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Ferrum, VA · Education
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Norfolk Public Schools hears concerns ahead of voting on latest round of consolidations, closures
As Norfolk Public Schools prepares to close four schools in June, community members asked the division to lay out a clear plan and more support for staff. School Board members held a public hearing at its October meeting to discuss closing Granby, Tarrallton, Lindenwood and P.B. Young elementaries. The hearing came after meetings at each school.
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Norfolk School Board member accused of violating sentencing
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A current Norfolk School Board member up for re-election is in trouble with the law again. Incumbent candidate Adale Martin is accused of violating the terms of her sentencing after pleading guilty to DWI in Newport News General District Court in January. WAVY is working to confirm the exact violation, but […]
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Oscar Smith High Schools football team in Chesapeake, Virginia, is going viral for their pregame entrance! The Tigers are making an impression before the game even starts, bringing big energy and turning their entrance into #FirstVideoChallenge #CaughtOnCamera
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These DCC students will have opportunity to continue education at ODU
When Danville Community College student TJ Hodnett finishes his Industrial Maintenance Technology program, his education won’t be at an end. Danville Community College and Old Dominion University have established a new transfer agreement that creates a direct pathway for DCC Industrial Maintenance Technology students to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at ODU.
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Disciplinary action taken against I.C. Norcom band members
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth Public Schools confirmed to WAVY that an incident involving the I.C. Norcom band after school hours resulted in disciplinary action against multiple students. A school spokesperson described it as an “inappropriate incident” that happened after a scheduled band practice was canceled. School administration and law enforcement conducted an inquiry into […]
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Chesapeake School Board backs federal scholarship program despite teachers' objections
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Teachers with the Chesapeake Education Association say the Chesapeake School Board broke its promise to public schools by voting to support a federal scholarship program they believe could drain money from public education. The association asked the School Board to take a stand against the Education...
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Some Grassfield HS students receive threats, graphic content in school email account
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Some Grassfield High School students received emails containing threats and inappropriate and explicit content from their school accounts Monday evening in what the school’s principal called a “cybersecurity incident,” according to the school division. The school’s principal, Brian Haughinberry, sent a message to Grassfield families earlier this evening outlining the nature […]
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Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle to Norfolk State University
(AURN News) — Missy Elliott is bringing an HBCU band battle to her home state of Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 18, according to HBCU Gameday. The inaugural Missy Elliott Presents HBCU Band Battle will begin at 4 p.m. at Norfolk State University’s William “Dick” Price Stadium.