As students return to the classroom and families get back to routine, the issue of bullying is once again taking center stage in Virginia.
After the tragic death of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, a local group is hosting a public event to help families better understand the impact of social media and smartphones on young minds.
Emotions ran high Thursday night during an explosive Roanoke County School Board meeting, just weeks after the suicide of a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly bullied.
Summer and Mark Bushman say their daughter, Autumn Bushman, was always bright, bubbly and kind. She loved dance, cheer, and archery. Her favorite color was baby blue, and her smile could light up any room. But they say it was Autumn’s kindness and generosity that stood out the most.
In a recent discussion with a counselor, it was emphasized that bullying doesn’t just impact individual families; it’s a community issue that requires collective action. Experts say much more needs to be done to shut down bullying before it leads to irreversible outcomes.
A Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
A Salem woman who has defended people with special abilities her entire life is continuing her fight through a children’s book inspired by her son’s resilient journey.
One Roanoke man living with autism is hoping to elevate others with autism, one lift at a time through his passion for elevators.
