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Virginia Beach Local Pulse: Snowfall, Cybersecurity Boom, and Community Resilience
- 2025/01/12
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for January 12, 2025. We're starting off the day with a look at the weather, which has been quite the topic of conversation over the past couple of days. A light snowfall covered the Hampton Roads area on Saturday, prompting residents to exercise caution while driving. Although the accumulation was sufficient for snowballs, many drivers opted to travel below the speed limit to ensure safety. Emergency crews were prepared for the snowfall, with the Virginia Department of Transportation pre-treating roads on Friday afternoon. Dominion Energy mobilized teams to address potential issues such as downed wires and trees weighed down by snow.
Moving on to the job market, we have some exciting news. The Virginia Beach cybersecurity job market is booming, with a 31.5% growth projected through 2026. Entry-level salaries start at around $78,000, and 68% of local businesses plan to invest in cybersecurity solutions. Major employers like Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin are actively seeking talent, while competitive salaries for senior roles reach up to $185,000.
In real estate news, there haven't been any major developments over the past few days, but we do want to remind our listeners that the Virginia Beach City Council adopted the revised FY 2024-25 Budget and Capital Improvement Program back in May. The approved Operating Budget includes a 2-cent reduction in the real estate tax rate, which will help offset the rising real estate assessments for Virginia Beach property owners.
From City Hall, we have a couple of upcoming events to share with you. The Arts & Humanities Commission Grant Workshop is scheduled for January 14, and the City Council Special Formal Session will also take place on the same day.
In terms of new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report, but we do want to remind our listeners to be cautious on the roads today due to the lingering snow and ice. The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and use caution, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Looking ahead to the next few days, we have a few community events to share with you. The City Council Special Formal Session on January 14 is open to the public, and we encourage our listeners to attend and stay informed about local developments.
In local school news, we don't have any major achievements or sports results to report, but we do want to share a feel-good community story with you. Despite the snowfall, many residents came together to help their neighbors and ensure everyone's safety, which is a great reminder of the strong sense of community we have here in Virginia Beach.
Finally, in today's crime report, we have some news from the past 24 hours. The Virginia State Police reported over 400 incidents, including nearly 100 crashes, due to the snowfall. We urge our listeners to remain cautious and follow all safety precautions when driving.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Moving on to the job market, we have some exciting news. The Virginia Beach cybersecurity job market is booming, with a 31.5% growth projected through 2026. Entry-level salaries start at around $78,000, and 68% of local businesses plan to invest in cybersecurity solutions. Major employers like Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin are actively seeking talent, while competitive salaries for senior roles reach up to $185,000.
In real estate news, there haven't been any major developments over the past few days, but we do want to remind our listeners that the Virginia Beach City Council adopted the revised FY 2024-25 Budget and Capital Improvement Program back in May. The approved Operating Budget includes a 2-cent reduction in the real estate tax rate, which will help offset the rising real estate assessments for Virginia Beach property owners.
From City Hall, we have a couple of upcoming events to share with you. The Arts & Humanities Commission Grant Workshop is scheduled for January 14, and the City Council Special Formal Session will also take place on the same day.
In terms of new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report, but we do want to remind our listeners to be cautious on the roads today due to the lingering snow and ice. The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and use caution, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Looking ahead to the next few days, we have a few community events to share with you. The City Council Special Formal Session on January 14 is open to the public, and we encourage our listeners to attend and stay informed about local developments.
In local school news, we don't have any major achievements or sports results to report, but we do want to share a feel-good community story with you. Despite the snowfall, many residents came together to help their neighbors and ensure everyone's safety, which is a great reminder of the strong sense of community we have here in Virginia Beach.
Finally, in today's crime report, we have some news from the past 24 hours. The Virginia State Police reported over 400 incidents, including nearly 100 crashes, due to the snowfall. We urge our listeners to remain cautious and follow all safety precautions when driving.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.