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Norfolk's Own Kim Bowland Honored with NPS Award for Excellence
Norfolk Public Schools has announced that Kim Bowland, a paraprofessional at Little Panthers Preschool, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for May 2024. This award recognizes her consistent service to the school community, including students and staff.
Former mayor honored with ’T. Carter Williams Trail System’ plaque
Smithfield’s Town Council made good on its March 5 vote to rename the walking trail at Windsor Castle Park in honor of former mayor Carter Williams, presenting Williams on May 7 with a plaque dedicating the new “T. Carter Williams Trail System.” Mayor Steve Bowman had proposed the renaming in February to honor his predecessor, […]
Special education needs rising in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight County Schools’ share of students in special education is on the rise. According to IWCS Special Education Director Patricia Magner, 853, or 15%, of the division’s 5,594 students qualified in 2023 for an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The total reflects a seven-year 22% […]
Explore the Depths of Military Fiction: Meet Tom Clancy's Successors at Nauticus on May 21
Nauticus, a maritime discovery center in Norfolk, VA, will host an EdTalk featuring bestselling authors Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson on May 21st. This event is timed with the release of their new Tom Clancy novel, 'Act of Defiance.' It is free and open to the public from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, but registration is required due to limited seating.
Tax Relief Seminar discusses relief opportunities
Suffolk residents came out to the Treasurer’s Tax Relief Seminar in April to learn about real estate tax relief opportunities. Held at City Hall Chambers on Tuesday, April 23, over 70 attendees stopped by to learn about real estate and property tax relief options for elderly and disabled residents as well as disabled veterans. Suffolk […] The post Tax Relief Seminar discusses relief opportunities appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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