Virginia Student Test Scores Show Slight Gains
Virginia students in third through eighth grades made modest gains on Standards of Learning exams this year. Statewide pass rates for both math and reading increased four-tenths of a percentage point from last year but remain below pre-pandemic levels. State education officials credit tutoring, updated instructional materials and additional support for teachers with helping improve […]
Read MoreVDOT Seeks to Transfer Four Public Wharves
The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to give up ownership and maintenance of four Middle Peninsula wharves, including Jackson Creek State Dock in Deltaville. The others are Timberneck, Guinea Landing and Perrin wharves in Gloucester County. A regional public access authority is considering the request, but officials say Middlesex and Gloucester county supervisors must first […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Considers Zoning Changes
The Northumberland Planning Commission is recommending zoning changes that would allow retail sales at bulk oil and propane storage facilities. Supervisors will hold a public hearing September 10. The commission is also considering tighter rules for home businesses that create clutter or complaints and changes encouraging telecommunications companies to share cell towers. Discussions will continue […]
Read MoreFederal Funding Sought for Urbanna Marina Bridge
A $4.4 million federal funding request could help replace the closed Urbanna Town Marina bridge. The proposal has cleared a House committee but still needs congressional approval. The bridge has been closed to vehicles since December after structural problems were discovered. Urbanna previously received a separate $450,000 grant, and the Town Council is considering a […]
Read MoreNorthumberland County Approves $5 Million Loan
Northumberland County supervisors have unanimously approved borrowing $5 million to cover expenses until property tax revenue begins arriving this fall. The county had $3.8 million available, but faced $1.5 million in payroll costs. Blue Ridge Bank offered the loan at 6.23 percent interest. County officials say collecting taxes twice a year could prevent similar borrowing […]
Read MoreMathews County Flock Camera Question-and-Answer This Evening
The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public question-and-answer session this evening about its Flock license plate reader cameras. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the county courthouse on Buckley Hall Road. Officials will explain how the cameras are used, what information they collect and how long data is kept. The department will […]
Read MoreDave Marchant Memorial Golf Tournament Friday
The Dave Marchant Memorial Virginia Veterans Golf Tournament will be held Friday at Piankatank River Golf Course in Hartfield. The four-player captain’s choice event will raise money to support Virginia veterans and their families, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a noon shotgun start.
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