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Doris O’Donnell Jellig

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June 23, 2024

Doris O’Donnell Jellig of Virginia Beach passed away on June 21, 2024 with gratitude to her Lord and family for over 81 years of love and grace spent doing exactly what she intended to do with her time on Earth. Doris was born in Brooklyn on November 12, 1942 to Charles O’Donnell and Doris Egan, raised on Long Island, and it was there at St. Thomas the Apostle School in 7th grade where she met twelve-year-old Donald Vincent Jellig, who courted her under the watchful eyes of the nun-led faculty. Doris graduated Cabrini College and St. John’s University, with a marriage to Don in between- wherein she proposed to him via Western Union telegram on February 29, 1964 – and their 58-year marriage led them around the country but never apart.

Eldest child Janice (Lear) was born in Rockville Centre, NY, and it was shortly thereafter when their first move to Hampton Roads began and Jerry Jellig was born at the Langley A.F.B. Hospital, where Lieutenant Don Jellig was a hospital administrator. Jeanne (Alhusen), Joyce (Bednarek), and Jennifer (Freeman) soon followed, and their eventual family of 7 traversed the country following Don’s information technology career: Newport News, Harrisburg PA, with a short stop in Dallas (but long enough to form a lifelong bond with the Cowboys), Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, long stay in Schenectady, NY, and back to Virginia Beach for good in 1986, teaching high school and college English at nearly every stop. In 1986 Sentara brought husband Don to Virginia Beach, and Doris returned to Tidewater Community College as an English professor, and two years later was appointed full time faculty. She taught another 27 years at TCC, building relationships with thousands of students, serving as assistant Division Chair, and leading one of the very first study abroad courses, returning to Ireland over a dozen times with students (and Don). Upon retirement, Doris was honored as a Professor Emeritus and was intensely proud of what Tidewater Community College has become for her community.

She was extremely grateful for her over four decades of teaching, but her favorite students were her 5 children, whom she marinated in a culture of love, Ireland and the Irish, Catholic service and decency, Happy Hours, travel, great books, and an unflinching devotion to family and country. When it appeared she couldn’t be any happier or more grateful, the first of her 20 grandchildren arrived, and things really got going! Doris and Don were undefeated- every Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, high school and college graduations were gleefully attended and commemorated, and surely toasted at a Jellig Happy Hour. Those 20 humans, from a 3rd year law school student to a kindergartener, love their Granny and believe her to be the greatest, and for us, she was simply that. A great and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, active in and supportive of multiple church parishes; in particular, Ascension, where lasting friendships were made, the community of St. Luke’s, both in Virginia Beach and St. Agnes in Lake Placid, NY.

Doris is predeceased by brother James O’Donnell, survived by her husband and “Prince” Don, sisters and dearest friends Marilyn Faherty (Fred), of Acton, MA and Joyce Bussewitz (Roy), of Wilmington, NC, Russ Jellig of Vista, CA, nieces and nephews and her so named “Fab 5” – children Janice Lear, Jerry (Julie), Jeanne (Philipp) Alhusen, Joyce (Robert) Bednarek, and Jennifer (James) Freeman. She is not so much survived, as she is manifested- mind, body, heart and soul- in grandchildren Holly, Maggie, Jack, Bridget, Lindsay, Conor, Maria, Charlie, Shane, Casey, Donnie, Katie, Patrick, Archie, Annie, Nellie, Max, Bella, Teddy, and Henry.

The visitation is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, from 5-7 PM at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 11 AM, at the Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach, followed by a reception for all in the Ascension Community Center. Burial is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Ascension Social Ministry Program, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or a charity of your choice. You may offer condolences at smithandwilliamskempsville.com

Cheers to a wonderful educator, community member, and friend to all. We miss you terribly.

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Virginia Tech HC James Franklin Gives High Praise For Clemson’s Dabo Swinney

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July 16, 2026

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Virginia Tech HC James Franklin Gives High Praise For Clemson’s Dabo Swinney

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In this world of college football, with the transfer portal and recruiting battles, bad blood is present more than ever before between head coaches.

That’s not the case between the Virginia Tech head coach and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, however. In fact, Franklin revealed at ACC Kickoff on Thursday that the two are actually close friends, dating back to their time at the Nike trip that various coaches take over the summer.

“Dabo’s my guy,” Franklin said on Thursday. “We go way back. We’ve been on the Nike trip for a long time. His wife and my wife are friends.”

The long-time Penn State head coach is making the move to the ACC after being fired from the Nittany Lions in October. 12 seasons of being with the program had Franklin hold a 44-21 record against top 10 opponents, an impressive record for a new conference foe of Swinney’s.

But when that trip comes around, there’s a camaraderie between Swinney and Franklin and both of their wives. In fact, the two hang out with each other instead of the other coaches at times. It simply comes to an “edgy” time in college athletics that raises tempers.

“I’m going to be honest, I wouldn’t say we’re necessarily like the type of people that love a lot of other coaches and a lot of other programs,” Franklin said. “It’s hard when you just compete year-round.”

