• "JOANN Bankruptcy, Tech Boom, and Decrease in Violent Crime: Virginia Beach Local News Roundup"

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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"JOANN Bankruptcy, Tech Boom, and Decrease in Violent Crime: Virginia Beach Local News Roundup"

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  • Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, February 13, 2025.

    We start with some breaking news: JOANN, the arts and crafts company, has announced that it will be closing several locations in Virginia, including the Virginia Beach store, as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This decision affects 500 stores nationwide, with the Virginia Beach location being one of them. The closest remaining JOANN store will be in Newport News[1].

    In other news, the Virginia Beach Police Department has made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case that occurred on January 31. Michael Shippy, a 41-year-old resident of Virginia Beach, was taken into custody and charged with felony hit and run, possession of a controlled substance, and driving under the influence. The incident resulted in the death of Thomas Moore, a 63-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Bonney Road[2].

    On a more positive note, Virginia Beach is emerging as a thriving tech hub, with high-demand roles such as Software Engineers and Data Engineers offering salaries up to $198,000 and $191,000, respectively. The tech scene is growing fast, with a projected job market growth of 25% by 2031 and thriving sectors like Cybersecurity and Data Science. Companies like USAA and Ferguson Enterprises are driving this boom, with internship opportunities increasing by 20%[3].

    In local crime news, the Virginia Beach Police Department has reported a significant decrease in violent crime, reaching its lowest rate in five years. According to Police Chief Paul Neudigate, this is a result of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety[5].

    Looking ahead to today's weather, we expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 58 degrees. It's a great day to get outdoors and enjoy some of the local events happening in the next few days. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront will host a beach cleanup event this weekend, and the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts will feature a concert by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

    In sports news, the Cox High School Falcons won their recent basketball game against the First Colonial Patriots, and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools have announced their participation in a regional robotics competition.

    Finally, a feel-good community story: a local non-profit organization has launched a program to provide free meals to homeless individuals in Virginia Beach. The initiative aims to serve over 100 meals per week and is seeking volunteers to help with food preparation and distribution.

    This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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