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Colonial Heights Police: Shooting death of Hopewell woman at riverside park is a homicide
COLONIAL HEIGHTS – Police have released the identity of a woman found shot to death April 18 at a riverside park. Police Sgt. Desiree McCurry said 36-year-old Cynthia Chante’ “Cint” Solomon of Hopewell was discovered by a boater on the bank at Roslyn Landing Park. That boater told police he was fishing on the Appomattox River about 5 a.m. when he heard a gunshot followed by the sound of something hitting the water. He went in the direction of the noise and found what he thought was a body submerged in the river.
Supporting local events brings big smiles for area kids
A recent conversation with Waverly Mayor Angela McPhaul resulted in a proud moment last week for members of the Sussex Central Middle School Baseball Team, their parents, and the community. “A few weeks ago, I was talking with a parent whose son plays on the Sussex Central Middle School baseball...
Shots fired incident at Williamsburg Hooters; suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with a shots fired incident at a Hooters in Williamsburg. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/man-arrested-in-connection-with-shots-fired-incident-at-williamsburg-hooters/
Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country
Virginia's school funding formula doesn't take poverty into account, so high-growth but high-poverty rural counties get penalized. The post Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country appeared first on Cardinal News.
Dendron VFD 75th Anniversary Day set
On April 27, the Dendron Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate their 75th Anniversary at the Dendron Fire Station, and as Assistant Chief Joe Gwaltney revealed, an entire day of community fun is planned. “We’re inviting everyone for our open house at 3325 Rolfe HWY in Dendron, VA all day beginning...
New report examines disparities, achievement gaps in WJCC schools
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — As Williamsburg city leaders consider forming an independent school division, a new study is taking a closer look at disparities in area classrooms. The independent report by the Village Initiative shows gaps in academic achievement and discipline among students of color and those with disabilities in Williamsburg-James City County Schools.
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