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Department of Justice · VirginiaThe Department of Justice is looking into whether Sentara Health, and its subsidiary Optima Health, unfairly raised insurance premiums and earned more than $655 million in federal subsidies. For several years starting in 2018, Sentara Health Plans ran the market in Hampton Roads. That's because at that time Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield exited the market for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period. Sentara hospitals keep COVID isolation …See the Story
Sentara's insurance rate increased up to 265% in some Virginia cities. Now, the DOJ is investigating
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Grand Jury · VirginiaA former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school has been indicted on eight felony counts of child neglect in the case of a 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his first-grade teacher in Newport News, Virginia, last year.See the Story
Former assistant principal charged with child neglect in case of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher
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Forestville · ForestvilleBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The day has finally arrived. In just a few hours, a total solar eclipse will create a celestial spectacle as it makes its way over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. An estimated 32 million people across the US live within the path of totality, or locations where the moon will completely block the face of the sun from view for a few moments. The eclipse will first appear over the South Pacific Ocean…See the Story
Total solar eclipse: Where and when to watch and what to look out for
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Whales · NorfolkThe deceased endangered whale had given birth to a calf this winter. NOAA says the calf is not expected to survive without protecting and nursing from its mother.See the Story
Dead right whale found off Virginia Beach had catastrophic injuries consistent with a vessel strike, NOAA says
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Newport News · Newport NewsAbby Zwerner claims her injuries are the result of school administrators' negligence. The Newport News School Board tried to prevent the jury trial by filing an appeal. A judge ruled the case did not fall under workers compensation. If workers compensation applied to her situation, she'd only be eligible for about up to 10 years of pay.See the Story
$40M lawsuit filed by former Richneck Elem. teacher Abby Zwerner is going to trial
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Dominion Voting Systems · Virginia BeachDominion Energy is building a wind turbine project off the coast of Virginia Beach. Residents say they didn't know the full scope of the project before it started. Dominion says it is working to address the concerns of those living near the shore. The on shore portion of construction is due to be complete later this year.See the Story
Dominion Energy made false promises regarding wind turbine construction, VB residents say
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