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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.
Person hurt in Highway 707 crash, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was taken to a hospital on Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash along Highway 707, Horry County Fire Rescue said. It happened near Holmestown Road in the Burgess community, HCFR said. Crews were dispatched at 1:56 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is investigating. Horry County police […]
St. Mary's Circuit Court judge voters guide
Sue Ann Armitage Town of residence: Drayden Age: 58 Question 1: Under what circumstances would you consider imposing a sentence above state recommended guidelines? Judges are given guidance about the reasons they can consider deviating upward from the guidelines. Those...
Clear skies and not as cold tonight
Full Pink Moon this evening at 7:49 p.m. Tonight: a moonlit sky. Low 48. Winds south-southwest 6-12 mph. Tomorrow: a morning shower in the area; otherwise, partly sunny. High 68. Winds northwest 7-14 mph. Tomorrow night: clear. Low 40. Winds north 6-12 mph. Thursday: mostly sunny. Pollen levels will be...
Two Injured Following Three-Vehicle Collision In Ridge
RIDGE, Md. – On April 25, 2024, at approximately 9:14 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle accident on Point Lookout Road in the area of Wynne Road. Crews arrived to find three vehicles in the roadway with two occupants injured. EMS evaluated the patients on the scene and...
St. Mary's County Board of Education at-large seat voters guide
Brandie Edelen Town of residence: Mechanicsville Age: 51 Question 1: Do you feel board of education members should weigh in on what books are allowed or banned from schools St. Mary’s public schools’ media specialists/librarians are responsible for developing the...
Commissioners hold hearing on YMCA covenant swap
Round up a construction worker, cowboy, Native American, soldier, police officer and a motorcycle rider as the proposed Great Mills YMCA took yet another step toward becoming a reality. While the Village People were not in attendance, the St. Mary’s County commissioners did hold a public hearing Tuesday in Leonardtown on Program Open Space covenants that included discussion on the planned YMCA. The 5.11 acres of 21100 Great Mills Road...
On a mission
Retired St. Mary's County dentist and Lions Club member Dr. Martin Barley, center, accepts Leonardtown Lions Club's annual donation to the local Mission of Mercy program from Leonardtown Lions George Kirby, left, and Angie Payne. Mission Mercy provides free dental examinations and services to the underserved in Southern Maryland. For more information on Mission of Mercy, go to the website southernmdmom.org.
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