On Swinney’s end, there are a few who could immediately come to mind among Clemson fans. Perhaps the most recent would be Ole Miss coach Pete Golding, who played the most significant role in the tampering of former linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

It’s a select list of coaches who make the good side of the Tigers’ head coach, and Franklin is certainly on that list. On the other hand, Hokies’ head coach has Swinney on his own shortlist.

“Obviously, tremendous respect for what he has built at Clemson and what he’s done at Clemson, and what he’s done for the ACC,” he said.

The two will see that close relationship face off at Memorial Stadium this upcoming season. Clemson will host the Hokies on Oct. 24 in what could be a potential title-eliminator for the ACC Championship.

Of course, the last game that we’ve seen the Tigers play in was against Franklin’s former team in Penn State at the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. That game ended in a 22-10 contest that saw a foundation of Franklin players end Clemson’s season in disappointment.

Swinney will see many of those players once again in October, including starting quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, in that contest. The anticipated Hokie starter recorded 260 yards and two passing touchdowns on the Tigers in the Bronx that day.

Although friends become foes, another ACC coach has given Swinney his flowers for what he’s been able to do for the conference. In the upcoming moments, Franklin will look to prepare his team to prove itself on one of the biggest stages in the ACC, while Swinney looks to put his team back at the top of a conference he’s dominated for over 15 years.

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Drought emergency declared for parts of Virginia; governor warns of water restrictions

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July 16, 2026

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Drought emergency declared for parts of Virginia; governor warns of water restrictions

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Extreme drought conditions in parts of Virginia have prompted an emergency drought warning for a wide swath of the region, including Bedford, Campbell, Charlotte, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Patrick, Pittsylvania and Roanoke counties, along with the cities of Danville, Roanoke, Salem and Martinsville.

The governor has warned that if conditions worsen, she will activate mandatory nonessential water-use restrictions.

In Martinsville, city leaders have issued a voluntary water conservation notice and are urging residents and businesses to cut back where they can. The request comes as local businesses that rely heavily on water say the drought is already affecting day-to-day operations.

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John Hughes, owner of John’s Car Wash, said the dry conditions have hit his business hard in recent weeks. “For the last 3 weeks, it’s been hitting pretty hard. We done three yesterday and haven’t done anything today with the drought and hot weather. Yeah, I’m really concerned about it,” Hughes said.

Restaurants are also feeling the strain. David Kitzmiller, an owner of Be Wiched, said water is essential for routine tasks such as washing dishes and preparing some menu items.

“We use a lot of water for washing dishes and some of our recipes if they limit us in anyway defiently can’t produce and its a scary aspect,” Kitzmiller said.

Kitzmiller added that cutting back is not always realistic for businesses that must meet sanitation needs. “Not really feasible for a business that depends solely relies on water to wash their dishes, so that can’t definitely be an impact there,” he said.

City leaders emphasized that the conservation request is voluntary for now, but they are encouraging everyone to do their part by taking shorter showers, turning off the faucet when it is not in use, washing only full loads of laundry, and limiting outdoor watering whenever possible.

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Five charged after Virginia Beach Police conduct human trafficking operation

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July 15, 2026

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Five charged after Virginia Beach Police conduct human trafficking operation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Five people were charged after Virginia Beach Police conducted a two-day human trafficking and vice operation on July 3, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.

The department’s Special Investigations Bureau conducted the operation, which was aimed at identifiying human trafficking victims, reducing the demand for commercial sex and targeting individuals seeking to exploit or recruit children for prostitution.

Detectives used many investigative techniques to proactively identify individuals involved in criminal activity related to prostitution, human trafficking and offenses against children. The operation was conducted in Virginia Beach, involving personnel from all of the bureau’s squads.

As a result of the operation, five people were identified and charged with offenses ranging from solicitation of prostitution to sex trafficking and crimes involving minors. Two vehicles and U.S. currency were seized during the operation. Other people were connected to victim services through Samaritan House.

*Larry Pittman. Courtesy: the Virginia Beach Police Department.*

The operation led to the following people being charged:

Shane Carter, 28, of Norfolk, was charged with solicitation of prostitution.
Robert Harris, 64, of Virginia Beach, was charged with solicitation of prostitution and assault and battery.
Larry Pittman, 53, of Portsmouth, was charged with sex trafficking and use of electronic devices to facilitaate certain offenses involving minors.
Kenric Frazier, 46, of Portsmouth, was charged with sex trafficking, use of electronic devices to facilitate certain offenses involving minors and solicitation of child pornography.
Cameron Lewis, 24, of Norfolk, was charged with solicitation of prostitution.

Investigators also developed leads about people who are suspected of trafficking and exploiting others for commercial sex. Those are now active and ongoing investigations. There may be more charges and arrests pending further investigation and consultation with the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

If you’re a human trafficking victim or know someone who is, you can report it to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.

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