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Excellent Educators: Chesapeake
Excellent Educators is a WAVY-TV 10 initiative to celebrate local teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students and communities during the last academic year. These Excellent Educators were nominated by their school divisions. Congratulations to these educators for all of their hard work and accomplishments! CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Throughout the month of May, 10 On Your Side is highlighting teachers in our area for our Excellent Educators series. In Chesapeake, we were introduced to Kaitlyn Gabriel. In 2025, she was named teacher of the year for both Oscar Smith Middle School and for the entire school district. View all of the nominated educators She teaches Civics and Economics to 6th graders at the middle school. Even though she struggled in school herself, she knew she wanted to be a teacher since Kindergarten. During WAVY's visit to Gabriel's classroom, she turned the Civics lesson into a secret agent style investigation. She is known to occasionally dress in costume for lessons, even if it makes driving to work a little embarrassing. Known to many students as Ms. Gabe, she started teaching in 2019, right before the COVID pandemic. 'Never really got a normal year and I think that's kind of a blessing, because it's made me a better teacher,' Gabriel said. 'All of the cool lessons I have come up with and the way that I have evolved as a teacher wouldn't have really happened without those learning gaps. It's forced me to be the best that I can be because it is what they deserve.' Outside the classroom, Gabriel is also a soccer coach. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Afro Union Civil War soldiers honored at March Corprew Memorial Cemetery
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In Chesapeake, the lives and legacies of Afro Union Civil War soldiers were honored Thursday, making sure that those who served our country are not forgotten. More than 200,000 African American soldiers fought for the union in the American Civil War. Just a few days after Memorial Day, new markers with the name, dates of birth and death, rank and company of Afro Union Soldiers were placed at the Sergeant March Corprew Family Memorial Cemetery in Chesapeake. 'These are called memorial markers,' said Dr. E. Curtis Alexander, the great-grandson of Union Sergeant March Corprew 'We have a total of 20. One highlight of this is that it's the only one of its kind in the entirety of the United States.' Alexander spoke to 10 On Your Side about why it's important to remember the brave men who fought for their country, despite the challenges they faced. 'It's just a continuation of what started at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, April 12, 1861, when the war started,' Alexander said. This is about remembering and celebration and showing that there's always something you can do to make a difference.' The markers were donated by the Chesapeake Sheriff's office who emphasized the preservation of local history 'This is a very special place,' Rosado said. 'You can drive by this place every day and kinda not know what's going on. I would ask anyone and everyone that is watching to come here. This place is open for you. This is history, and its history that's alive.' Alexander also encourages everyone to visit the memorial cemetery, to learn the history of the Afro Union Soldiers and see them where they rest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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VB Bay Colony property dispute gets court hearing
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Residents upset about a plot of land on York Lane in the Bay Colony neighborhood in Virginia Beach had their day in court Wednesday, with a judge issuing a temporary restraining order against any tree removal on the property until Aug. 1. Virginia Beach neighbors speak out against building permit 10 On Your Side's Andy Fox first learned about the story as a Bay Colony resident, noticing the protest signs against the purchase of a piece of property at 1212 York Lane, as residents have said they are not happy with a decision by the city to allow a home to be built on what's described as a non-conforming lot. They want someone to be accountable. That's why they were in Virginia Beach Circuit Court Wednesday, upset that trees are being destroyed on the property to make way for a house to be built on a lot they say is too small for one to be built on it. Virginia Beach land dispute on how non-conforming lot handled, stop work order possible on property Judge Kevin Duffan came to the rescue, hearing the case after another court got backed up, and then there was a fire alarm that emptied the courthouse. Duffan was able to hear the case, and ruled in favor of the temporary restraining order against any tree removal. The move was seen as a calming down period to iron out some lingering issues, and Duffan made it clear he thought destroying trees before the issues were worked out was not a prudent course of action. The judge also supported fast-tracking a two-day trial on the issue, with both sides agreeing to a date sometime in July. Dawn Kohan lives in the house next to the property in question. Her attorney, Kevin Martingayle said there were three issues to support the restraining order: A boundary line change on the property Deciding whether this property is a corner lot and could impact setbacks for a new development Adverse possession It came out in court that Kohan has been in her house since February 2022, and two other previous owners took care of the property since 1993 when other property when the actual owners did not. Her attorney Kevin Martingayle told us outside court, 'It's obviously very important,' Martingayle said. 