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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.
‘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 […]
Edwards says efforts to lower tax rate continue
Southampton County recently released a public notice highlighting the real estate tax increase that will be experienced by county residents if the currently proposed 76-cent real property tax rate is adopted. Though the real estate tax rate of 76 cents per $100 of assessed value would represent a 13-cent decrease from the current rate of […] The post Edwards says efforts to lower tax rate continue appeared first on The Tidewater News.
WAY TO GO! — Town of Ivor thanks volunteers in cleanup effort
The Town of Ivor held a town cleanup on Saturday, May 11. The town thanked the many volunteers who came out to help with the cleanup efforts, including the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office. (Send “Way to Go!” photos with a description and names to editor@TheTidewaterNews.com.) The post WAY TO GO! — Town of Ivor thanks volunteers in cleanup effort appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens
The Boykins Town Council is investigating ways to provide tax relief to citizens as it develops the town budget. It is also working to see that drains and ditches in the town, along with a few relevant streets and alleys, receive the maintenance they require. TOWN BUDGET AND TAX RATES Boykins Town Clerk and Treasurer […] The post Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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