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School Charges Dropped, New Bus Service Connects VA Beach, Homeless Memorial, and Holiday Events at Mount Trashmore
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, December 19. We start with breaking news from Kempsville High School, where charges against assistant principal John Bennett and his brother Mark have been dropped after they were accused of threatening ICE officers overheard at a local restaurant. WTKR News reports the Commonwealths Attorney filed to nolle prosse the conspiracy to commit malicious wounding counts, saying the facts did not support them, bringing relief to our school community as John returns from leave.
Shifting to city updates, while we await local council moves, exciting transport news affects us, with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation launching the Tidewater Current bus service next spring, connecting Virginia Beach to Harrisonburg via I-64 stops, making travel easier for our commuters.
Weather today brings morning showers and possible thunderstorms, with highs around 63 dropping to the 40s this afternoon amid southwest winds gusting to 50 miles per hour, per WTKR and National Weather Service forecasts. Secure outdoor plans early, especially on the Chesapeake Bay under gale warnings with waves up to 15 feet, but we clear out tonight with lows near 31, leading to a sunny breezy Saturday in the upper 40s.
In feel-good news, our community came together Wednesday for the Virginia Beach Homeless Persons Memorial Service at the Pavilion, honoring those we lost and reminding us of our shared compassion.
No major new business openings, but job seekers note federal prevailing rate pay bumps up to one percent for fiscal year 2026 per OPM memos, steadying our market. Real estate stays firm, with statewide workforce housing grants supporting about 250 affordable units nearby, per Governor Youngkin releases.
Crime report from the past day shows no significant incidents or arrests in Virginia Beach, keeping our streets safe around landmarks like the Oceanfront and Town Center.
Schools shine with Kempsvilles principal news resolving positively, and sports buzz with local field hockey players named to 2026 World Masters rosters by USA Field Hockey.
Mark your calendars for holiday events this weekend at Mount Trashmore Park, with lights and markets drawing families despite the wind.
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Shifting to city updates, while we await local council moves, exciting transport news affects us, with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation launching the Tidewater Current bus service next spring, connecting Virginia Beach to Harrisonburg via I-64 stops, making travel easier for our commuters.
Weather today brings morning showers and possible thunderstorms, with highs around 63 dropping to the 40s this afternoon amid southwest winds gusting to 50 miles per hour, per WTKR and National Weather Service forecasts. Secure outdoor plans early, especially on the Chesapeake Bay under gale warnings with waves up to 15 feet, but we clear out tonight with lows near 31, leading to a sunny breezy Saturday in the upper 40s.
In feel-good news, our community came together Wednesday for the Virginia Beach Homeless Persons Memorial Service at the Pavilion, honoring those we lost and reminding us of our shared compassion.
No major new business openings, but job seekers note federal prevailing rate pay bumps up to one percent for fiscal year 2026 per OPM memos, steadying our market. Real estate stays firm, with statewide workforce housing grants supporting about 250 affordable units nearby, per Governor Youngkin releases.
Crime report from the past day shows no significant incidents or arrests in Virginia Beach, keeping our streets safe around landmarks like the Oceanfront and Town Center.
Schools shine with Kempsvilles principal news resolving positively, and sports buzz with local field hockey players named to 2026 World Masters rosters by USA Field Hockey.
Mark your calendars for holiday events this weekend at Mount Trashmore Park, with lights and markets drawing families despite the wind.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please subscribe for daily updates. This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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