'It's not typical to adversely possess somebody else's property according to the way land records read, but if you occupy it, you maintain it, you improve it, and you do these things continuously over 15 years or more, then you can adversely possess property.' 10 On Your Side also interviewed the current property owner Josh Kinas, who paid $295,000 for the property, and will receive some court established bond benefits to help him during the period of time before the trial takes place sometime in July. 'I'm just going to trust in the process,' Kinas said outside court. 'I think the truth will prevail. You'll hear about it in July.' It also came out in court that Kinas' employer, builder Bishard Homes, would fast track the building of the house to have it complete in about two months' time. 'I feel relieved that we can receive some justice in a couple of months,' Kohan said, 'and I know that my team will work as hard as anyone to make sure that happens.' When asked what she would like to say to Kinas, she said 'I just wish that he had come to the house and talk it over or give a heads up as to what was going on.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Portsmouth Memorial Day parade fills High Street
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Since 1884, High Street has been filled with people for the yearly Memorial Day parade. People line up to see some of their favorites. 'I like the bubble man that just came by, and I liked the fire truck,' said Adeline Suvlett, parade attendee. Adlinea and others gathered with lawn chairs and flags to see one of the oldest parades in the nation. Whether it was your first or your 40th, all generations came to dance, smile, and wave. 'This is her first one, and we gotta get her used to what's going to happen next year.' We want her to remember this for the rest of her life,' said Michael Stith, parade attendee. Bobbie Sarver told 10 On Your Side she has made the parade a tradition for more than 60 years, back when her grandparents brought her to the parade. 'My father was in the military. And Portsmouth is an old city, and I've lived here all my life,' said Bobbie Sarver, parade attendee. Active duty servicemen and women and veterans, the parade honors what Memorial Day is all about. 'Show our appreciation for them and for the sacrifices that they made, you know, for us, for the freedoms that we have. You know, freedom is not free. So they paid the cost for us to, you know, be here. So we want to thank them for that,' said Stith. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Excellent Educators: Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Throughout the month of May, WAVY 10 is highlighting some of the excellent educators throughout our region. Norfolk Public Schools nominated three teachers this year, including Catherine Flanigan, Lauren Grant and Ebonie Campbell. 10 On Your Side's Deja Parker met up with Grant, an 8th grade English at Norview Middle School, who preaches the importance of forgiveness while working as a teacher. Norfolk Excellent Educator preaches importance of forgiveness More information on the other nominated educators can be found below: Catherine Flanigan is a 3rd grade teacher at Camp Allen Elementary School. Norfolk Public Schools said Ms. Flanigan was recently honored as the NPS Top Elementary School Teacher of the Year and the 2026 All-City Teacher of the Year. With over 23 years of teaching experience, Flanigan is said to create an inclusive and dynamic classroom for her students. 'Her classroom is a vibrant space where hands-on learning thrives, as seen in her memorable decomposer unit, where students care for live worms to learn about ecosystems,' NPS said. 'Through her teaching, students not only gain knowledge but also develop empathy and a deep respect for all living things.' Outside of teaching, Flanigan has participated in a wide range of activities to further the lives of students and fellow educators, including serving on state curriculum review committees, mentoring new educators through partnerships at ODU and serving on the Warrior Classic Band Competition and Music by the Bay. Ebonie Campbell is a technology teacher at Maury High School. NPS said Campbell was recently honored as the NPS Top High School Teacher of the Year. With 11 years of experience in education, Campbell is said to inspire her students to see the different career opportunities through technology while fostering an inclusive and collaborative classroom environment. 'She empowers students to see technology as an accessible and exciting career path, particularly encouraging young women and underrepresented groups to excel in STEM fields,' NPS said. 'Her innovative approach to teaching includes hands-on projects like video game creation, which allows students to combine programming skills with creativity and critical thinking.' Outside of the classroom, for three years in a row, Campbell has been recognized with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, and has also mentored new educators through CodeVA's Computer Science for Career and Technical Education and Scaling Mentors in Computer Science. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
