Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, February 26. We start with some heavy news from our courts. Commonwealths Attorney Colin Stolle announced Javon Lamonte Pollard, 21 from Portsmouth, received a 40-year sentence for first-degree murder and attempted robbery after a fatal shooting on Fox Creek Court last fall. He and a co-defendant planned fake drug deals that turned deadly, leaving Keyshawn Woodhouse, 20, dead from gunshot wounds. Neighbors called 911 right away, and Pollard crashed into another driver while fleeing near his home. His partner Aarion Hopkins faces sentencing in May. We share this sensitively as it reminds us to stay vigilant in our neighborhoods.

Shifting to City Hall, the Virginia Senate discussed House Bill 187 yesterday, proposing changes to our city charter for a smoother transition to city council operations. It could streamline decisions affecting our daily commutes and services, so well watch that closely.

Weather today brings overcast skies with temps around 58 to 60 degrees and winds up to 17 miles per hour from the south. No major precipitation expected, perfect for outdoor plans at the boardwalk or First Landing State Park, though bundle up as it feels cooler by afternoon. Outlook stays cloudy into evening.

On the economic front, Cardinal News reports Virginia Beach saw over 12,000 more folks move out than in last year, second highest in the state, which pressures our real estate market with home prices holding steady around 400,000 dollars median. Job postings remain strong at about 5,000 locally, especially in tourism and tech.

New activity includes the Virginia Army National Guard wrapping funeral honors training at the State Military Reservation, honoring our veterans with multi-state soldiers.

Looking ahead, catch community events like the upcoming minor curfew starting March 19, earlier evenings for safety downtown.

Local schools report solid wins for Beach Districts basketball teams this week. And a feel-good note, our community rallied to support storm cleanup after last weeks blizzard remnants.

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