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VA Advised to Take Controversial Winter Dredge Crab Season off the Table Until 2026
Earlier this summer, Virginia fishery managers voted to repeal a 16-year ban on winter dredging for blue crabs, opening the door to possibly allow watermen to dredge the Bay bottom, scooping semi-dormant crabs from their winter slumber. But a state advisory committee now recommends Virginia take a step back from that possibility.
Lowest-spending Virginia school districts surpass top spenders in some subjects
(The Center Square) — Recent data on school district spending gathered by the Virginia Public Access Project appear to support the conclusion of a late-February Reason Foundation study assessing the relationship between state K-12 education spending and student outcomes. The foundation concluded that increased spending does not always correlate with higher test scores, and less spending doesn’t always mean poorer outcomes. Some reading, math and science Standards of Learning pass...
Wildcats open 'Lowman' era with win
KING—Coach Trent Lowman notched his first career win at West Stokes on opening night with a 49-0 shutout over rival South Stokes on Friday, Aug. 23. Running back Lindann Fleming debuted with the Wildcats by rushing 151-yards on nine carries with two touchdowns. “It’s good to get the first one,” said Lowman. “I’m very proud of the intensity and passion our guys played with, and our coaches did a great job all week, and especially tonight. We have a lot to clean up and improve...
Duke Energy announces rate increase in September, drop in January
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — Duke Energy customers in North Carolina will see some shifts in their energy bills over the coming months. According to a release from Duke Energy Carolinas, customers will see their rates fall on Jan. 1, 2025, after a temporary increase at the beginning of September. This is part of “an annual […]
Lake Gaston Food Lion Roaring Refresh campaign produces 15 winners
On Aug. 21, Lake Gaston Food Lion customers gathered in front of the store, hoping their raffle ticket would be one of the 15 drawn to win store gift cards. It was a celebration of the Food Lion Roaring Refresh campaign that concluded with a ribbon cutting. Littleton’s Shemicka Faulcon’s ticket was drawn for the top prize, $1,000 in Food Lion gift cards.
Buckingham solar project’s brush burning drifts into school complex
A number of Buckingham County residents called the sheriff’s office on Friday afternoon, after some unexpected smoke drifted into the area. Officials at several schools also raised concerns. At Buckingham Primary and Buckingham Elementary, students were required to stay inside for recess, as the air outside was hazy, with a thick smell of smoke. It turned out […] The post Buckingham solar project’s brush burning drifts into school complex appeared first on Farmville.
Kid’s Book Sparks EXPLOSIVE CAR FIRE in North Carolina: Ignites Under Child’s Car Seat!
CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC – A children’s book left under a child’s car seat sparked a fire in a North Carolina family’s car due to the lithium “button battery” that allows the book to make sounds, according to fire marshals. The George Hildebran Fire and...
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