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Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere
Andrew Finch, who’s worked at and evaluated “recovery” high schools for more than a quarter century, has some advice for administrators who want to open such a sanctuary for teenagers battling substance abuse in South Hampton Roads: Create a school that’s distinct from the general population of students – and possibly in a separate building […] The post Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Trump trails Biden by just 3% in Virginia: Poll
Former President Donald Trump is within the margin of error in Virginia, a pivotal state for President Joe Biden in November, according to a new survey. A New York Times-Siena College poll released Monday shows Biden leading Trump 48% to 45% among likely voters in Virginia, while Trump leads Biden 48%-45% among likely voters in […]
Woman sentenced to 9 months for embezzling $9K from Norfolk Public Schools
NORFOLK, Va. — A woman has been sentenced to nine months for felony embezzlement, the Norfolk's Commonwealth Attorney's Office said. This conviction comes after Cassandra Janene Meeks-Payton, 55, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $9,000 of summer school payments from Norfolk Public Schools in 2019. According to the Norfolks's...
Man sentenced to 40 years for murder of beloved Hampton football player
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — One of the last things Beverly Mabson’s son, Joshua Emmanuel Owusu-Koramoah, told her was to not worry about worldly possessions. He’d called to let her know that his cousin had taken his car despite it not being registered. She was upset. Owusu-Koramoah was trying to calm her.
Head of company that tried to reopen Virginia hospital charged in $15 million Chicago embezzlement scheme
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The United States Attorney’s Office for Northern Illinois has charged the CEO/president of a health company with Virginia ties for his involvement in a $15 million embezzlement scheme in Chicago. The indictment states that Sameer Suhail, current CEO and president of Foresight Hospital and...
Election 2024: Sen. Kaine to campaign in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount
Sen. Tim Kaine will host a meet and greet with Danville business owners and visit local businesses Tuesday to discuss how he can support Virginia’s businesses. Kaine, who celebrates 30 years of serving in elected office this year, is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November 2024.
Virginia cafe owner reopens two months after stroke, fundraiser
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Many weeks before our grocery shopping trip, you'll find my wife and me sitting at the counter of Marchese Italian Market & Cafe. For us, it's a chance to relive our trips to Italy — our mornings sipping cappuccinos and eating delicious pastries. Marchese is the closest we've found in Hampton Roads to recreating that experience.
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers
Hay and corn crops are suffering, and some cattle farmers are having to haul water and put out hay for their livestock. The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 12: In Virginia, in a light test compared to last week, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales too few for trend. Slaughter cows mostly 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Compared to two weeks ago, […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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