Franco Abud, bound for Cornell next year, is the state vice president for the Virginia FFA.
COLUMN: Courtland grad is among new crop of agricultural advocates
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A seed planted: Cole’s rise to state delegate rooted in advocacy
Del.-Elect Nicole Cole (D-Spotsylvania) took a grassroots approach to defeating longtime incumbent Republican Bobby Orrock.
‘Caroline Reads’ initiative aims to build up community one book at a time
Assistant Superintendent Michael Mudd also announced a $218,000 literacy grant to assist in efforts at Bowling Green Elementary School and Caroline Middle School.
LISTEN: Five years for Idea Space
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Idea Space on Princess Anne Street celebrates an anniversary.
How Fredericksburg-area school divisions fared under the VDOE’s new framework
For the first time, accountability and student performance are determined separately.
On the Agenda, Dec. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
City schools name Brendon Albon as new chief academic officer
Veteran educator most recently served as assistant superintendent for the Virginia Department of Education.
Spotsylvania adding weapons detection systems to all seven middle schools
During Monday meeting, the Spotsylvania NAACP presented an award to Superintendent Clint Mitchell commending him for the way he handled an inquiry about his immigration status, credentials.
On the Agenda, Dec. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
UMW to add Master of Science in Nursing degree next year
New graduate program will prepare nurses for leadership roles in clinical practice, education and healthcare systems.
Turf war: King George supervisors vote to fully fund artificial field after heated discussion
Supervisor T.C. Collins insisted the school division pay nearly half the cost for the project via the high school’s activity fund.
On the Agenda, Dec. 1-5
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
To connect with Afghan students and families, FCPS chose ‘people over programs’
The school division hired three family connections liaisons through a grant from the Office of New Americans.
On time and within budget: Hartwood High School prepares to receive students next year
The facility also will contain one of Stafford’s newest specialty centers.
Virginia School Board Association honors Caroline’s Kelley with advocacy award
Two Stafford School Board members also were recognized.
Spotsylvania school officials defend handling of child sex abuse case after sentencing
A judge in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sentenced Miguel Velasquez Velasco to 48 years in prison Friday.
Raising the bar? Spotsylvania schools seeking five full-time legal positions
Division will request full-time counsel, an internal investigator, two paralegals and an administrative assistant in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
On the Agenda, Nov. 17-21
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
LISTEN: UMW’s Great Lives returns January 20
UMW’s Great Lives lecture series returns in January with a new season of biographical programs that spotlight influential figures and the stories that shaped history.
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