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1 day ago | whsv.com | Sarah Chakales

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Education is implementing changes to the Standards of Learning (SOL) exams. The annual tests in the spring gauge students’ learning over the year. Over the years, SOLs have been widely criticized, and Virginia lawmakers are finally taking steps to revamp the standardized tests. State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg, a teacher, helped introduce the changes. “It starts the process on creating higher quality SOL tests.

1 day ago | whsv.com | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check. When deputies got there, they said Adalynn’s grandfather, 60-year-old Leroy Sadler, refused to communicate with them.

1 day ago | whsv.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.

1 day ago | whsv.com | Amir Massenburg

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is partnering with the National Weather Service (NWS) to recognize May 12-16 as this year’s hurricane preparedness week. Both are urging us to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Monday, May 12 – Know Your Risk: Understand the types of hazards in your area, especially if you live in a coastal, low-lying, or flood-prone zone.

2 days ago | whsv.com | Sarah Chakales

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Middle and high school kids across the country are taking part in a dangerous and destructive challenge on TikTok and then posting videos about it. It involves students shoving metal objects and lead from mechanical pencils into the ports of their Chromebooks until they start to smoke or catch fire. The actions pose serious risks not only to the students participating but also to everyone around them.