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IWCS ahead of neighbors in filling teacher vacancies
Isle of Wight County Schools is ahead of its neighbors when it comes to filling teacher vacancies. IWCS typically employs between 700 and 800 faculty and staff members, and enrolls 5,500 students, across its nine schools and central office. It had 128 vacancies as of the summer, falling to just 16 as of Sept. 19, […] The post IWCS ahead of neighbors in filling teacher vacancies appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Suffolk provides Downtown Progress Report
The City of Suffolk recently provided a report to their Downtown revitalization efforts. Held at the Suffolk Center of Cultural Arts on Thursday, Sept. 29, Mayor Michael Duman highlighted achievements the city has seen in their Downtown Master Plan, established in 2018. Various projects were highlighted, including the Elliott Hotel revitalized as a 45 luxury […] The post Suffolk provides Downtown Progress Report appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Hampton U men’s basketball ready to ‘start fresh’ with new coach and just two returners
HAMPTON —The Hampton University men’s basketball team is starting fresh this year. The Pirates faced a mass exodus upon the firing of long-time coach Buck Joyner and the hiring of Ivan Thomas. Of the 15 players that took the court for the Pirates last year, just two are back this year: junior forward Kyrese Mullen and graduate guard Dan Banister. “It’s like a fresh start for me too,” Mullen ...
‘Multicultural Roots of Rock and Rap’ Kicks off Free Matinée Series
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is set to kick off the first of four School Matinées on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. with “Multicultural Roots of Rock and Rap.” In this interactive program, educator and musician Curtis Blues will play musical instruments from around the world, demonstrating how American popular music springs from […] The post ‘Multicultural Roots of Rock and Rap’ Kicks off Free Matinée Series appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Report: Strong economy in Hampton Roads, but region needs affordable housing
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton Roads’ economy is strong and is poised for a fourth-straight year of growth, according to the 25th annual State of the Region report from Old Dominion University’s Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy, which was released Tuesday. On average, the region is growing faster than at any time over […]
Council green lights funding for Pughsville Drainage Improvement Project
Suffolk City Council accepted an ordinance to accept funding for the Pughsville Area Drainage Improvement project during their Wednesday, Oct. 2 council meeting. Council approved an ordinance to appropriate $952,194 in revenue share funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation towards Phase 2 of the Pughsville Area Drainage Improvement project. Due to an estimate change, […] The post Council green lights funding for Pughsville Drainage Improvement Project appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Hurrah Players will open 40th anniversary season with beloved ‘Cinderella’
It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t enjoy a fairy tale — especially one with a charming prince, obnoxious stepsisters, a fairy godmother or two, and a down-on-her-luck heroine. The Hurrah Players opens its 40th anniversary season this weekend with “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” The show runs Friday through Sunday at the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center in Norfolk, and next Saturday, ...
Council to discuss facility use policies
The subject of policies governing the use of the gazebo at Wesley F. Garris Event Park and parts of school property in Windsor will be addressed at the Windsor Town Council’s Tuesday, Oct. 8, meeting. In a memorandum to the Windsor mayor and Town Council found in the Oct. 8 meeting packet, Town Manager William […] The post Council to discuss facility use policies appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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