SAT score controversy in Richmond schools

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, 4:25pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - There's an SAT controversy in Richmond. A local delegate is accusing the City school system of manipulating the numbers by using test scores from a school that's not actually in its district.

A spokesperson for the school system says it has nothing to hide and has done nothing wrong. but Delegate Joe Morrissey held a press conference this morning, he says to point out to parents that Richmond SAT scores are not as high as they look.

It's all in the numbers when it comes to SATs. Students have to take the test to get into college and school systems use it as a benchmark.

On the Richmond Public Schools website there's a list of its students average SAT scores.

"They've use a total score of 954. that's not accurate, it's not true, it's misleading. it's disingenuous," said Delegate Joe Morrissey.

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Inmate found unresponsive in cell

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, 7:46am

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - An inmate was found dead at the Richmond City Jail Sunday night.

A deputy found 54 year old Caris Whitehurst unresponsive in his cell.

An autopsy revealed he died of natural causes, and there are no signs of foul play.

The Sheriff's Office and Richmond P-D are still conducting a joint investigation.

Whitehurst was being held on three counts of failing to register as a sex offender in the late 90's.

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Hospitals treat dozens of injured bus passengers

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 6:16pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Richmond area hospitals sprung into mass casualty mode early this morning, as dozens of passengers needed emergency care following the bus crash in Caroline County near Doswell.

On one hand, about half of the 54 injured people have already been released from a variety of Richmond area hospitals. But there are others who remain in critical condition.

Downtown, at the area's only level one trauma center, the ambulance teams arrived so frequently. It was fair to ask if there would be enough space? But that question was already answered.

From the accident, 54 people were hurt, and they were scattered across 10 hospitals, from Fredericksburg, to Richmond, and the Tri-Cities.

Some were listed in critical condition with head and spine injuries. Others had just minor bumps and bruises.

At VCU Medical Center, doctors treated 12 passengers, ranging in age from 77, to the very young.

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Male City Jail inmate dies Sunday

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 5:17pm

Press release from Richmond City Sheriff's Office

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Sheriff C.T. Woody, Jr. reported the death of Caris Whitehurst, 54, an inmate at the Richmond City Jail.

Whitehurst was being held in Richmond on three counts of failing to register as a sex offender in Virginia for charges which occurred in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s.

On Sunday at 9:35 p.m., during a routine security check, a sheriff's deputy found Whitehurst unresponsive in his cell. Additional jail and nursing staff responded, and EMS was called. Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) arrived on the scene at 9:41 p.m., but found no signs of life, and contacted the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Cooling shelters open until 5pm

Submitted by Iva Petrosino, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 12:38pm

The city has opened three cooling shelters to assist residents with today’s high temperatures. City cooling shelters are opened when the temperature and/or heat index reaches or exceeds the 95 degree mark. City cooling shelters will open from noon to 5 p.m. today and are located at:

? Southside Community Center, 4100 Hull Street Road

? Department of Social Services, 900 East Marshall Street

? East District Center, 701 North 25th Street

Bottled water will be available, but food will not be provided.

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25th Anniversity Wind Ensemble at VCU

Submitted by Willie Redd, Photojournalist

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 10:44am

On the occasion of Dr. Terry Austin's 25th year at Virginia Commonwealth University, the VCU Music Alumni host a celebration in honor of his hard work, his dedication to his students, and his passion for music and teaching. Dr. Austin will conduct the concert featuring alumni of his past bands.

Saturday June 11th from 7p.m. to 8p.m.

Location: 922 Park Ave. Richmond, VA

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