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1. Hampton Roads Transit's new CEO is a former employee (pilotonline.com) — Hampton Roads Transit has named Brian C. Smith, a Hampton Roads native and former HRT leader, as its new president and CEO, with an October 12 start date in Norfolk. Smith returns from running GoTriangle in North Carolina, where he oversaw major service expansions, and says he's focused on providing safe, reliable transit for riders across the region, including Norfolk commuters.
2. Students in Hampton Roads passed SOL tests with incremental gains over year before (pilotonline.com) — New SOL data show Norfolk Public Schools' pass rates declined in every subject except history, where scores rose slightly but still trailed state averages by at least ten points. While other Hampton Roads districts mostly saw modest gains, Norfolk leaders say closing the gap between students' potential and current results is now a top priority.
3. Local hospitals say blood supplies are stable, but the need for donations never stops (13newsnow.com) — Sentara Norfolk General, one of Hampton Roads' major trauma centers, says its blood supply is stable for now but depends heavily on ongoing donations from local residents. Hospital leaders describe how quickly a single trauma can deplete inventory and highlight new technology like cold-storage platelets, while urging Norfolk-area donors to use the Red Cross app and not assume they're ineligible to give.
4. 'It's vital to listen:' Sentara, DHS bring human trafficking training to Norfolk (wtkr.com) — Healthcare workers, community leaders, and law enforcement gathered at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for Virginia's first DHS Blue Campaign training on recognizing human trafficking. The session focused on warning signs, how to respond, and why listening without judgment is crucial, while also sharing statewide trafficking data and tips for parents to protect kids online.
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