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in Virginia Beach
Friday, February 14th, 2025
Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A year after eight-year-old Landyn Davis was accidentally shot in the head, his family creates a foundation to support other victims of gun violence, reflecting his journey towards recovery. WTKR
- ➤ Virginia State Police have issued a Senior Alert for 78-year-old Terry W. Pratt, last seen at Haygood Shopping Center, who suffers from a cognitive impairment and poses a credible threat to his health and safety. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ James Richard King, a 71-year-old Virginia Beach man, receives two life sentences for the 2020 murder and assault of Lexie Walters, following a similar conviction for a 1986 murder in Ohio. Daily Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach high school students participated in a hands-on environmental studies project, cataloging over 5,000 trees at Pleasure House Point to aid in the area's transformation into wetlands. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A compensation study reveals Virginia Beach's public safety employees earn 5-10% less than counterparts in similar localities, necessitating nearly $30 million to align salaries with market averages. The Virginian-Pilot
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia and North Carolina report a significant uptick in flu cases, intensifying the demand for Tamiflu at pharmacies, amid revelations that the flu can greatly increase the risk of heart attacks and even lead to hallucinations. WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chase Mullen, a senior basketball player at Ocean Lakes, has transformed into a team leader and dedicates the season to his father's legacy. Daily Press
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Singer Songwriter Saturdays at Vibe Park
Experience live music by local musicians while supporting small businesses in the ViBe Creative District.
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Mt. Soulmo Intoxicate Me Tour at JAM Cafe
Experience a Southern Soul musical evening featuring Mt. Soulmo and the All Love Band, with a special ambiance for Valentine's Day weekend.
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Plan B Improv Class: Session 2
This six-week improv class at Zeiders American Dream Theater offers interactive training for all skill levels, focusing on stage performance, public speaking, and fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
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Just 2s Storytime at Joint Use Library
This free event focuses on boosting independence and developing social skills for toddlers aged two through writing activities and social-emotional learning opportunities with a caregiver.
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Combined Rhyme Time for Infants at Kempsville Area Library
This interactive session focuses on enhancing early language and large motor skills in children aged 6-24 months through songs, rhymes, and hands-on activities with a caregiver.
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Toddler Time Play Session at Get Air Trampoline Park
This weekly event provides a safe jumping environment exclusively for toddlers and their guardians every Tuesday and Thursday morning.
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Carbon Leaf Concert
Carbon Leaf will perform live at Elevation 27 in Virginia Beach, offering an evening of musical entertainment.
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Kids Night Out at Simon Family Jewish Community Center
An engaging evening for children aged 4-12 featuring games, crafts, snacks, and swimming activities.
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Kids Adventure Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
This workshop invites children aged 6 and above to create their own terrariums using air plants and various decorations, promoting creativity and hands-on learning in a family-friendly environment.
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Combined Rhyme Time for Infants
An interactive program designed to enhance early language and motor skills in children aged 6 to 24 months through songs, rhymes, and activities, requiring caregiver participation.
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