battery” that allows the book to make sounds, according to fire marshals. The George Hildebran Fire and...
ABC store thefts down in Roanoke despite statewide rise
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - $800,000 worth of alcohol was stolen in the first six months of 2024, according to Virginia ABC. A chunk of that money is coming right out of the Roanoke Region. Shoplifting is a statewide problem and ABC stores across Virginia are increasingly falling victim to the...
Yorktown High School alumna earns prestigious public service scholarship
A Yorktown High School alum has secured a prestigious scholarship to continue pursuing youth advocacy and educational reform in East Africa. Elal Tilahun, a political science junior at Tulane University, is among 100 students from 88 colleges across 44 states and territories who have been awarded the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.
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