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Prince William Co. reports rise in students using e-cigarettes, marijuana

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

The number of Prince William County, Virginia, students with a documented behavior violation for use of a prohibited substance more than doubled last year compared to before the pandemic, county officials told the school board this week.In the 2022-23 school year, there were 1,800 students with a prohibited substance violation. In 2018-19, the county reported 864. It didn’t include data from the 2019-20, 2020-21 or 2021-22 school years, because of the reduced number of kids in school due to the pandemic.The number of students documented for using electronic cigarettes increased from 303 in 2018-19 to 639 in 2022-23, according to school board documents. Marijuana possession increased from 101 to 245, respectively, and marijuana use increased from 107 to 189.Several other school systems, including Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, have reported similar trends regarding student substance use, and in some cases opioid overdoses. A rise in opioid overdoses in Arlington ...

Miguel Andujar and Joshua Palacios drive in three runs apiece as Pirates beat Cubs 8-6

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Andújar had thee hits and drove in three runs, Joshua Palacios hit a pinch-hit three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off a late rally by the slumping Chicago Cubs in posting an 8-6 victory on Thursday night.The loss was the 10th in last 13 games for the Cubs, who are now tied with the Miami Marlins for the final National League wild card spot.Pittsburgh’s Johan Oviedo (9-14) threw six scoreless innings, giving up four hits. The right-hander walked five but he escaped trouble on multiple occasions and held the Cubs to 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.Connor Joe and Ji Hwan Bae each added an RBI for the Pirates, whose bullpen surrendered six runs in the last three innings.The Pirates took a 2-0 lead in the third inning when an error by shortstop Dansby Swanson on a potential double play set the stage for Andújar to drive in Joe and Bryan Reynolds with a two-out double into the right-center field gap.Andújar knocked in another run in the fi...

Grainger, Carroll team up to give Georgia State best start ever with 30-17 win over Coastal Carolina

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Darren Grainger threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Georgia Southern defeated Coastal Carolina 30-17 in a Sun Belt Conference opener on Thursday night.Grainger was 15 of 26 for 191 yards and kept the ball 13 times for 47 yards to help the Panthers (4-0) extend their best start in school history. Marcus Carroll carried 29 times for 150 yards and a score.Georgia Southern leads the series 4-3 with the visiting team winning every time and Grainger, a Conway, South Carolina native, has two of the wins.The Panthers were up 27-10 when their punter fumbled a snap and Abraham Temoney scooped up the loose ball and stepped two yards into the end zone to cut the deficit to 10 with seven minutes to play. Following an attempted onside kick, Georgia State chewed up half the remaining time before settling for a field goal.Grayson McCall was 26 of 42 for 295 yards and a touchdown for the Chanticleers (2-2).The Panthers led 17-3 at halftime, thanks to a pair of 75-yard...

Verstappen hopes to end his Formula 1 ‘losing’ streak on a Japan GP track suited to his car

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

After one loss in a row, runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen is confident he can get back to his winning ways at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver saw his record streak of 10 consecutive wins end in Singapore last weekend when he finished fifth. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz won at Marina Bay, knocking Red Bull off the podium for the first time this year.Unlike the street circuit in Singapore, Suzuka is a track far more suited to Verstappen’s car. The Dutchman wrapped up his second consecutive championship in Japan last year.“Singapore is so different to what we will experience here in terms of the way you set up the car, so I’m also not worried that a weekend like that will upset our weekend here,” Verstappen said.Despite his worst result since last November, Verstappen increased his championship lead to 151 points over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who finished eighth in Singapore.With seven races remaining, including three sprints, there are 206 points ...

Castellanos drives in 4 to set single-season career-best of 103 RBIs as Phillies top Mets 5-4

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs to reach a career-best 103 RBIs in a season, and the Philadelphia Phillies maintained their hold on the top NL wild-card spot with a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday night.Alec Bohm also homered and Bryce Harper added a pair of hits for the defending NL champion Phillies, who opened a seven-game homestand with their fifth win in their last seven game. Philadelphia (84-69) is 3 games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.Mark Vientos homered, and Jeff McNeil singled, doubled, tripled and drove in a run for the Mets.Castellanos hit a 92 mph fastball from Jeff Brigham (1-3) 454 feet off the facing of the second deck in left field in the sixth inning to put Philadelphia in front 5-4. Castellanos’ two-run single in the first gave the Phillies a 2-0 lead, and he got another RBI in the third with a sacrifice fly. His previous single-season career best was 101 RBIs in 2017 when he was with Detroit. “It&#...

