A resilience work group appointed by Virginia lawmakers recommends the state create a centralized resilience office to help localities that struggle with a lack of resources. 

David Hutcheson was the Virginia Beach fire chief for six years. His seat on City Council is his first elected position.

Six families filed seven lawsuits related to the 2023 classroom shooting, including one from a student’s grandmother who provided aid to teacher Abby Zwerner.

While the season was extended last year, a specialist says that won’t be the norm.