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Drought warning advisory expands to 60 counties, cities in Virginia
The drought warning advisory in Virginia has been expanded to include 60 counties and cities, with 15 counties and cities no longer under a drought watch advisory, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
NC state senate candidate hosting meet and greet in Norlina
NORLINA, NC — Members of the public are invited to a Meet and Greet for state Senate candidate Tare “T” Davis (D-Warren) on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. The event is being held at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard, 332 Axtell Ridgeway Road, Norlina. Light refreshments will be served.
GCPS teacher raises pending, city questions budget transparency
Greensville County public schools and the City of Emporia are once again going head-to-head over the budget for fiscal year 2025. The two-year state budget signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin in May included a 3% raise for all teachers across the commonwealth. However, localities are required to provide a local match in order to receive state funding for the raises, which only apply to Standards of Quality positions — teachers, principals and assistant principals.
RRPD roundup: Stolen vehicles; vandalism
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant:. Two Florida residents were charged with possession of a vehicle stolen from Virginia after the department received a Flock alert around 10 a.m. Thursday. Lieutenant D.A. Newsome located the vehicle at a business near Julian R. Allsbrook...
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