Juicio por la muerte de Elijah McClain: imágenes editadas de cámara corporal aclararían la detención

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colorado – Los fiscales de Colorado se centraron en las imágenes de las cámaras corporales de la policía, tanto en bruto como mejoradas digitalmente, mientras comenzaban a construir su caso el jueves contra dos agentes acusados de la muerte de Elijah McClain, un joven negro que fue detenido, sujetado por el cuello y sedado con ketamina hace cuatro años.La muerte de McClain, junto con los asesinatos de George Floyd, Breonna Taylor y otros, fue planteada por manifestantes de todo el país como un ejemplo abrasador de fuerza excesiva por parte de la policía contra los negros.Se presentaron cargos contra los agentes en 2021 después de que un informe forense revisado determinara que el potente sedante que le dieron los paramédicos a McClain, de 23 años, jugó un papel clave en su muerte.Los dos agentes procesados, Randy Roedema y Jason Rosenblatt, se declararon no culpables de los cargos de homicidio por negligencia criminal, homicidio y agresión, todos ellos delitos graves...

Officer injured during Denver Nuggets parade making progress

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- For the first time since a tragic accident, a highly decorated Denver Police officer is speaking out publicly.Denver Police Sergeant Justin Dodge was critically hurt downtown during the Denver Nuggets Basketball Victory Parade in June.His injuries forced the partial amputation of his left leg.“I’m doing well, overall,” says the 27-year veteran. “But I would be remiss, if I didn’t say that this has been extremely difficult.” Time is running out to apply for Denver’s housing lottery The 50-year-old, married, father of 3, continues daily rehabilitation.“There’s a long road to get back to what would be considered, like, the ‘new normal.’”Dodge is participating in Sunday's 10th Annual "MC-1 Foundation Honor Run,” which begins at Columbine High School.The mission of MC-1 is to provide financial support to law enforcement and first responders and their families, who are injured, while on-duty. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Dodge pr...

98-year-old CU Buffs fan reflects on historic start to football season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. -- There have been just three games in the Coach Prime era, but it’s already been a wild ride for University of Colorado Boulder fans. That’s especially true for Peggy Coppom.The 98-year-old has had a front row seat to all the excitement as NFL legend Deion Sanders has catapulted a losing team to the talk of the college sports world.“It’s unbelievable to me that all this is happening,” said Coppom.She is among the most well-known ambassadors for the CU Buffs. For decades, Coppom has been attending football games and sporting events from beginning to end, no matter the weather or score. Time is running out to apply for Denver’s housing lottery Her relentless commitment has earned deep admiration from Coach Prime.So much so, he invited Peggy to the field for the spring game in front of a sold-out crowd for the kickoff.“If you want to know the truth, I kept saying, Jesus help me all the way out there because I’ve never kicked a football in my life,” said Coppom.Then af...

New animated series ‘Young Love’ features voices of Issa Rae and Kid Cudi

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

The hit animated short film “Hair Love” is getting a Part Two, this time in a new animated series called “Young Love.”The show features of the voices of stars like Issa Rae and rapper Kid Cudi.Kid Cudi (as Stephen Love, voice): “Hey, guys. My name is Stephen, and I’m a music producer.”Issa Rae (as Angela Young, voice): “And I’m a very talented hair stylist, but most importantly, we’re parents, and we’re a family.” Brooke Monroe Conaway (as Zuri Young Love, voice): “Dad, will you play something already?”From the mind of Oscar-winning short film “Hair Love” creator Matthew A. Cherry is a new animated series, “Young Love.”Issa Rae (as Angela Young, voice): “What is this all about?”Kid Cudi (as Stephen Love, voice): “Modern problems require modern solutions.”Character in “Young Love”: “Why have you got grill marks on the back of your shirt...

Teammates, staff visit Homestead Senior High football player recovering in hospital after devastating game injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:31 GMT

A group of high school students and staff delivered a show of solidarity to a student athlete who is recovering in the hospital and is facing a tough road ahead after he suffered a devastating injury on the field.7News cameras captured a school bus pulling into HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, Thursday afternoon. Inside were around 60 football players and staff from Homestead Senior High School.Their mission: to deliver a large “get well soon” banner, filled with dozens of signatures and well wishes, to Homestead Bronco player Frederick Climpson.“Get well, Fred, and all the signatures from people at the school, from students at the school. Like, it was a very touching moment,” said Curtis Brown, the school’s athletic director.Students went up to visit their friend and teammate.“It was nice to see students gather around and express their sentiments, their well wishes,” said Samuel Louis, the school’s principal. “They even led prayer ...