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Virginia court recognizes student’s right to sue over school’s transgender policies
A court in Fairfax County, Virginia, has recognized a student’s right to sue her school district over its policy requiring her to use other students’ preferred pronouns and share restrooms with students who claim transgender identity. A judge on Thursday allowed a female Fairfax County Public Schools student, who filed suit anonymously and is represented […]
Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’
After almost 60 years, Red Oak resident Debbie Scruggs Jones met her friend Elizabeth Skilbeck in person this month. The two started writing letters back and forth in 1965, although their method of communication has taken on a more technological bent in recent years. “Back in 1965, the school system had a program where you […] The post Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Lawsuit filed against City of Salem and HopeTree Services regarding rezoning
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Five people who live near the HopeTree Services site in Salem have filed a lawsuit, claiming the development there will affect their everyday lives. Laid out over 20 pages, the lawsuit alleges the project will bring an influx of traffic to the area and increase their home property taxes.
'Collaboration of Love' gears up for annual back-to-school bash in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Churches in Danville are getting together Saturday to give out over 600 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Organizers for this event tell us that they have been working all week to prepare for the big event. The Collaboration of Love is running this annual...
UVA doctor advises seniors to clean out their medicine cabinets
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many of us clean out our closets from time to time, but do you ever clean out your medicine cabinet? Not doing so can cause problems for people, especially senior citizens, who may be on multiple medications. “It’s the same way with medicines. Sometimes we can...
Nonprofit helps with lifesaving gear for working dogs
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a nonprofit organization that works to provide working dogs with lifesaving gear, medical care, and training at no cost to their handlers. And it’s hosting a fundraiser in Roanoke. Here @ Home welcomed Gwen Baskcomb and Nate Winstead, along with their working K9s,...
Charges outlined against councilman accused of election fraud
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Specific charges have been outlined against a Blacksburg Town councilman accused of election fraud. In Montgomery County Circuit Court, the four charges against Liam Watson are as follows:. On or about August 7, 2023 in Montgomery County, Virginia. LIAM JOSEPH WATSON feloniously and willfully made a...
New Dunkin' Donuts in Staunton is having a grand opening celebration Saturday
STAUNTON – The new Dunkin' Donuts opening on Greenville Ave. in Staunton wants you to stop by Saturday morning 9-11 a.m. during its grand opening celebration. The celebration has some nice freebie coupons if you got the mailer, but if you didn't, don't let that stop you from heading over. There will be specials and giveaways along with a ribbon cutting Saturday morning. ...
11-Year-Old Charged in More Than 20 Swatting Calls Against Schools
An 11-year-old kid in Virginia has been charged in Florida with making more than 20 swatting calls in the Sunshine State, predominantly against schools, according to local police. And oddly, it’s still not clear whether the boy has any connections to Florida or why he allegedly chose victims in the state.
Albemarle County issues RFP for work at The Square in Crozet
One of the regular segments in the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter is a look at procurement efforts in Albemarle and Charlottesville. Bids go out when funding is in place for a project. This time around begins with a long-awaited infrastructure project in Crozet. Many years ago, Albemarle County experimented with...
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