
Exclusive: Abigail Zwerner, teacher shot by student, describes recovery: "Some days I can't get out of bed"...
nbcnews.com > news > us-news...Abigail Zwerner, the Virginia teacher who was seriously wounded when police say a 6-year-old student intentionally shot her during class, says her... ...Her occupational therapy appointments have also left her physically and mentally exhausted, she told "TODAY" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.... ...Watch "NBC Nightly News" with Lester Holt tonight at 6:30 p.m. CT and "TODAY" on Tuesday at 7 a.m.... ..."But, you know, for going through what I've gone through, I try to stay positive," said Zwerner, a first-grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School...

Portsmouth city leaders give crime update; outline new technology ...
wavy.com > video...Interim Police Chief Stephen Jenkins gave a presentation to council during a specially-called meeting and shared statistics and solutions.... ...PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- Portsmouth city leaders are finding new ways to tackle crime.... ...," said Councilman Mark Hugel, referring to a Portsmouth attorney who was assaulted while on his lunch break.... ...Portsmouth city leaders laid out two of the biggest deficits when it comes to Portsmouth's crime response....

Portsmouth police to provide crime update at special council meeting Monday
wtkr.com > news...PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- Portsmouth Police Department Chief Stephen Jenkins is expected to provide an update on crime in the city at a special council... ...Portsmouth police to provide crime update at special council meeting Monday....

West Virginia state police superintendent resigns amid probe
houstonchronicle.com > news > politics > article...Justice said he has appointed Jack Chambers, the deputy director of the Capitol police, as interim superintendent to replace Superintendent Jan Cahill... ...Jim Justice on Monday ordered a sweeping investigation of the State Police after he accepted the resignation of the agency's superintendent and revealed... ...The governor also said the investigation will look into an unspecified "loss of life" on Interstate 81 in the Eastern Panhandle.... ...facility in Kanawha County....

'Veterans for Peace" organization restores historic sailboat & travels to U.S. cities, including Portsmouth...
wtkr.com > news...PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- One organization is using a small sailboat to spread its big message: To eradicate nuclear weapons from the United States.... ...In 1958, Quaker peace activists boarded the sailboat and embarked on a mission to stop nuclear weapons testing in the Marshall Islands, according... ...According to Helen Jaccard, the organization's project manager, the original crew was arrested and jailed in Honolulu, which led to a global outcry... ...At the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, representatives shared how we can ultimately stop the possibility of nuclear war and help ensure a sustainable...

Lottery player "mind-blown" after winning Virginia lottery jackpot. "Is this real?"
news.yahoo.com...Kristeen Maddox has had good luck playing The Lamp -- an online Virginia Lottery game -- in the past.... ...17 Virginia Lottery news release.... ...the National Council on Problem Gambling website.... ...Alexandria is less than 10 miles south of Washington, D.C....

Help wanted? Virginia Beach, Newport News city councils consider hiring assistants
dailypress.com > government > local...Newport News Councilman John Eley III noted the challenges of balancing a full-time job with regular meetings with citizens and attending multiple... ...In Virginia Beach and Newport News, council members are looking into hiring assistants -- though details about how much to pay them and what their... ...At a meeting last month, Newport News Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany suggested adding money to the city's upcoming budget to hire "constituent service... ...Virginia Beach City Council members earn $28,000 a year, and many have full-time jobs in addition to being council members....

Eric Eisner: Portsmouth director expects promotion from League One in near future
bbc.com > sport > football..."We certainly don't expect to be in League One for very much longer," Eric, 50, told BBC Radio Solent.... ...Portsmouth director Eric Eisner has indicated he expects Pompey to strongly challenge for promotion next season.... ...John Mousinho was installed as head coach two months ago - the 36-year-old's first managerial job - and Richard Hughes, 34, came in as sporting director... ..."I think we're poised right now with the best structure since we've been here in that we have Rich Hughes in place and a head coach in John," Eisner...

Man killed in Portsmouth shooting Saturday
dailypress.com > news > crime...Portsmouth police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Frederick Boulevard, near a Walmart Supercenter and other large chain... ...stores in Midtown.... ...Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806, [email protected]

Try these Virginia Beach boutiques to liven up your spring wardrobe
dailypress.com > cities > virginia-beach...I'm not a fashion designer, runway model or style influencer, but I will share my unsolicited opinion that may or may not be as accurate as a TV... ...What's the fashion forecast? Just like the weatherman, it's an educated guess.... ...Ashley Knox and Sarah Winstead became instant friends.... ...The cute and colorful boutique is owned by two friends that met at a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group at Spring Branch Community Church....