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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...
Local hospitals navigating impending IV fluid shortage
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Hurricane Helene’s reach is being felt far beyond the areas directly impacted. Hospitals in Hampton Roads are navigating an impending national shortage of IV and other fluids because the facility where more than half of the nation’s supply is made is now shut down. Floodwaters halted production of critical fluids at […]
HRT to offer free rides on Election Day
Getting to the polls will be easier on Election Day for voters who need transportation to be able to vote. Riding Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) buses, light rail, ferry, paratransit, and upcoming microtransit will be free on Election Day, Nov. 5., to help voters get to the polls, the transit agency announced on Saturday.
Virginia commission discusses options for sustaining military tuition waiver program
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission received proposals for 10 options regarding the Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program during a meeting Monday morning. The options, along with a report and comparison with other states’ programs, were presented by the commission’s staff. The General Assembly tasked the commission with studying the sustainability of the ...
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