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5+ hour, 44+ min ago (527+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This week the Virginia Department of Education released its first School Performance and Support Framework. This new accreditation method started last year in a hope to give more transparency. But there was some pushback - with some education board members arguing it would increase learning gaps and segregation because families will leave subpar schools - leaving behind the neediest students. Schools are now rated based on four grades - before this system, they were assessed as "accredited" or "accredited with condition". Now, it's "Distinguished", "On Track", "Off Track" or "Needs Intensive Support". These ratings are scored by looking at four things: testing scores, improvements in scores, graduation rates and readiness - which is based on attendance and students completing work above their academic year. Roanoke City stands out in this report. Data show three Roanoke City schools are rated distinguished, two…...

12+ hour, 14+ min ago (111+ words) Virginia State Police Sgt. S. Page joins FOX Weather to walk us through the moments he rushed to save a man who became trapped in his burning car after crashing during the powerful snowstorm that hit Richmond. Virginia State Police Sgt. S. Page joins FOX Weather to walk us through the moments he rushed to save a man who became trapped in his burning car after crashing during the powerful snowstorm that hit Richmond. Virginia State Police Sgt. S. Page joins FOX Weather to walk us through the moments he rushed to save a man who became trapped in his burning car after crashing during the powerful snowstorm that hit Richmond....

13+ hour, 8+ min ago (296+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke at the Hampton Roads Chamber's annual meeting, outlining her plans to guide Virginia's economy through what she calls growing national uncertainty while keeping the region and families front and center. "Every Governor since Governor Wilder has come to the Hampton Roads annual meeting," Spanberger said. At the meeting, she laid out her plans to guide Virginia's economy through challenging times ahead. "I will be laser focused on attracting new business investment to our Commonwealth, expanding trade opportunities for Virginia businesses and building an economy, where every Virginia can earn a good living, support their family, and have confidence in their secure retirement," Spanberger said. But Spanberger says those goals are harder because of the federal government's actions and the impact it's having on Virginians. "I am hearing from our farmers. Our producers…...

13+ hour, 26+ min ago (442+ words) Virginia Tech women's basketball guards Leila Wells and Samyha Suffren spoke to the media following the Hokies' 92-36 victory over Presbyterian. Here's the entirety of what Wells and Suffren had to say: LW: "I think I did pretty well and prepare every day in practice for moments like this. And when my number was called, I was just ready to go today." SS: "I just had the attack mentality, just being ready coming off the bench and just being there for our team." LW: "We work on it every day in practice. Our coaches do a great job on the scout. I was just being aggressive, trying to get downhill and get to my spots. And then defensively, just playing the passing lanes and being aggressive like I know how to do." [Editor's note: Suffren stated that there were a pair…...

19+ hour, 39+ min ago (297+ words) Snow lovers in Virginia are reveling in an early snowfall surge, outpacing northeastern giants like New York and Boston. Virginia off to a snowy start: Early December delivers more snow than major Northeast cities To stream 13News Now on your phone, you need the 13News Now app. Download the 13News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video NORFOLK, Va. " As winter gets underway, snow lovers across Virginia have had plenty to smile about recently. Early-season snowfall totals across the Commonwealth are already outpacing some of the Northeast's largest cities"an unusual, but impressive, start to the 20252026 season. According to the latest National Weather Service data through Dec. 9, several Virginia locations have recorded measurable"and in some cases substantial"snowfall. Blacksburg has picked up 8 inches, while Roanoke checks in at 6.5 inches. Danville has reported 2.3 inches, and even…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (330+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach residents could soon receive $50 worth of free parking at the Oceanfront under a proposal reviewed by city leaders Tuesday night. The idea was first presented to the City Council back in November. For many residents, the cost of parking has long been a source of frustration. "Oh man, I've paid a million dollars in parking fees," said Daniel Parrish, who lives in Virginia Beach. Some residents say meters and garage fees add up quickly, sometimes discouraging families from visiting the Oceanfront at all. "If you live here, you don't want to pay the parking they have out here to come play with your kids for a couple of hours and then go back for lunch " and then maybe come back again after lunch," said resident Timothy Corder. Under the new proposal, city residents could receive…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (426+ words) SANDSTON, Va. " The U.S. Postal Service's first holiday shipping deadline is fast approaching, and officials at the Central Virginia processing facility in Sandston are highlighting recent upgrades they say have dramatically improved mail service performance. The Sandston facility, which processes all outgoing mail for Central Virginia, can handle up to 500,000 packages per day according to USPS spokesperson Philip Bogenberger. During a recent media tour, officials showcased technological improvements including artificial intelligence systems and two new high-speed sorting machines. "The average customer is receiving their mail in three days or less, and that is incredible," Bogenberger said. The facility has been operating at peak holiday capacity, processing over 487,000 packages in a single day last week. Nationally, USPS has handled more than 5.2 billion packages since November 24. Mail delivery in parts of Virginia is getting better, but still not great. How is it where…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (324+ words) The Virginia high school football playoffs head into the VHSL state championships this week between James Madison University's Bridgeforth Stadium, Liberty University's Williams Stadium and Salem City Stadium for classes 6 through 1. With plenty of storylines galore throughout the week, we are now going around the country for state championship matchups, game times and predictions as the high school football season winds down in its final weeks. Who will comes away with the win in this week's Virginia High School League (VHSL) state championship games? The VHSL released all of the Virginia high school football state championship matchups and we go class-by-class on who's playing who this upcoming week for a chance to win a state championship. We also give you our game-by-game predictions and those according to the Massey Ratings. Here are the Virginia high school football'state championship games for…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (297+ words) The raccoon was eventually removed by Hanover Animal Protection and Control, checked for injuries, and released back into the wild hours later. No permanent harm was reported. Surveillance footage released after the incident shows the raccoon roaming through the store after hours, knocking over bottles, leaving broken glass along the hallway, and stopping repeatedly to drink spilt liquor. The video ends with the animal staggering into a restroom, where it was later discovered passed out. Hanover County officials later joked that the raccoon appeared to suffer only from "a hangover and poor life choices. The clip quickly spread online, earning the animal the nickname "trashed panda and prompting widespread social media attention. Each drink follows a classic recipe structure, using two ounces of the featured spirit, along with subtle additions tied to the event. The Old Fashioned includes brown sugar…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (350+ words) James Franklin's arrival as head coach of the Virginia Tech Hookies marks the beginning of a new era for the football program. The 53-year-old coach signed a multi-year deal worth up to $41.75 million on Nov. 17, following his mid-season dismissal from the Penn State Nittany Lions. Franklin spent 12 seasons with the Nittany Lions, compiling a 104-45 overall record, which included a Big Ten championship, a Fiesta Bowl victory, and six seasons with double-digit wins. However, persistent struggles against elite competition, including a 4-21 record versus AP top10 teams, and a disappointing 3-3 start to 2025 contributed to his firing. He now takes over a Virginia Tech program that finished 3-7 (2-4 ACC) under interim head coach Brent Pry, who was dismissed midseason. Franklin faces high expectations to stabilize the program and revamp recruiting, particularly in the talent-rich I95 corridor. He will now be tasked with returning the Hokies, who…...