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Sentara and EVMS to launch Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program
NORFOLK, Va. — A new medical clinic in Norfolk will target sickle cell disease (SCD) from multiple disciplines, attempting to offer more comprehensive treatment plans that will address the many obstacles sickle cell patients face. Sentara Health and Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS Medical Group at...
Highlights from the joint city council school board meeting
Suffolk City Council and Suffolk School Board gathered for their second joint meeting of the year held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at City Hall. Highlights of the meeting included the Proposed SPS FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) request, City Financial Policies and Debt Limits, and residential development among others. SPS Superintendent Dr. John B. […] The post Highlights from the joint city council school board meeting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Navy Information Warfare commands in Suffolk welcomes newest Chief Petty Officers
Navy Information Warfare commands in Suffolk welcomes newest Chief Petty Officers By: Joshua Rodriguez, Naval Information Forces In a time-honored tradition, Navy Information Warfare commands in Suffolk, Virginia, welcomed their newest Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) during a pinning ceremony on Sept. 27, 2024. Friends, family, and shipmates gathered to witness the milestone. 11 sailors from […] The post Navy Information Warfare commands in Suffolk welcomes newest Chief Petty Officers appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
These 3 plays from loss to N.C. Central define inconsistencies of Norfolk State football, coach says
NORFOLK — For the third year in a row Norfolk State football is sitting with a sub-.500 record after its first six games. There have been some things to be happy about — wins over VMI and Virginia State; but just as much to be mad about — big losses to rival Hampton and last week’s 37-10 loss to North Carolina Central. “We got a really good football team — when we play and execute, you see the ...
Candidates say Portsmouth’s public image, stability a top issue in crowded City Council race
PORTSMOUTH — Nearly a dozen candidates in Portsmouth have thrown their hats into a crowded City Council race at a time when they believe building on stability in city leadership and setting a long-term vision for the city’s potential are top issues at stake. Eleven candidates are vying for three at-large seats on the Portsmouth City Council. While all candidates agree crime and violence are ...
IWCS ahead of neighbors in filling teacher vacancies
Isle of Wight County Schools is ahead of its neighbors when it comes to filling teacher vacancies. IWCS typically employs between 700 and 800 faculty and staff members, and enrolls 5,500 students, across its nine schools and central office. It had 128 vacancies as of the summer, falling to just 16 as of Sept. 19, […]
Hampton woman dies of apparent gunshot wound
HAMPTON, Va. — A Hampton woman died of an apparent gunshot wound late Sunday night, and the Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a suspect. At approximately 10:16 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to an unconscious person in the first...
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