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SCPS Board briefed on staffing, enrollment
The Southampton County School Board held a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 21, and received information on staffing, projected enrollment numbers and more, and the board also hired a Southampton High School principal. STAFFING UPDATE Southampton County Public Schools Human Resources Coordinator Latonia Hutcheson presented the status update on staffing. Capron Elementary School vacancies: Special education […] The post SCPS Board briefed on staffing, enrollment appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Closures, changes announced due to Labor Day
Localities in the area shared announcements about government closures and schedule changes due to the Labor Day holiday which falls on Monday, Sept. 2. “I wanted the public to be reminded that (city offices) will not be open next Monday for Labor Day,” Interim Franklin City Manager Darlene Burcham said during the Franklin City Council’s […] The post Closures, changes announced due to Labor Day appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Will mail slowdown affect your area? Postal Service won’t say; more …
From elsewhere: New tax relief rate in Bedford County reflects return to normal vehicle values. At Hersh Goldberg-Polin's funeral: “May his memory be a revolution.” UVa changes policies in wake of pro-Palestine protest. The post Will mail slowdown affect your area? Postal Service won’t say; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Most Virginia schools would be considered ‘off-track’ or worse by VDOE ‘accountability’ system
Nearly 3 in 4 Virginia schools would be considered "off-track" or in "need of intensive support," according to a new accountability system approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6
Hubs Peanuts, Commune Restaurant and River Road Farm recently announced the second annual Homegrown Harvest Festival set for Oct. 4-6, highlighting the best of Virginia cuisine, music and community. A news release stated that the Homegrown Harvest Festival will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, the T2 Fitness Foundation and The […] The post Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Blacks and Hispanics in North Carolina Earn Lower Wages than Whites
More than 1.5 million workers, or roughly 28% of North Carolina's workforce, earn less than $17 per hour, according to new data from Oxfam. Why it matters: This figure is notably higher than the national average of 23.2%, with Oxfam suggesting that North Carolina’s decision not to raise its minimum wage has contributed to the disparity.
Dense Fog Blankets East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Causing Hazardous Driving Conditions 9/2
Fog Advisory Issued as Visibility Plummets Across Region. [MORRISTOWN] — Issued by the National Weather Service at 12:32 AM EDT on September 2, 2024. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for portions of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as visibility drops to a quarter mile or less in many areas. The advisory, in effect until 9 AM EDT / 8 AM CDT this morning, warns drivers to exercise extreme caution as they navigate through the fog-affected regions.
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