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Virginia Beach News April 25, 2026

New Home For Hunton YMCA

Norfolk leaders break ground on the new Hunton YMCA, a $22 million investment set to serve youth, families, and seniors while preserving one of the nation’s oldest Black-founded institutions. #NorfolkVA #HuntonYMCA #BlackHistory #CommunityDevelopment #HamptonRoads #YouthPrograms #UrbanRedevelopment #VirginiaNews #BlackExcellence #LocalNews
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Virginia Beach News April 6, 2026

Gov.’s Inaugural Energy Officer Will Address Rising Energy Costs

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Josephus Allmond as the state’s first chief energy officer via executive order to confront rising energy costs, build a statewide energy strategy and expand clean, reliable power access for families and businesses.
#VirginiaEnergy #SpanbergerAdministration #EnergyCostsVA #ChiefEnergyOfficer #CleanEnergy #UtilityAffordability #VAeconomy #EnergyStrategy
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Virginia Beach News October 30, 2025

Ribbon Cutting Held for New Accessibility Ramp at Aberdeen Gardens Museum

On October 1, during the first day of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum in Hampton unveiled a new ADA-compliant ramp and paved backyard pathway—thanks to funding from the Dominion Energy Charitable Fund—ensuring visitors with mobility devices can finally tour the landmark neighborhood’s story without barrier. #AccessibilityForAll #AberdeenGardens #HamptonVA #MobilityInclusion #HistoricBlackNeighborhood #ADA #DisabilityAwareness #MuseumAccess #DominionEnergy
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Virginia Beach News August 16, 2025

VSU Team Helps Richmond Schools Launch Baseball League

Richmond Public Schools teams with VSU, SOLE, and MJBL to launch its first elementary school baseball league, combining sports and academics.
#YouthBaseball #RichmondSchools #VSUTrojans #SOLEProgram #MJBL #StudentAthletes #CommunitySports #BaseballScholarship #RPSAthletics #MLBSupport
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Virginia Beach News June 28, 2025

Printer Admits Slaying Wife

In 1961, Edward Terle pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife’s death, but the mysterious death of James Turner—key witness and Black man—raised racial tensions and fears of KKK involvement in South Norfolk.
#HistoricalJustice #Norfolk1961 #CivilRightsEra #KKKHistory #UnsolvedMystery #BlackHistoryMatters #VirginiaCourts
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Virginia Beach News June 21, 2025

Search Underway to Replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s abrupt removal as Norfolk superintendent has ignited community concern as the district faces school closures and lingering achievement gaps, with a search now underway for new leadership.
#NorfolkPublicSchools #DrByrdsong #SchoolBoard #EducationLeadership #TitleISchools #VirginiaEducation #AcademicAchievement #SchoolClosures #NPS #CommunityVoices
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Virginia Beach News March 9, 2025

900 Strong Men To Host Its 14th Scholarship and Community Breakfast; Norfolk Mayor Is Keynote Speaker

Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander will deliver the keynote address at the 14th annual 900 Men Strong Scholarship and Community Services Awards Breakfast on April 12. Proceeds from the event will support scholarships for male high school students striving for academic excellence.
#900MenStrong #EducationMatters #HamptonRoads #ScholarshipOpportunity #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityLeadership #MakingADifference
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Virginia Beach News January 11, 2025

Attention: High School Students VWU Launches 30 Scholarships For Low-Income STEM Students

Virginia Wesleyan University’s new Marlins IMPACT Scholarship Program offers $11,000 annually to low-income STEM students, backed by a $2 million NSF grant to enhance access and success in STEM fields.
#VWU #STEMEducation #Scholarships #LowIncomeStudents #MarlinsIMPACT #NSFGrant #STEMOpportunities
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Virginia Beach News October 12, 2024

Blyden Library Celebrates 103-Year Legacy & Famous Namesake

The Blyden Branch Library celebrates 103 years of serving Norfolk, honoring its rich history and the legacy of its namesake, Edward W. Blyden, a pioneer of Pan-Africanism. A special ceremony at the Historic Attucks Theater highlighted the library’s continued impact on the community.
#BlydenLibrary #NorfolkHistory #PanAfricanism #BlackHistory #PublicLibrary #CommunityLegacy #AttucksTheater
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Virginia Beach News October 3, 2024

NSU Hosts U.S. Senatorial Debate

Norfolk State University hosted a live, televised debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao on October 2. The candidates addressed key issues before a packed audience, moderated by WAVY-TV-10.
#VirginiaPolitics #NSU #TimKaine #HungCao #SenatorialDebate #VirginiaElections2024 #WAVYTV
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