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Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
‘Act of God:’ Family of Virginia teen killed in Myrtle Beach hopeful for arrest
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Less than an hour before his life ended overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Jakolbi Taylor and several of his friends cut a brief TikTok video, dancing in sync and laughing. The 16-year-old scored 43 points for the Virginia Warriors during an AAU basketball tournament game earlier in the day — another […]
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Norfolk State hopes experience can lead to turnaround season
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk State opened up fall camp this week as the Spartans look to turn things around from a disappointing 2023 season that saw them stumble to a 3-8 record and just 1-4 in MEAC play. Picked to finish fifth in the pre season poll, fourth-year head coach Dawson Odums has a […]
Charles County Sheriff's Sergeant pleads guilty to DUI
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Charles County Sheriff’s sergeant pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence in St. Mary’s County, according to sheriff’s officials. Officials said Sgt. Robert Smith was suspended without pay on June 11 after the sheriff’s office was informed that he...
Loved ones ask community to help find killer in Norfolk unsolved double murder
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Violence in Calvert Square on the afternoon of June 20 put the lives of the entire community and police at risk. At the time, Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot said his officers were in the area patrolling about a block away when they heard 10 gunshots coming from East Olney Road.
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