Teacher In 'Inappropriate' Attire + Wild Dogs Maul Puppies

Good Morning, Good Morning. Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather: Showers and t-storms; humid. High: 84 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in US Virgin Islands:

1. A St. Croix High School teacher was captured on camera leading a virtual class while wearing "inappropriate" clothing. The DOE has released a statement condemning the incident and announcing the suspension of the teacher pending an investigation. (US Virgin Islands Patch)
2. Two dogs who were abandoned at the Humane Society of St. Thomas in the middle of the night were found dead the next morning. They had been mauled to death by a pack of wild dogs. The dog pack has been menacing the area around the Human Society for more than a year. (Virgin Islands Daily News)
3. A tropical wave, dubbed Invest 93-L by NOAA, will bring heavy rains and a few thunderstorms as it moves over the territory on Wednesday. (St. Thomas Source)
4. Food Costs Rise in USVI as National Supply Chains are Disrupted (St, Thomas Source)

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Two events you don't want to miss:

• AARP VI and GERS Financial Workshops (9:30 a.m.)
• The Department of Education's Division of Sports and Athletics wants to hear from students and parents. Join their virtual meeting tonight: Informational Sports Huddle (6:30 PM)

US Virgin Islands Patch Notebook

• Government House - US Virgin Islands: "Government House Weekly Press Briefing/ COVID-19 Update 10/12/21 Administration officials provide an update on the USVI's response to COVID-19 and other relevant government news" (Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Department of Education: "Indigenous Peoples of the USVI: In Conversation with David Brewer" (Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Department of Health: "Community spread is the highest mode of transmission in the territory. In addition to being vaccinated, you should still wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and practice social distancing when you can. While protecting public health..." (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. Have a good one!

— Ashleigh Baldwin

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