The General Assembly passes a bill giving parents more say in what their kids learn in school. According to the Virginia Mercury the legislation requires schools to notify parents if students will be assigned sexually explicit material as part of the curriculum. Parents can then review the material and request alternate assignments. The bill doesn’t … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting a study assessing potential road, bicyclist and pedestrian improvements on a portion of Route 17 in Gloucester County.An online survey is available at VAProjectPipeline.org and will be available through Monday, March 14. You’ll also find details on how the DOT will develop potential recommendations to improve safety, operations, … Read more
VCU Health completes its integration of Tappahannock Hospital and its VCU Health System provider practices into the organization’s Epic network. Officials say this is a final step in VCU Health’s acquisition of Tappahannock Hospital and allows for more seamless communication and flow of clinical information throughout the system. New technology and clinical equipment was installed … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles expands access to DMV Customer Service Centers by offering both appointments and walk-ins Monday through Friday. Saturday will remain open for walk-ins at offices with Saturday hours Previously appointments were required on Mondays or Fridays with walk in for service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Officials say this … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock announces that Rebecca Tebbs Nunn. is appointed to an interim seat on the Town Council. She will serve until the winner of a special election which is taking place in November. According to the Rappahannock Record council member Don Lee resigned in January after being accused of slandering and defaming the … Read more
Northumberland County’s planning commission is continuing work in its capital improvement plan The Rappahannock Record reports county planner Stuart McKenzie received capital requests from department heads and a public hearing on the plan needs to take place no later than the commission’s April 21 meeting. For fiscal year 2022-23, the first year the county had … Read more
The Middlesex County School Board’s proposed 2022-2023 budget calls for a nearly $785,000 increase over the current spending plan. According to the Southside Sentinel the $12.3 million plan calls for a 7% pay increase for teachers and staff along with additional funding for health insurance premium increases, maintaining competitive salaries and increasing professional learning/support. The … Read more
The Middlesex County School Board’s proposed 2022-2023 budget calls for a nearly $785,000 increase over the current spending plan. According to the Southside Sentinel the $12.3 million plan calls for a 7% pay increase for teachers and staff along with additional funding for health insurance premium increases, maintaining competitive salaries and increasing professional learning/support. The … Read more
The Virginia General Assembly passes a bill aimed at decreasing hazing events at colleges. The measure is named for VCU student Adam Oakes who died last year of alcohol poisoning following a fraternity party. It requires anti-hazing training for student groups at both public and private colleges and universities plus schools will also be required … Read more
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is now accepting summer internship applications. Officials say college students in their junior or senior years get an opportunity to gain practical experience in wildlife, fisheries, communications, law enforcement, human resources, and administration. A grade point average of 2.8 or higher is required and there are other requirements. The … Read more