2023-24 School Year Enrollment: 370 1st-grade students welcomed in Isle of Wight County schools
Isle of Wight County schools registered 60 fewer 1st-grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Six plead guilty in pandemic unemployment benefit fraud scheme
Six individuals have pleaded guilty in a federal court for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the United States by filing fraudulent claims for pandemic unemployment benefits. The defendants, indicted in May 2024, were charged with conspiracy to commit program fraud and mail fraud.
- 29,344 white students enrolled in Virginia Beach City Public Schools District in 2023-24 school year
- Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Virginia Beach city in week ending Oct. 5
- Larceny incidents result in $31K loss; public asked for anonymous tips
- Sporting goods theft in Chesapeake: Public urged to help identify suspects
- Which former South Tidewater News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Chesapeake city in week ending Oct. 5?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Chesapeake city was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 54.9% of Southampton County Public Schools District's student body in 2023-24 school year
There were 1,386 white students enrolled in Southampton County Public Schools District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 20% of Norfolk City Public Schools District's student body in 2023-24 school year
There were 5,387 white students enrolled in Norfolk City Public Schools District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Norfolk city in week ending Oct. 5
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Norfolk city was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Franklin City Public Schools District Education: 125 white students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 12.3% of students enrolled in Franklin City Public Schools District public schools identified as white.
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Chesapeake City Public Schools District Education: 17,443 white students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year
There were 17,443 white students enrolled in Chesapeake City Public Schools District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
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Police seek public's help in identifying larceny suspect in Chesapeake
On October 4, 2024, a suspect described as a white male with dark long hair, standing approximately between 6'0" and 6'2", and having a thin build, was involved in the theft of various tools from a business located in the 1200 block of Executive Blvd. The individual reportedly returned to the scene on October 6, 2024. The vehicle used by the suspect was a white truck without a visible tag.
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Police seek help in fraud case involving stolen credit card
On September 10, 2024, a white female suspect reportedly used a stolen credit card at multiple stores in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. The suspect is said to be driving a grey SUV.
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Chesapeake invites community input on land use plans through open houses
The City of Chesapeake is continuing its Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on land use and character districts. Residents are encouraged to participate in the discussion by attending one of the scheduled open houses or contacting the Planning Department via email at Planning@CityOfChesapeake.net.
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Chesapeake announces holiday closures for Columbus Day
All City of Chesapeake offices, courts, community centers, and Chesapeake Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day. The Chesapeake Visitor’s Center will remain open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. On this day, the Voter Registrar's office will also be closed, and early voting will not be available at any location. Regular operations, including early voting, will resume on Tuesday, October 15.