Essex School Division Reports $1.4 Million Budget Deficit
Essex County schools are facing a $1.4 million deficit. The shortfall affects fiscal year 2025 and may extend into the current year, raising concerns about funding for programs and operations. Officials are reviewing budget adjustments and potential measures to address the gap while maintaining services for students.
Read MoreChesapeake Bay Program Rewards Farmers for Nutrient Management
A new program is rewarding farmers who show proficiency in managing nutrients on their fields, aiming to reduce nitrogen and other runoff into the Chesapeake Bay. For decades, efforts to clean the bay have encouraged farmers to limit nutrient use, but balancing crop productivity with environmental goals has been a challenge. The program offers incentives […]
Read MoreAngel Skelton Jett Announces Candidacy for Essex School Board
Angel Skelton Jett is running for the Central District seat on the Essex County School Board in the November 4 election. A lifelong Essex resident and 1991 graduate of Essex High School, Jett has strong local ties, including her oldest daughter, who graduated from Essex High in 2022 while earning an associate degree from Rappahannock […]
Read MoreSome Virginia Schools Roll Out AI Bus Cameras to Catch Stop Violations
Here in Virginia, efforts are being stepped up to catch drivers who fail to stop for school buses with flashing lights and extended ares. Chesterfield County is installing AI-powered cameras on every school bus starting this week. After a 30-day grace period, violators could face $250 fines. The system records potential offenders and sends data […]
Read MoreCoastal Flood Warning Issued for Portions of Virginia
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and parts of Essex counties. It remained in effect until 2am today. Low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways in many areas were expected to see up to one foot of water, with some spots rising one to two feet. […]
Read MoreVirginia Sees Heavy Rains & Flooding
Some East Coast states, including Virginia, are seeing heavy storms and rising flood risks. We turn now to this report, courtesy of Fox Weather’s Katie Byrne, reporting from Virginia Beach…
Read MoreDeadly ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Now Found In 32 States
Health officials say the so-called “kissing bug” has now been confirmed in 32 states, including here in Virginia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the insect spreads Chagas disease, a parasitic infection that can cause fever, fatigue, body aches, and in severe cases, heart failure or cardiac arrest. California has reported the highest […]
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