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Two Virginia schools, two different approaches to students' phones
Each morning, students at Martin Luther King Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, begin their day with a lesson in restraint — by handing in their phones. "I'm not worried about the notifications I'm getting and who's texting me or what's going on on social media," 8th grader Jazmine Anderson said.The school began piloting a program last year to lock up cellphones in special pouches made by the company Yondr and store them in a supervised backpack. When the school first started using the locked pouches, they'd let students hold onto them. But that didn't quite work, 8th grade English teacher...
High school football roundup: Chancellor player avoids serious injury; released from hospital
The Chancellor and Riverbend football teams hope to resume the season-opener that was halted Friday night with 44 seconds left in the third quarter when a Chargers player appeared to suffer a severe injury. Chargers head coach Neil Sullivan said senior guard James Smith was released from the hospital early...
Suggested updates: Alum Spring no walk in the park
A consulting firm is asking for more public input on the future of two Fredericksburg city parks and an island in the Rappahannock River. Consultants have been holding meetings with the public since February, gathering input and feedback to offer recommendations to the city’s Parks and Recreation and Events department’s master plan, building off suggestions gathered in 2021.
Gray Dominates, Men Finish Strong at Baltimore Metro Meet
The Lancaster Bible College Men's Cross Country team began their 2024 season at the Baltimore Metro Meet held by Goucher in Baltimore, Md. on Friday evening. This was a 5000-meter event with teams of all NCAA divisions including Coppin, Morgan State, Hood, Bowie State, and Gettysburg. The Chargers were led...
Women's Cross Country Kicks off 2024 Season
The Lancaster Bible College Women's Cross Country team began their 2024 season at the Baltimore Metro Meet held by Goucher in Baltimore, Md. on Friday evening. This was a 5000-meter event with teams of all NCAA divisions including Towson, Morgan State, Hood, Bowie State, and Gettysburg. The Chargers saw some...
The Lodge at Moss Neck Now Open for Family and Corporate Events
The Lodge at Moss Neck in Fredericksburg, VA, originally established as a family getaway oasis, and not open to the public, is now available to be booked for family or corporate events. After entering the stone gates at The Lodge at Moss Neck, a mile-and-a-half drive gives guests a chance...
Virginia man wanted for trying to run woman over with car in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (7News) — A Virginia man is wanted for attempting to run over a woman with his car in Fredericksburg, according to police officials. On Thursday, August 29, around 5:15 p.m., Fredericksburg police said they received a report that a man attempted to run over a woman in the 400 block of Riverside Drive.
D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Health Alliance Network commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day with a community event to connect with District youth, providing resources and tools to prevent substance abuse disorders. The post D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis appeared first on The Washington Informer.
DC man pleads guilty in deadly crime spree that left off-duty Metrobus driver, 2 dogs dead
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man pleaded guilty to a 2023 crime spreeduring which he shot and killed a man and two dogs, according to court documents from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Prince George’s County police were called to a carjacking in the...
Painter man convicted of all charges in double murder case
After deliberating for three hours and 15 minutes Friday, an Accomack Circuit Court jury convicted a Painter man of the shooting deaths of a local couple, robbery of those victims, four related firearms offenses, concealing and defiling the bodies, and destroying evidence in 2020. A long-form presentence report was ordered...
MISSING PERSON: Devin Eric Webb, 37; Last Seen In Port Royal, VA
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing person: Devin Eric Webb, 37, M, W, 5’06, 160. Last seen: Hornes Restaurant in Port Royal. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Devin Webb, please call...
Plans filed in Loudoun for latest Wawa convenience store
It’s the news many residents in the southern Loudoun communities of Chantilly and South Riding have been waiting for — an update on the plans for a new Wawa store coming to the area. The Burn first reported more than a year ago that a Wawa gas station...
CSM Welcomes Back Hawks! Students Set To Return For Fall Semester
Holiday: Labor Day Weekend (College closed). All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will be closed for the Labor Day weekend from Aug. 31 – Sept. 2. The college will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Welcome back Hawks! Fall sessions for students start Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, for...
High school football: Wildcats turn page, thump Bruins in season opener
How do you respond to losing eight offensive starters and an all-state defensive lineman to graduation?. For the Mountain View High School football team, it’s simply about looking to the next man up. The Wildcats combined an efficient offensive effort with an opportunistic outing by their defense to roll...
C’est Bonne! Brasserie Royale Coming Soon
The owners of Local Provisions are opening a French brasserie next door. Say “bonjour” to Brasserie Royale, the newest culinary venture from the owners of Local Provisions in Sterling. The restaurant awaits Loudoun County permitting, but owners Michael and Ally Stebner have a clear concept developed for the...
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