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Maddy Coombs

Maddy Coombs

CNA #3

3 min readSep 17, 2026

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Story #1: Norfolk schools wants to retain teachers, other staff affected by school closures

By: The Daily Press

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Who: Norfolk schools and their staff

What: 4 elementary schools closing

When: Next June, published 9/16/2026

Where: Norfolk

Why: School buildings are not needed

This is news becuase it effects many employed school teachers, leaving them to look for another job. This also effects the elementarty school kids becuase they will need to restart at anither school.

This source is trustwothy becuase they post a lot of news and each writer is professinal and credible.

Public schools in Norfolk are planning to close 4 elementary schools after this school year because of the declining enrollment. The school board says they are not planning on reducing their staff, and will continue to move the employees to other local schools. Even though the school board is saying they will keep the teachers and move students to other schools properly, this is still leaving the teachers and parents concerned that they might either be let go or that students will have to change schools and adapt to these new changes.

Story #2: ‘Out of control’ killings in Spanberger’s Virginia reach ‘insane’ point as migrant charged in stabbing spree

By: Fox News

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Who: Abigail Spanberger

What: ICE does not want Virginia to release Mil from custody while he is facing murder charges.

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When: September 16, 2026

Where: Staunton, Virginia

Why: ICE is pressuring Virginia officials because of immigration enforcement and many people being accused of committing serious crimes.

This is news because it is very relevant to what is going on in America today.

This is a trustworthy source because it is Fox News, is very professional, and is a news network used across America.

This article says that ICE asked the state of Virginia to not release Freddi Chicago Mil, who is being charged for a stabbing in Staunton. Gov. Abigail Spanberger is being criticized because of her approach to the committed crime. Spanberger’s office says illegal immigrants who committed these violent crimes should be deported and prosecuted.

The article reports that ICE asked Virginia officials not to release Freddi Chigo Mil, who is charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in Staunton. Fox News DHS officials criticized Gov. Abigail Spanberger over Virginia’s approach to cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Spanberger’s office said violent criminals who are in the U.S. illegally should be prosecuted and deported, and that Virginia continues to cooperate with federal agencies in certain ways.

Story #3: 33-year-old woman killed, girl hurt in single-vehicle crash in Goochland

By: ABC 8 News

Thursday, Sept. 17

Who: Ashley Martin

What: Severe car crash

When: September 16

Where: Goochland County

Why: Severe car crash; woman dies and leaves girl with injuries

This is news because it has an effect on many people who know the people involved in the accident.

This is a reputable source because it is used for Virginia and is a professional news network.

Ashley Martin, a 33-year-old woman, died in a car crash in Goochland County Wednesday morning. The 11-year-old girl who was also in the car was taken to the hospital and had minor injuries. VAPD said Ashley Martin was not wearing a seatbelt, and that the case is under investigation.

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