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Swimming prohibited in prominent part of Virginia Beach Oceanfront due to bacteria

A swimming advisory has been issued for the Oceanfront area in Virginia Beach from 22nd Street to 37th Street after bacteria levels did not meet state water quality standards.

A sign posted by the Virginia Department of Health states that swimming and wading are prohibited near 29th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. (Stacy Parker/The Virginian-Pilot)

Keelin Hogan, a former student of The Hague School, sued the school's ex-headmaster, claiming he sexually harassed her. She later filed an additional complaint against his wife, also a former school official, claiming she knew of his predatory behavior and allowed it to continue.

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The U.S. Navy investigated and found that an estimated 1,250 pounds of trash that washed up on Outer Banks beaches last spring came from one of its ships.

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The donation from Jane Batten is the largest donation in the university's 331-year history.

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Businesses in downtown Norfolk's Selden Market, Town Center of Virginia Beach and the ViBe Creative District are hosting Olympic-themed games and promotions. Smartmouth Brewing is releasing a special beer named Screaming Eagle Pale Ale that features an Olympic-themed label designed by local artist Dwight Easter.

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