Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday for Peace Officers' Memorial Day. The gesture is to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. WAVY reports that the flags will be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset to recognize the sacrifices made by fallen officers and the hardships faced by their families.
Virginia Beach City Council held a contentious meeting to discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in local schools. Some community members advocated for DEI programs, while others raised pressed issues around student discipline and teacher shortages. 13 News Now reports that he council ultimately voted 5-6 to continue the suspension of DEI initiatives,