Election workers in Portsmouth are trying to finalize a recount for a city council seat. Incumbent De'Andre Barnes requested the recount after voting totals from November 5th showed him 21-votes behind William Dodson. That small difference was out of over 23-thousand ballots. The recount hearing began yesterday afternoon, and Dodson remained ahead at the last update just after midnight.
Virginia Western Community College introduced a new Career Study Certificate in Autonomous Vehicle Technology to prepare students for the evolving field of autonomous vehicles. Students will learn about the levels of autonomy and the future of driverless vehicles. The program includes hands-on experience with a mobile industry robot named Minerva, which enhances the learning experience in autonomous technology. Registration is open for the spring semester, with the first Career Study Certificate in Autonomous Vehicle Technology set to be conferred in summer 2025.