By JIM WASHINGTON By Jim Washington The Virginian-Pilot They were swimming with their kids or with friends, on vacation or out for a day at the beach.

By JIM WASHINGTON By Jim Washington The Virginian-Pilot Elizabeth city, N.C. A Coast Guard helicopter rescue crew pulled five people from a damaged sailboat on rough seas Tuesday after an early morning distress call.

By JIM WASHINGTON By Jim Washington The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK A heat wave holding Hampton Roads in its sweaty embrace caused the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory Monday.

By JIM WASHINGTON BY JIM WASHINGTON THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT PORTSMOUTH - Two elementary schools are under construction and set to open next year. The new campuses at Park View and Victory elementary schools will house about 1,240 students.

By JIM WASHINGTON | THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT PORTSMOUTH - Next school year, seniors will get the chance to tackle three new R's - Russian, robots and roadies. Portsmouth officials are putting the final touches on a wide-ranging effort designed to better prepare students for life after high school.