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SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts
Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon indicated May 13 that budget cuts the division is facing as a result of a proposed reduction in local funding are getting to the point where they are going to impact the quality of education at SCPS. At the Southampton County School Board’s May 13 meeting, […] The post SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Kitchen advocates for more Ward 1 resources
Franklin Ward 1 Councilman Mark R. Kitchen recently continued his call for Ward 1 to receive treatment equal to the city’s five other wards in terms of resources and amenities. In comments made during the Franklin City Council’s May 13 meeting, Kitchen called for equality in the context of road development and maintenance while also […] The post Kitchen advocates for more Ward 1 resources appeared first on The Tidewater News.
‘Life-changing:’ Drug court graduates grateful for second chance
Eighteen months ago, in 2022, Joshua Coleman of Suffolk stood in an Isle of Wight County courtroom as a defendant facing a choice: spend time in prison for felony possession of controlled substances or go through the Fifth Judicial Circuit’s drug court rehabilitation program. He chose the latter, and on May 17, again found himself […]
Dismal Swamp prescribed burn scheduled for Wednesday
Suffolk Fire and Rescue announced a prescribed burn in the Dismal Swamp in the 3200 block of Desert Road on Wednesday afternoon between 1 and 2 p.m. The post Dismal Swamp prescribed burn scheduled for Wednesday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Nansemond River water quality cause for concern
The quality of the Nansemond River is not scoring well according to the report by the Nansemond River Preservation Alliance. The State of the Nansemond River report classified the river as “impaired” due to condemned shellfish areas, categorized by location with increased bacteria levels causing closure to oyster grounds. Nansemond River Preservation Alliance President and […] The post Nansemond River water quality cause for concern appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Dozens pay respects to fallen troops for Memorial Day at Hampton National Cemetery
HAMPTON, Va. — Dozens of people gathered at the Hampton National Cemetery reflecting on the many service members buried here who defended the country. Malissia Smith with the Travis Manion Foundation remembers her late husband, Petty Officer First Class Scottie Smith, who’s buried at the Horton Jr. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk. He passed away on Aug. 23, 2016, a month before his retirement.
Suffolk to return 71 acres to Nansemond Indian Nation and more Virginia headlines
• “‘How do you get hypothermia in a prison?’ Records show hospitalizations among Virginia inmates.”—Associated Press • “71 acres of land to be returned to Nansemond Indian Nation following Suffolk City Council vote.”—WVEC • “UVa graduates walk out on President Jim Ryan’s opening address.”—Daily Progress • “Officials suspend registrar’s city credit card after $70K in […] The post Suffolk to return 71 acres to Nansemond Indian Nation and more Virginia headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Council amends boundaries of two Cypress Borough voting precincts
Suffolk City Council unanimously approved boundary amendments during their Wednesday, May 15, meeting at City Hall that will increase the number of voters in JFK by shifting them from the White Marsh precinct. Deputy City Manager Kevin Hughes provided an overview of the changes to the precincts prior to the public hearing. There was nothing […] The post Council amends boundaries of two Cypress Borough voting precincts appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Hearing held on proposed $81.74M Franklin budget
The Franklin City Council held a public hearing Monday evening, May 13, in reference to the proposed $81.74 million fiscal year 2024-25 city budget that features no increases to rates for real estate tax, personal property tax or utilities. Interim Franklin City Manager Darlene Burcham said maintaining the current rates and fees has been a […] The post Hearing held on proposed $81.74M Franklin budget appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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