Virginia Senate to convene Tuesday to discuss military tuition program
The Finance and Appropriations Committee will take up legislation Tuesday that could address some of the concerns of families.
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Cellphone ban in Chesapeake schools a success in first year, officials say
The division revised its policy and regulations around the use of phones, tablets and other personal electronics last summer. The new rules state that all personal devices must be turned...
York County teacher in the running for national History Teacher of the Year
Andrew Abeyounis teaches world history and U.S. history at Grafton High School. He was named the Patricia Behring Virginia Teacher of the Year, an award given to history teachers participating...
For 70 years, Suffolk bus driver shuttled generations of students: ‘I just enjoyed what I was doing.’
Rutherford UIysses Whitfield drove school buses for Suffolk Public Schools for 70 years. He retired on Friday: “I just enjoyed what I was doing,” he said.
Newport News senior named Gates Scholar, earns full ride to Yale
Woodside High School senior Aaron Lin was recently named a Gates Scholar. He was one of 750 recipients of the award this year — out of more than 50,000 applications.
Man injured in shootout with Norfolk police Friday night
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations is investigating the shooting. The Norfolk officers involved are on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
Memorial Day forecast shows potential for damaging winds, large hail
The entire state is under slight risk of severe storms, including heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail.
Man dies after overnight shooting in Portsmouth
A man died of his injuries after a shooting in Portsmouth on Saturday.
Virginia Beach School Board considers slightly larger class sizes, smaller gym in school consolidation project
Administrators presented modifications to design plans that were previously presented to the board in an attempt to decrease overall project costs, and talked about the option of moving sixth graders...
Newport News emphasizes focus on youth with more than $1 billion investment
Through its operating and capital improvement budgets for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, the city has allocated more than $1 billion toward youth engagement.