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Cox High School art students visit New York City

Cox High School art students traveled to New York City over President's Day weekend to

take in some of the "Big Apple's" diverse culture. "These trips allow students to immerse

themselves in art and culture,” said art teacher, Jessica Van Veenhuyzen. “I know they are all

coming back more confident and inspired than ever."

Atlantic Avenue roadway improvements are underway,

affecting its northbound and southbound lanes, from

from 65th Street to Shore Drive. Work will only be

done during the day and should end by March 16.

Salem High School junior, Aiden Berkley, and Princess

Anne High School senior, Christina Liu, took top honors

at the recently held Hampton Roads Student Gallery

competition, besting some 600 other regional artists.

Vincent McDonald McClean Jr., 21, who used to live in the

the 1400 block of Eddystone Drive in Virginia Beach, was

just sentenced to served 23 years in prison for kidnapping,

armed burglary, conspiracy and using a gun, for a Jan. 17,

2018, home robbery in Virginia Beach’s Pembroke area.

More than $1.3 million in state grants, to support

starting Virginia’s Computer Science Standards of

Learning, were just awarded to 11 state educational

entities, including, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

and Old Dominion University.

Governor Ralph Northam’s administration

is hosting five community forums in March,

where Virginians can provide input on its

first Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusive

Excellence: March 2, Chrysler Museum of Art;

March 9, Charlottesville High School; March 18,

Harrisonburg City Hall; March 25, James Lee

Community Center; and March 30, Bristol,

Virginia, public schools' School Board office.

The public is invited to all of the sessions.

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