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Hampton University Prays For 2 Students After Serious Plane Crash: Reports Hampton University Prays For 2 Students After Serious Plane Crash: Reports
Hampton University Prays For 2 Students After Serious Plane Crash: Reports Hampton University cancelled classes on Friday, Oct. 7, in light of "two unfortunate incidents", WAVY.com reported The school did not specify the two incidents, but two students were seriously injured in a Newport News plane crash on Oct. 6. The students' flight instructor did not survive, the website said. Hampton University hosted a prayer service Friday morning for all students and faculty members, WAVY.com said. Click here for more from WAVY.com.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Pharrell Williams To Lead 'Mighty Dream' Diversity Event In Virginia: Reports Pharrell Williams To Lead 'Mighty Dream' Diversity Event In Virginia: Reports
Pharrell Williams To Lead 'Mighty Dream' Diversity Event In Virginia: Reports Music mogul Pharrell Williams will be returning to Norfolk for another event focused on diversity in business, WAVY.com said. The event, titled "Mighty Dream" will last three days and will unite individuals who are striving to promote equity and inclusion in their business practices, the website said.  In 2021, Williams hosted "Elephant in the Room", a forum to make Norfolk a better place, after his cousin, Donovon Lynch, was shot and killed by a Virginia Beach police officers, sources said. Click here for more from WAVY.com.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Norfolk Man, 39, Dies In Afternoon Shooting: Reports Norfolk Man, 39, Dies In Afternoon Shooting: Reports
Norfolk Man, 39, Dies In Afternoon Shooting: Reports A Norfolk man, 39, died after a recent shooting, WAVY.com reported. On September 7, at around 2 p.m., Alexander Hayes was shot in the 8000 block of Diggs Road, the website said. Hayes was taken to a hospital where he later died of his injuries, WAVY.com said. No further information was given about the suspect or the incident. Click here for the full story from WAVY.com.

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Mom Of Sailor Who Recently Attempted Suicide On Death Riddled USS George Washington Speaks Out Mom Of Sailor Who Recently Attempted Suicide On Death Riddled USS George Washington Speaks Out
Mom Of Sailor Who Recently Attempted Suicide On Death Riddled USS George Washington Speaks Out Another sailor on the US Navy ship based in Virginia linked to 10 service member deaths — seven of which were suicides — this year has attempted suicide, according to his mom who is speaking out in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice. The sailor's mom, Amanda, and ER nurse from Kansas, said her son was never one to talk much about his feelings. When he boarded the USS George Washington in December 2021, that trend continued.  So when she learned her son attempted suicide while onboard the ship on Monday, May 9, she wanted to provide a glimpse into what life looks like on …

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by Annie DeVoe & David Cifarelli