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'Somebody's looking out for the little guy': Outer Banks Workforce Summit gives locals a voice in their future
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (375+ words) WANCHESE, N. C. " A first-of-its-kind workforce summit in Wanchese brought more than 60 people to the Coastal Studies Institute on Wednesday. The Outer Banks Workforce Summit gave the Outer Banks workforce a chance to outline the challenges they face every day to local,…...
HU grad and former Pepsi Co exec shares life lessons in new book on Coast Live
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (118+ words) HAMPTON ROADS, Va. " Derek Lewis, former executive at Pepsi Co and graduate of Hampton University, joins Coast Live to discuss his new book, "Survive and Advance: Lessons on Living a Life without. .. Derek Lewis, former executive at Pepsi Co and…...
Longer VB school days criticized, panic alarms allowed in classrooms, Bondi out: Sunrise Brief
2+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) The decision to add 10 minutes to the school day in Virginia Beach schools is drawing criticism from teachers and parents who say it creates scheduling challenges and added stress late in the school year. Supporters are also asking the board…...
Doctors warn teens and parents against using AI for weight loss advice
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (205+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Doctors are warning teens and parents to be cautious about turning to artificial intelligence for weight-loss advice. A new study in Frontiers in Nutrition found AI meal plans for teens averaged about 700 fewer calories than recommended. The AI…...
VB school leaders weigh Chromebook use in early grades
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " School leaders in Virginia Beach are considering whether to scale back Chromebook use for the division's youngest students. The Virginia Beach City Public Schools currently operates under a 1: 1 device model, providing Chromebooks to students in kindergarten through…...
Virginia Beach School Board considers eliminating seclusion rooms from district schools
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Beach School Board is considering eliminating seclusion rooms from district schools, a move that could significantly change how certain students are disciplined. During Tuesday night's meeting, board members discussed the future of the five seclusion…...
Mattel unveils first Barbie designed to represent children with autism
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (225+ words) Mattel has introduced a new Barbie designed to help children with autism feel seen and represented. The doll, a first of its kind, includes characteristics meant to reflect some children on the autism spectrum. Its eyes are angled slightly to…...
World record holder walks on Legos for a good cause
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " "I grew up in a lot of pain. I'm pigeon towed and my bones are twisted in. I was in and out of the doctors office my whole childhood. And every time I'd go to the doctor, we…...
Virginia confirms first child flu death; health officials urge flu shots
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (323+ words) HAMPTON, Va. " Virginia has reported its first child flu death of the season, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The death occurred in the eastern region of the state and involved a preschool-age child. Health officials have not released…...
Flu surge leads Hampton Roads hospitals to require masks for patients with symptoms
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Emergency departments across Virginia are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses, driven largely by an increase in flu cases, according to officials at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Dr. Ryan Tomberg, medical director of the emergency department at Sentara Leigh,…...