The Children’s Medical Center in Martinsville may not need to close after all. Scott Kimbler with the details.Preview: Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree has appointed their interim CEO as the official permanent CEO for the company. The Board of Directors appointed Michael C.Creedon as CEO this week. Creedon had been appointed interim after Rick Dreiling stepped down in November. Dreiling cited health reasons for leaving the company. Many more changes could come for Dollar Tree in the future if President-elect Trump's plan to raise tariffs in China, Canada, and Mexico come to fruition. Changes in overseas tariffs could mean the company raises prices, reduces stock, or removes products from store shelves.
There's a new bell-to-bell no cell phone policy for all Norfolk Public Schools in the new year. The school board voted six to one yesterday to adopt the policy beginning January 1st. Cell phones and all other electronic devices must be turned off and stored in a backpack before entering the building. The phone must also not be stored on the student's person or clothing. Just last week, Virginia Beach City Schools voted to allow high school students to be able to use their phones during lunch.