• Tech Boom Drives Growth in Virginia Beach; Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting

  • Jan 3 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Tech Boom Drives Growth in Virginia Beach; Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting

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  • Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for January 3, 2025. We're starting off the year with some significant news from our city.

    First off, let's talk about a recent crime incident. Yesterday, a 22-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested and charged in connection to a deadly shooting on Virginia Beach Boulevard. Jeremiah Quinones is accused of shooting and killing 26-year-old Lequan Cherry at a business in the 5400 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard. Thanks to license plate reader technology, police were able to track down Quinones and take him into custody after a brief chase. This is a powerful example of how innovation and dedicated law enforcement can deliver justice swiftly and enhance public safety[1].

    Moving on to our 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 here 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 this growth include Software Development, Cybersecurity, and Data Science. If you're looking to break into the tech field, Virginia Beach is definitely the place to be, with a projected job market growth of 25% by 2031[2].

    In real estate news, while we don't have any major updates today, it's worth noting that the area around Virginia Beach is seeing significant growth in tech opportunities, which could impact property values and development projects in the future.

    From City Hall, the upcoming agenda includes a workshop on January 14, 2025, with briefings on the General Assembly update and an Innovation Park update. These discussions will provide insights into how local policies and projects are shaping our community[3].

    Weather-wise, it's a chilly start to the year, but we're expecting a relatively calm day today. Make sure to check the latest forecasts before heading out.

    In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today, but we're always on the lookout for updates on our local business scene.

    Looking ahead to community events, there are several activities planned for the next few days, though specific details are not available at this time. We recommend checking local event calendars for the latest information.

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

    For a feel-good community story, while we don't have a specific tale to share today, we're always inspired by the resilience and community spirit of Virginia Beach residents.

    Finally, in today's crime report, aside from the recent shooting incident, we don't have any other significant incidents to report from the past 24 hours. However, we urge everyone to remain 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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