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School Settles Discrimination Suit

The Nysmith School in Herndon agreed to change its policies, provide more robust antisemitism training to its employees, and issue a non-discrimination statement as part of its settlement with a family whose three children were expelled earlier this year. It will also pay nearly $150,000 to cover the family’s attorneys’ fees.

The private elementary school expelled three Jewish siblings in March after their parents complained that one of the students had been subjected to “severe and relentless” antisemitic bullying on campus.

The parents reported that their sixth-grade daughter was repeatedly harassed. “She was being called a baby-killer,” a representative said. “She was told that Jews and Israelis are all baby-killers, that they were glad about what happened on Oct. 7. Just really awful things.”

The parents filed a complaint with the state Attorney General’s Office of Civil Rights, and the office negotiated the settlement. “Combating antisemitism is a top priority for my office,” Attorney General Jason Miyares said. “Every child deserves to learn in an environment free from hate, intimidation, or fear.“

Virginia Beach Man Convicted

Gokhan Karabulut of Virginia Beach pleaded guilty to charges of abduction, strangulation, and assault and battery against a family member.

The 39-year-old was involved in a domestic dispute in April when police arrived and found him holding a knife to someone’s throat.

A police officer shot Karabulut at the scene, and he was hospitalized, facing charges after he recovered. The victim was also treated for minor injuries. Karabulut will be sentenced in February.

Dogs Rescued in Henry County

Authorities seized 106 dogs following a wellness check at a home in Martinsville.

It took more than 12 hours to clear all the dogs from the home. The animals have since been farmed out to shelters around the Commonwealth.

The owners of the home were charged with 10 misdemeanor counts of inadequate care of an animal and one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty.

“We do not believe that they set out with the intent to mistreat these animals,” Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis said. “This is just a perfect example of animal hoarding.“

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➤ Roanoke: The Western Virginia Water Authority promised to appeal a judge’s decision that it must disclose how much water a potential Google data center in Botetourt County would require. (More)

➤ Hampton Roads: Regional officials urged state lawmakers on the Joint Subcommittee on Recurrent Flooding to take steps to protect flood-prone areas. “Establishing a statewide fund is the most forward-thinking, strategic, equitable, and fiscally responsible path forward,” state Sen. Angelia Graves told colleagues. (Details)

➤ Sussex County: The Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank said it will invest $481,000 to support the planning of a potential rare-earth mineral processing facility. Rare earths, mostly imported from China, are vital to clean energy and defense technology projects. (More)

➤ Alexandria: Lindsey Halligan, President Trump’s hand-picked prosecutor who indicted former FBI Director James Comey, told a federal judge yesterday that the grand jury did not see the final indictment, which would seem to violate federal procedure. Comey faces two charges that he lied to Congress. (Details)

➤ Campbell County: The Altavista Fire Company extinguished a brush fire on Tuesday. Much of Virginia is at a heightened risk of fire due to ongoing dry conditions. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger talked with a local television station about her administration’s transition as she gets ready to take office on Jan. 17. (Watch)

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➤ UVA will play the first-ever college football game in Brazil next year against N.C. State. The teams agreed to play the international game before Labor Day Weekend. (Details)

➤ Washington Commanders linebacker Jake Martin recorded a commercial with DOGTV to urge viewers to foster a pet this holiday season as shelters around the country face overcrowding concerns. (More)

➤ JMU women’s basketball visited No. 4 Texas last night. (Final Score)

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➤ A new Wawa convenience store is scheduled to open in Lexington next year, part of the chain’s plan to launch 60 stores in the I-81 region over the next decade. (More)

➤ The Virginia Peninsula Chamber will present the 2025 State of the City event on Dec. 3 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. (Details)

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➤ The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal set up a live camera to provide footage of four cheetah cubs who were born recently. (See Cam)

➤ The Mills Godwin Theater Wing presents four different versions of Clue, tonight through Saturday. (Details)

➤ Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol will be at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre in Roanoke on Nov. 25. (Details)

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What’s your go-to convenience store?

1. Wawa
2. Buc-ee’s
3. 7-Eleven
4. Royal Farms
5. Other
6. Nearest Available

Wednesday’s Results:

What’s your favorite Virginia-grown fruit? 

1. Apples: 31%
2. Peaches: 25%
3. Grapes: 22%
4. Other: 22%

Who is Henry County named for?

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