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VDOE releases draft policy guidance on ‘cellphone-free education’
Isle of Wight County’s School Board will likely need to make changes to its cellphone use policy to comply with draft guidelines the Virginia Department of Education released Aug. 15 in response to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order calling for “cellphone-free education” in public schools. Surry County Public Schools’ policies appear to already be closely […]
16 W&M Women’s Gymnasts Honored as WCGA Scholastic All-Americans
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – After posting outstanding efforts both in the gym and in the classroom, 16 William & Mary women's gymnasts were honored as Scholastic All-Americans by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA). The Tribe gymnasts honored include: Michelle Ngo, Sarah Kuper, Anne Marie Kuebler, Brynn Vetrano, Caroline Blatchford,...
Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Brings Cohort Members to Southwest Virginia
As a participant in the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute’s (VRLI) 2024 Cohort, Zachary Whitlow, Community Vitality Program Administrator for the Department of Housing and Community Development, provides an overview of the second VRLI session of the year, which was held in Abingdon, Bristol and Marion on July 17-19, 2024.
Patawomeck tribe’s push for federal recognition challenged and more Virginia headlines
“Patawomeck Indians’ roots under dispute.” — The Free-Lance Star “Stoney: multiple employees in city’s finance department recently fired.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch “Youngkin embraces Trump but still plays coy on some MAGA policies.” — Washington Post “Weeks into the Harris honeymoon, Trump opens 14th Virginia campaign office.” — The Daily Progress “VCU to require anyone covering their […]
Dominion wins second offshore wind lease area with lone bid
Dominion Energy is spending $17.65 million for another piece of the ocean to expand its offshore wind energy. Virginia’s largest utility was the lone bidder for the lease of 176,506 acres about 35 miles off the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management auction Wednesday. The win means Dominion Energy […]
Shenandoah’s BSN Ranks First Among Virginia’s Private Universities
Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is the number one, top Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at a private university in Virginia, according to RNCareers.org and a recent announcement by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, published on the Virginia Chamber website. “We are honored to be recognized...
Virginia Tobacco Commission considering second round of energy grant requests
Virginia’s Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is considering how to spend $12 million for energy projects as part of a legislative mandate to revitalize the economy of two regions no longer reaping the economic benefits of the tobacco industry. At a meeting last week, the commisisons’ Energy Ingenuity Committee discussed applications it has received for two […]
Over $1.8 million awarded for community revitalization in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin’s recent announcement of over $1.8 million in Industrial Revitalization Funds (IRF) marks a significant step towards rejuvenating Rockbridge County and the towns of Pamplin and Tazewell. This funding initiative is set to not only create over 25 new jobs but also attract an additional $2.5 million in private investment, catalyzing economic growth and community revitalization.
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