• Virginia Beach Tech Boom, Accountability in Law Enforcement

  • Jan 5 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Virginia Beach Tech Boom, Accountability in Law Enforcement

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  • Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, January 5, 2025.

    We're starting with some significant news from the past few days. Three former Virginia Beach deputies have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Rolin Hill. The charges come after a special grand jury heard evidence regarding Mr. Hill's arrest and booking into the Virginia Beach Correctional Center. The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reported that Hill's death was caused by positional and mechanical asphyxia due to restraint with neck and torso compression. The Virginia Beach NAACP has expressed concerns about accountability and transparency within law enforcement agencies and is keeping in contact with Hill's family[1].

    Moving on to today's job market snapshot, Virginia Beach is emerging as a thriving tech hub in 2025. Companies like Doma Technologies are investing heavily in the area, creating over 300 new tech jobs. The tech scene is growing fast, with salaries for roles like Software Engineers reaching up to $198,000 and Data Engineers pulling in close to $191,000. Key sectors driving tech job growth include Software Development, Cybersecurity, and Data Science. The area is also seeing a 20% boost in tech internships compared to last year, with over 160 internship positions available[2].

    In real estate news, while we don't have specific updates on notable property sales or new development projects today, it's worth noting that the city's tech boom is likely to impact the local real estate market positively.

    From city hall, the City Council has a busy schedule ahead, with several meetings and briefings planned for the next few weeks. On January 14, 2025, there will be a workshop with briefings on the General Assembly update and an Innovation Park update[3].

    Weather-wise, we're expecting a relatively calm day today, but it's always a good idea to check the latest forecast before heading out.

    In new business activity, while we don't have specific openings or closings to report today, the tech sector's growth is certainly a positive sign for the local economy.

    Looking ahead to community events, a vigil was held for Rolin Hill at Mt. Trashmore, and we encourage everyone to stay informed about local happenings.

    In local school achievements, we don't have specific updates today, but we're always proud to highlight the accomplishments of our local students and athletes.

    For a feel-good community story, we'd like to mention the 'Christmas Angel' who helped a Virginia Beach Navy family buy shoes, a heartwarming reminder of the kindness in our community.

    In today's crime report, aside from the significant development in the Rolin Hill case, we don't have other major incidents to report from the past 24 hours. However, we urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

    This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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