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Thursday, November 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach EMS to receive five new ambulances to address increased service calls and improve response times across the city. 13News Now
- ➤ Former Navy SEAL Alex Oliver, who once developed a performance program for his teammates, has created the Warrior Fitness Program to assist veterans in transitioning to civilian life, supported by the Navy SEAL Foundation. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Virginia Beach man admits to federal charges including possession of a machine gun and drug trafficking, with sentencing set for March 2025. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer expressed significant frustration and threatened to cancel the Something in the Water music festival due to missed contract deadlines. WHRO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Beach School Board unanimously agreed to relocate sixth graders back to Bayside Middle School from a separate campus due to its poor condition. The Virginian-Pilot
- ➤ The one-room Pleasant Ridge School in Virginia Beach, which educated Black students for 70 years before integration, was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. WHRO
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Virginia Beach homeowners are protecting themselves from unexpected repair costs with Money's recommended home warranty plans, which cover essential appliances and systems against normal wear and tear that traditional homeowners insurance doesn't include. Money
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach City Council votes 7-4 to halt the 10-1 district voting system for 2025, despite 81% resident support and previous NAACP backing for fair representation. WTKR
- ➤ Governor Glenn Youngkin launched the Virginia Veterans Network, a comprehensive portal for veterans to find medical, legal, and job services, aiming to set a national standard. 13News Now
- ➤ In Virginia Beach, a measure to officially integrate the current district-based election system into the city charter was voted against by the Mayor and two City Council members. Daily Press
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Preschool Art: Thanksgiving Table Decorations
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Interactive Preschool Science Program
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Late Night Music with DJ Ragoza
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Family Day Painting Event at Muse Paintbar
Experience a lighthearted painting event perfect for the whole family, guided by artist instructors to create holiday-themed art.
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