Markeshia Jackson
Reporter at WAVY-TV (Portsmouth, VA)
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yahoo.com | Markeshia Jackson
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. That was the message Virginia Beach residents sent to Virginia Beach City Council during Tuesday’s discussion about a possible referendum to be added to the November ballot that would ask voters to choose whether they want to continue using the 10-1 voting system or use a 7-3-1 voting system. I.-B.-REFERENDUM-OPTION-FOR-101-ELECTION-SYSTEM-4.1.25DownloadAdvertisementAdvertisementMany say their mind is already made up.
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yahoo.com | Markeshia Jackson
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — For the first time since Virginia Beach School Board members voted to adopt a resolution that would suspend diversity, equity and inclusion in the city’s public schools, residents had a chance to voice their opinions and concerns about the major decision.
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wavy.com | Markeshia Jackson
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — For the first time since Virginia Beach School Board members voted to adopt a resolution that would suspend diversity, equity and inclusion in the city’s public schools, residents had a chance to voice their opinions and concerns about the major decision.
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wavy.com | Markeshia Jackson
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Two fatal crashes on West Mercury Boulevard in Hampton just under two weeks has residents demanding police do more to slow down speeders. This comes after the busy Hampton street claimed the life of 73-year old Lucille McPherson Tuesday. “It was all over Facebook, and when I got on Facebook, I seen it and I was devastated by it too,” said McPherson’s niece, Syniah Holliday.
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ourcommunitynow.com | Markeshia Jackson
Share VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — As we move closer to summer, it means the hot sands and sunshine of the Oceanfront beckons, but an issue with sand quality has put a beach replenishment project on hold, so it might be a little longer before you sink your toes into the golden sandy beaches you’re used to seeing.
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