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Isle of Wight now Virginia’s sixth fastest-growing county, Weldon Cooper data shows
Isle of Wight County, for the second consecutive year, remains one of Virginia’s top 10 fastest-growing localities. Population estimates the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center released Jan. 30 for each of the state’s 133 cities and counties list 40,873 people living in Isle of Wight as of mid-2023. The nearly 6% increase from the […] The post Isle of Wight now Virginia’s sixth fastest-growing county, Weldon Cooper data shows appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Mid Atlantic DQ raises $500K+ for CHKD initiative
Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen raised more than $515,000 in 2023 to support the mental health initiative at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. A joint news release from CHKD and Franklin-based Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen LLC noted that the dollar amount represents the largest fundraising year on record for the longtime CHKD benefactor and popular […] The post Mid Atlantic DQ raises $500K+ for CHKD initiative appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Citizen concerns grow about proposed logistics center
A trio of Windsor residents shared concerns with the Windsor Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that have become heightened regarding a proposed development of industrial warehouse buildings on the north side of Windsor Boulevard in between Lovers Lane and Old Mill Road. A PROPOSAL AND A PUBLIC HEARING During a Windsor Planning Commission meeting […] The post Citizen concerns grow about proposed logistics center appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program
Windsor resident Joleen Neighbours, Ph.D., was named Outstanding Administrator of the Year for Virginia Music Education Association For her role as coordinator of fine and performing arts for Suffolk Public Schools, Neighbours was honored at this year’s state conference with the distinction for music and arts education administration. In a news release, VMEA officials said […] The post VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Masonic Purdie Lodge 170 holds coat drive
A two-month collection effort by local Masons reached its culmination recently when Windsor Masonic Purdie Lodge No. 170 delivered more than 100 coats, sweaters, scarfs and gloves to Windsor-based Community Harvest Outreach Inc. A lodge news release noted that CHO Chairperson Laequinla Hunter and Co-Chairperson Ernest Hunter accepted the donations, and Hunter said they would […] The post Masonic Purdie Lodge 170 holds coat drive appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
State reps share views of continued solar bills
Virginia Del. Otto Wachsmann and state Sen. Emily M. Jordan recently shared their opposition to a pair of bills — now continued to 2025 — in the Virginia legislature that propose allowing the state to overrule county-level rejections of new solar projects. House Bill 636 would create an approval process for projects capable of generating […] The post State reps share views of continued solar bills appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Jarratt hired as Virginia Beach deputy city manager
Amanda C. Jarratt, who grew up in Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School, has been hired as a deputy city manager for Virginia Beach, the largest city in the state. For the past five years, she has served as Franklin city manager. A Friday, Feb. 2, news release from the city of Virginia Beach […] The post Jarratt hired as Virginia Beach deputy city manager appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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