John Hood

Virginia Beach

Reporter at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)

🏆3x AP Award-Winning Reporter | @VCU Alumni 🐏 | 📬 [email protected]

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VBPD investigating over 30 reports of property damage near Bonney Road

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | John Hood

Share VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach residents living off Bonney Road are dealing with shattered car windows after police say they received more than 30 reports of destruction of property earlier this week.
VBPD investigating over 30 reports of property damage near Bonney Road

1 week ago | wtkr.com | John Hood

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach residents living off Bonney Road are dealing with shattered car windows after police say they received more than 30 reports of destruction of property earlier this week.
Opinion: Andrew Jackson Was No Protectionist

2 weeks ago | jocoreport.com | John Hood

By John Hood RALEIGH — Shortly before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, staffers made sure to rehang an Andrew Jackson portrait that Joe Biden had removed. Trump described America’s seventh president as “a very tough person” who nevertheless had “a big heart.”Trump clearly admires “Old Hickory” Jackson, one of three just Carolina natives to serve as president (so far). Both Trump supporters and opponents claim to see many parallels between the two men.
Virginia Beach Schools Move to Remove DEI Policies

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | John Hood

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach School Board passed a resolution last night aimed at suspending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across the division. This decision comes in the wake of an executive order from the Trump administration earlier this year, which threatens to cut federal funding for schools that do not eliminate programs centered around DEI.
VB school leaders pass resolution suspending DEI policies across the division.

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | John Hood

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach School Board passed a resolution last night aimed at suspending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across the division. This decision comes in the wake of an executive order from the Trump administration earlier this year, which threatens to cut federal funding for schools that do not eliminate programs centered around DEI.
Let's fully protect right to work

2 weeks ago | wataugademocrat.com | John Hood

Our state continues to outpace our peers in economic growth. Over the past five years, North Carolina's gross domestic product expanded by an inflation-adjusted annual average of 3.1%, vs. 2.3% for the nation as a whole. Our total employment rose 9.2% over the same period, again beating the national average of 4.7%. But now is no time to rest on our laurels.
Virginia Beach Police talk safety following weekend shooting at Oceanfront

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | John Hood

Share VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In the coming weeks and months, we can expect to see a lot more people down at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Already there's been one shooting down on 17th Street where one arrest was made and no one was injured. Virginia Beach Police say as more and more people visit the area in the warmer months they'll be there too. "It came through here," Joey Funaro of Old Time Photos said.
Let’s fully protect right to work

2 weeks ago | mydailyrecord.com | John Hood

RALEIGH — Our state continues to outpace our peers in economic growth. Over the past five years, North Carolina’s gross domestic product expanded by an inflation-adjusted annual average of 3.1%, vs. 2.3% for the nation as a whole. Our total employment rose 9.2% over the same period, again beating the national average of 4.7%. But now is no time to rest on our laurels.
Let’s fully protect right to work

2 weeks ago | rrdailyherald.com | John Hood

RALEIGHOur state continues to outpace our peers in economic growth. Over the past five years, North Carolina’s gross domestic product expanded by an inflation-adjusted annual average of 3.1%, vs. 2.3% for the nation as a whole. Our total employment rose 9.2% over the same period, again beating the national average of 4.7%. But now is no time to rest on our laurels.
Church looking to rent site of VB movie theater says its meeting with the community

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | John Hood

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — This week, the community could learn more about the future of a movie theater near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Last month, News 3 reported that Ascent Church was looking to take over the lease for the location currently occupied by Beach Cinema Alehouse. The Virginia Beach Planning Commission had decided to delay that decision by another 30 days. Thomas Lane, the senior pastor for Ascent Church, emphasized that they are not trying to remove a local movie theater.