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"Shootings, Weather, Jobs, and Community Connections in Virginia Beach"
- 2025/04/17
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
We wake up today with big stories shaping our morning here at the coast. Virginia Beach Police are investigating a concerning string of shootings that left six people injured in less than 24 hours earlier this week. On South Budding Avenue, a 17-year-old boy was seriously hurt. Then, later that night on Sassafras Court, two men were shot during a robbery attempt while one of them was simply taking out the trash. Police say in the same neighborhoods, nearly forty cars were broken into days before, and three firearms were stolen. Chief Neudigate is urging all of us to lock our vehicles and secure our weapons as more than ten percent of local car break-ins lead to stolen guns. The message is clear: we all play a part in keeping our neighborhoods safe, especially when it comes to responsible gun storage and reporting suspicious activity. Mounted patrols are still visible in the affected areas, and increased vigilance is expected through the week. In other crime news, there are ongoing investigations on Haygood Road after three people were injured in a separate incident, and police continue to look into property damage reports near Bonney Road.
On a lighter note, let’s talk weather. We’ve got a cool and breezy start this morning with temperatures just cresting fifty, but expect highs around sixty-five by midday. Cloud cover should part for a little afternoon sun, making it much more pleasant for any outdoor plans. It’s a good day to visit the oceanfront or stroll Town Center, but keep a jacket handy as we could see wind gusts up to twenty miles an hour. Looking ahead, we’re tracking drier, warmer weather for the weekend.
Shifting to local business, the job market remains resilient. Recent numbers show job postings in hospitality and healthcare are up, with over a thousand open positions citywide. The energy around the real estate market is also holding steady, with new listings outpacing closings by nearly twenty percent. For those in real estate or looking to break in, there’s an event this morning at The Westin Town Center on Commerce Street. The Glover U team is in town offering the latest strategies for taking listings and mastering online reputation.
On the cultural front, tonight we’re treated to a performance of Swan Lake by the Grand Kyiv Ballet at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are moving fast for this elegant production, so if you want to experience a classic right here on the coast, now is the time.
For sports, our homegrown talent is making headlines. The Dallas Wings just drafted James Quinerly in the WNBA Draft, shining a spotlight on the 757. Princess Anne Country Club is also buzzing with excitement after sending a golfer to compete at the Masters.
In school news, Bayside High’s robotics team just clinched first in the state qualifier, a proud moment for students and mentors alike.
And to close things out with a feel-good story, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital’s therapy dog continues to bring comfort to patients and staff. His “paw-sitive” legacy is a simple reminder of the small joys that bind our community.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We wake up today with big stories shaping our morning here at the coast. Virginia Beach Police are investigating a concerning string of shootings that left six people injured in less than 24 hours earlier this week. On South Budding Avenue, a 17-year-old boy was seriously hurt. Then, later that night on Sassafras Court, two men were shot during a robbery attempt while one of them was simply taking out the trash. Police say in the same neighborhoods, nearly forty cars were broken into days before, and three firearms were stolen. Chief Neudigate is urging all of us to lock our vehicles and secure our weapons as more than ten percent of local car break-ins lead to stolen guns. The message is clear: we all play a part in keeping our neighborhoods safe, especially when it comes to responsible gun storage and reporting suspicious activity. Mounted patrols are still visible in the affected areas, and increased vigilance is expected through the week. In other crime news, there are ongoing investigations on Haygood Road after three people were injured in a separate incident, and police continue to look into property damage reports near Bonney Road.
On a lighter note, let’s talk weather. We’ve got a cool and breezy start this morning with temperatures just cresting fifty, but expect highs around sixty-five by midday. Cloud cover should part for a little afternoon sun, making it much more pleasant for any outdoor plans. It’s a good day to visit the oceanfront or stroll Town Center, but keep a jacket handy as we could see wind gusts up to twenty miles an hour. Looking ahead, we’re tracking drier, warmer weather for the weekend.
Shifting to local business, the job market remains resilient. Recent numbers show job postings in hospitality and healthcare are up, with over a thousand open positions citywide. The energy around the real estate market is also holding steady, with new listings outpacing closings by nearly twenty percent. For those in real estate or looking to break in, there’s an event this morning at The Westin Town Center on Commerce Street. The Glover U team is in town offering the latest strategies for taking listings and mastering online reputation.
On the cultural front, tonight we’re treated to a performance of Swan Lake by the Grand Kyiv Ballet at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are moving fast for this elegant production, so if you want to experience a classic right here on the coast, now is the time.
For sports, our homegrown talent is making headlines. The Dallas Wings just drafted James Quinerly in the WNBA Draft, shining a spotlight on the 757. Princess Anne Country Club is also buzzing with excitement after sending a golfer to compete at the Masters.
In school news, Bayside High’s robotics team just clinched first in the state qualifier, a proud moment for students and mentors alike.
And to close things out with a feel-good story, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital’s therapy dog continues to bring comfort to patients and staff. His “paw-sitive” legacy is a simple reminder of the small joys that bind our community.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.