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A retired Chesterfield teacher appeared on the Today Show while reconnecting with former students

A retired Chesterfield, Virginia teacher has been on a mission to reconnect with former students for over a year. What started as a slow process made national news when Trisha Johnson appeared on NBC's Today Showin New York City. It helped her locate more of her 400 students, according to WTVR 6 News.

Chesterfield, VA · 3d
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Two Prince George fifth graders honored for courage after bus crash

Two fifth-grade students at David A. Harrison Elementary School in Prince George were honored for courage after their school bus crashed in October.

Prince George County, VA · 1d

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Friday Night RedZone: Favorites roll in opening round of high school playoffs

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- 35 Hampton Roads-area teams entered Friday still alive in the hunt for state championships. The first round saw many of the favorites take care of business. Indian River and Frank Cox set up a marquee match-up next week in the Region 5A semifinals. The Braves improved to...

Norfolk, VA · 23h
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It’s time to focus on fixing education problems

Leadership in Raleigh will look a bit different when those elected to the General Assembly this year are sworn in January. After years of Republicans controlling both the state senate and the state house, the Democrats will now be the majority in the house. As for the senate, the Republicans still hold a majority, but a much closer one than they had before.

North Carolina · 1d
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Friday Night Flights 2026: Nov. 13 Full Show

Friday Night Flights has all your scores and highlights as postseason play began for Hampton Roads-area high school football teams. Watch the entire show now!

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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Virginia Beach School Board could see power shift in January

The Virginia Beach School Board will have a new majority in January, with seven members who have been supported by the city’s democratic committee. The 11-person board is supposed to be apolitical. School board races are nonpartisan, but candidates are endorsed by the city’s Republican and Democratic parties.

Virginia Beach, VA · 1d

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Virginia Beach School Board wants to use excess revenue for HVAC, wellness day rather than city cross-country trail

After hours of discussion that spanned several meetings, the Virginia Beach School Board decided it wants to use excess funding on division needs rather than helping the city design and build a cross-country trail. The debate hinged on whether allocating the $3 million to the trail would help build goodwill...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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New Maury High School takes shape in Ghent as Norfolk community signs beam

City leaders, school officials, alumni and community members gathered to sign a steel beam that will soon become a permanent part of the new Maury High School in the city's Ghent neighborhood.

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Roanoke Catholic dominates Atlantic Shores Christian 60-0, advances to first state championship since 2019

Roanoke Catholic is heading back to a state championship game for the first time since 2019 after a dominant 60-0 victory over Atlantic Shores Christian in the VISAA Division II state semifinals Friday night. Playing at Christiansburg High School’s Porterfield Stadium, the Celtics wasted no time taking control of the...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Hampton Roads students explore HBCU opportunities at annual Suffolk expo

The Access College HBCU Expo returned to King's Fork High School, connecting students and families with college representatives and scholarship resources.

Suffolk, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Virginia Beach School Board reallocates reserve funds to HVAC and staff wellness

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach School Board has provided an update on funding. On Tuesday evening, Matthew Cummings proposed an amendment on the handling of reserve funds. Following a 9-1 vote, the Virginia Beach School Board passed the amendment. Instead of $3 million going towards a cross-country trail, the following will be […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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After-school program provides Norfolk children with meals and music

Leaders say the program is focused on supporting local children and families both inside and outside the classroom — and that the need extends beyond families in the most difficult circumstances.

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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City of Norfolk, NPS to celebrate milestone in new Maury High construction

NOFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools, and Heartland Construction will host a beam signing ceremony for the new Maury High School at 3 p.m. on November 13, at 322 Shirley Avenue. Remarks will be made by Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., and NPS Superintendent Jeff Rose, Ed.D. The new four-story high […]

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Phoebus High in Hampton goes into lockdown after bomb threat

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Phoebus High School went into modified lockdown Tuesday afternoon after Hampton Public Safety Communications received a report of a bomb threat around 2:07 p.m., according to the Hampton Police Division. The School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit responded and created a perimeter to safely evacuate the building, and then students were evacuated. […]

Hampton, VA · 4d

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Norview Middle School mourns the loss of beloved math teacher

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Students and faculty with Norfolk Public Schools are mourning the loss of beloved teacher, Sheavona Bagley. In a statement on Facebook, school officials say Bagley began her journey with Norview Middle School in 2022 as a long-term guest teacher. Officials say she most recently taught math. Officials say they will have […]

Norfolk, VA · 5d

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Virginia State University has historic fall enrollment

Enrollment has declined at some Virginia colleges and universities recently — but not at the commonwealth’s public historically Black colleges and universities, following a national trend. Last month, Virginia State University, just north of Petersburg, announced record enrollment. This fall, the school welcomed the largest freshman class in...

Petersburg, VA · 5d

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Brick by Brick: PA’s JV football team finds success after seven years

On Oct. 1, 2026, PA’s junior varsity football team won their first game in seven years, defeating Kellam High School, 20-6. For this season, the JV football team has been focusing on making a difference by improving the mental aspects and team dynamics to better their chemistry and further their accomplishments.

Virginia Beach, VA · 6d

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Full Circle at Salem: The Resturn of Michaela Gilchrist

For most high school graduates, returning to their alma mater is a trip down memory lane; for Michaela Gilchrist, it’s her new office. Gilchrist graduated from Salem in 2003 and went on to pursue a postsecondary degree in communications at Virginia Tech. Little did she know she would be back 23 years later as our newest assistant principal.

Virginia Beach, VA · 8d

WAVY News 10

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Internet disruption hits Norfolk Public Schools and municipal offices

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Public Schools restored internet and phone service Thursday morning after a technical outage affected all district facilities. According to a news release from the school district, the interruption began at approximately 8:23 a.m. and was resolved by 9:42 a.m. Preliminary information from internet service provider Spectrum indicates that work at […]

Norfolk, VA · 9d

WAVY News 10

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Indian River Middle School closed Thursday due to power outage

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Indian River Middle School will be closed Thursday, November 5 due to an ongoing power outage, according to the school’s website. There are no remote learning expectations. 10 On Your Side has reached out to Chesapeake Public Schools for additional information on the outage, and a possible timetable for restoration.

Chesapeake, VA · 9d