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Chesapeake schools weigh calendar changes for next year
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A survey is open now for parents, students, employees and community members in Chesapeake to weigh in on their school calendar preferences for the 2025-2026 school year. “Please take that survey,” School Board member Brittany Walker encouraged. “We really do take that into consideration, and we...
Princess Anne marching band rehearses for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity: Performing theme song for Pharrell movie
VIRGINIA BEACH — “You feel good?” John Boyd asked his marching band as they assembled for a rehearsal in the Princess Anne High School band room. “Yes!” came the collective answer. “You look good!” he said. And so began their rehearsal late Friday morning for what Boyd called a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. The 52-member band is headed to New York City to perform at the red carpet premiere ...
Hampton Roads business and civic leaders consider child care solutions, including worker incentives
Hampton Roads can help solve Virginia’s child care crisis by leading the way with actionable and innovative solutions, community leaders said. “Let’s consider how to lock arms and make sure the variety of access to child care is intentionally woven in our region’s DNA and strategic roadmap,” said Sylvia Haines, executive vice president of operations for the Hampton Roads Chamber. The Virginia ...
Day of Unity: Night of Remembrance in Norfolk
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The ‘Day of Unity’ marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the nation. Several anti-violence organizations organized two vigils to focus on the toll that domestic violence takes on our community. Peninsula A Day of Unity: A Celebration of Life was held Saturday at Peninsula Town Center. Transitions […]
Sentara Health and EVMS to launch comprehensive care network for sickle cell disease patients
NORFOLK, Va. — Two of Khristina Reid's daughters were born with sickle cell disease, a chronic genetic condition that affects the shape and movement of red blood cells. They can block blood flow, leading to pain, infections, and even organ damage. "That [diagnosis] prompted me to go into as...
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