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🌱 What Virginia Beach residents should know about current water restrictions

Also, don't miss Taco Bell Grand Opening on the Virginia Beach Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Virginia Beach residents should know about current water restrictions
  • What changes with Virginia Beach's new acting city attorney?
  • How did every Virginia Beach public school earn full accreditation?

Also on today's calendar: Taco Bell Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. VB, Norfolk reservoirs short 'at least 17 inches' of rain as drought conditions persist (wavy.com) — Virginia Beach remains under voluntary water restrictions as the Western Branch Reservoir, a key drinking water source for both Norfolk and Virginia Beach, sits more than seven feet below normal levels. City officials urge residents to cut back on nonessential uses like car washing and half-full dishwashers so supplies stay stable and mandatory restrictions can be avoided while drought conditions persist.
   

2. Acting Virginia Beach city attorney appointed following death of Mark Stiles (pilotonline.com) — Virginia Beach City Council has named longtime deputy Dana Harmeyer as acting city attorney following the death of Mark Stiles, who served in the role for 17 years. Harmeyer, a veteran of the office, will receive a pay increase while the city prepares a search for a permanent replacement.
   

3. Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Suffolk Public Schools announce 100% accreditation for school year (wtkr.com) — Virginia Beach families can celebrate that every Virginia Beach City Public School is fully accredited for the 2026-27 year, with most schools meeting or exceeding state expectations. Suffolk Public Schools also achieved full accreditation, with several campuses earning Distinguished status, reflecting strong gains in student performance across the region.
   

4. Work begins to transform the former West Neck golf course after years of neglect (wtkr.com) — Work is finally underway to clear and redevelop the long-neglected former Signature at West Neck golf course in Virginia Beach, which had become overgrown and a concern for nearby homeowners. Led by resident and pro golfer Marc Leishman, plans call for a new nine-hole course, driving range, and reuse of the clubhouse, with homes also proposed on surrounding land.
   

5. Breast cancer survivor shares her unique story at golf tournament fundraiser! (wtkr.com) — Virginia Beach golfers turned out at Virginia Beach National Golf Club to raise money for breast cancer screenings and support services that help uninsured and underinsured patients across Hampton Roads. A survivor's story underscored the importance of early detection, and residents are invited to a Community Health Day at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital this Saturday, including mobile mammograms.
   

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