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Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
Clarke County government offices change hours
The new hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. These offices can be found on the ground floor of the Berryville-Clarke County Government Center. For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here.
Clarke County Historical Association Secures Grant
The Clarke County Historical Association has been awarded a $850,000 grant to fund. repairs to the dam upstream of the Burwell-Morgan Mill and the mill’s historic water wheel. The grant will be distributed through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. To facilitate this process, the Clarke County Board of...
Shop Locally at Middleburg’s Sidewalk Sale Next Weekend
Get your walking shoes on and plan for a day of bargain-hunting in downtown Middleburg. Your chance to snag a deal is coming up in Middleburg. The 18th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale starts Friday, August 2, and runs through Sunday, August 4. Stores on Washington, Madison, and Federal streets plan...
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
Collision Involving Pedestrian Shuts Down Portion of 355
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has issued a traffic advisory on Saturday afternoon. “A collision involving a pedestrian has 355 North shut down at Professional Dr. Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route.”. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer has stated...
Maryland state delegates host African Diaspora town hall in Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, Md. — While many enjoyed a sunny stroll around downtown Silver Spring, Metassebia Kefelegn headed straight to the Civics Building to learn more about her representatives. Kefelegn, originally from Ethiopia, moved to Montgomery County in 2002. As a member of the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America...
Police search for missing 6-year-old boy in Gaithersburg
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 6-year-old boy. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, Fawzan Hassan was last seen at Bohrer Park on Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg around 3 p.m. Fawzan is described as a 6-year-old boy with black hair...
WATCH: Montgomery County house fire causes around $30K in damage
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Officials said that a house fire in Montgomery County on Saturday caused around $30,000 in damage. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said in a post just before 9 a.m. that units were dispatched to a fire in the 2900 block of Beaverwood Lane near Bel Pre Road. […]
A wealth of experience plus some Euro flare: what Emily Fox brings to the USWNT in Paris
ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — National pride is not a landlocked emotion. You don't have to be physically at home to feel gratification in representing your country. So even though Emily Fox took her talents overseas this past season, she is more than happy to be playing for the United States.
Rookie Mike Sainristil has maturity and quickness to make a difference for the Commanders
ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — 2024 has been the Year of Mike Sainristil. The rookie defensive back finished his college football career as a national champion with the Michigan Wolverines before being drafted in the second round by the Commanders in April. He also became a Girl Dad in June.
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