Northern Neck Bike Club Plans River Ride
The Northern Neck Bike Club’s River Ride returns Saturday, October 10, with routes ranging from 10 to 63 miles. Matt Cunningham says the scenic ride supports the club’s mission. Riders have five routes to choose from. Registration details are on the club’s Facebook page.
Read MoreKing and Queen County Names Emergency Services Coordinator
King and Queen County has named veteran firefighter Brad Burgess its new emergency services coordinator. Burgess began his career in the Air Force and most recently served as Virginia’s deputy state fire marshal. He also spent 37 years volunteering with Abingdon Fire and Rescue in Gloucester County, including nine years as chief. County officials say […]
Read MoreFCC Pauses Verizon Plan to End Copper Landline Service
The Federal Communications Commission has put Verizon’s initial request to end copper-based landline service across much of Virginia on hold, according to Congressman Ben Cline’s office. Cline had urged the agency to review the plan, citing concerns about rural communities with limited cellphone coverage. He says ending landline service before reliable alternatives are available could […]
Read MoreVirginia Approves New Student Assessment Rules
Virginia’s Board of Education has approved new rules for local student assessments, including those used in subjects without statewide Standards of Learning tests. The guidelines require additional public reporting and a second review of at least 15 percent of student responses. Some school leaders raised concerns about costs and introducing requirements after classes began. State […]
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