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Mecklenburg County Newswire (Page 5)

Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Mecklenburg County, VA. (Page 5)

Results 81 - 100 of 481 in Mecklenburg County, VA

  1. Computer equipment taken at BluestoneRead the original story

    Feb 18, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    ... at Bluestone High School is the first to report having her personal computer equipment taken since Mecklenburg County changed its school policy to allow students to bring cell phones, laptops and other technology onto school grounds for use in the ...

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  2. Parents rally to defense of La Crosse principalRead the original story w/Photo

    Feb 18, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    Mecklenburg County is considering changes to its school day to give teachers more time for planning and to increase the hours spent on core classes such as science and social The Bluestone varsity boys basketball team earned a berth in regional postseason play by advancing last week to the finals of the James River District tournament, where the ... (more)

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  3. Mecklenburg County school board ponders changes in school dayRead the original story

    Feb 18, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    Mecklenburg County is considering changes to its school day to give teachers more time for planning and to increase the hours spent on core classes such as science and social studies.

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  4. Report: Governor's Opportunity Fund helps Va. thriveRead the original story

    Feb 17, 2013 | The Virginian-Pilot

    ... tracking of grant-making results, a general recommendation of the study. The bill by Sen. Frank Ruff, R-Mecklenburg County, would give all grant-making state agencies access to work force counts and wage information submitted to the Virginia ...

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  5. Jail officer faces child porn countsRead the original story w/Photo

    Feb 13, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    Before serving as Superintendent of Schools for Charlotte County, Hackney was Assistant Superintendent of Instruction in Mecklenburg County, from July 2001 to June 2003.

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  6. Richardson asks lawmakers toaRead the original story

    Feb 13, 2013 | WAVY-TV Portsmouth

    ... for $144 million in higher local taxes. Richardson and team President Danny Morrison appeared at the Mecklenburg County delegation meeting with Charlotte Deputy City Manager Ron Kimble, who outlined the plan. Richardson insisted he has no plans to ...

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  7. Buildings lend boost to Mecklenburg County 911 systemRead the original story

    Feb 13, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    Mecklenburg County 911 will get two new buildings to house communications equipment - one at the 911 center in Boydton, the other at the broadcast tower in Baskerville.

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  8. Hackney rejoins Mecklenburg County schoolsRead the original story

    Feb 13, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    "A great asset to Mecklenburg County Public Schools" is how Superintendent James Thornton described Melody Hackney, who is returning to the Central Office in Boydton to serve as Deputy Superintendent for Mecklenburg County Public Schools.

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  9. Who Will Save Maccallum More?Read the original story w/Photo

    Feb 13, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    ... for Gregg Garrett to operate a gunsmith and firearm transfer business from his residence at 102 Mansion Mecklenburg County 911 will get two new buildings to house communications equipment - one at the 911 center in Boydton, the other at the ...

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  10. Reel Deal: Stage cuts 180 jobsRead the original story w/Photo

    Feb 13, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    ... for Gregg Garrett to operate a gunsmith and firearm transfer business from his residence at 102 Mansion Mecklenburg County 911 will get two new buildings to house communications equipment - one at the 911 center in Boydton, the other at the ...

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  11. South Boston receives $100,000 grant to purchase John Randolph HotelRead the original story

    Feb 13, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    ... for Gregg Garrett to operate a gunsmith and firearm transfer business from his residence at 102 Mansion Mecklenburg County 911 will get two new buildings to house communications equipment - one at the 911 center in Boydton, the other at the ...

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  12. Dome: Tillis plays finders keepers with budgetRead the original story

    Feb 12, 2013 | News Observer

    Tillis, a Republican from Mecklenburg County, spoke with reporters Tuesday, and said a nearly $106 million budget surplus puts the state in a better financial position than it was two years ago when the Republicans took over the legislature.

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  13. Police: 4-year-old finds gun,aRead the original story

    Feb 12, 2013 | WAVY-TV Portsmouth

    ... minors. Police said Budden hasn't yet been served with the warrant. Littlejohn is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail under $1,500 bond. It's not known if she has an attorney. Police said the shooting happened about 6 p.m. Monday. Officers ...

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  14. Six GOP legislators from Southside Virginia ask Gov. McDonnell to retain u. banRead the original story

    Feb 10, 2013 | Examiner.com

    ... Don Merricks[5] of Pittsylvania County; Sen. Bill Stanley[6] of Franklin County; Sen. Frank Ruff[7] of Mecklenburg County; and Del. James Edmunds[8] of Halifax County. Unfortunately, there is cause to be concerned that Gov. McDonnell is seriously ...

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  15. Anti-uranium lawmakers state case to McDonnell - www.roanoke.comRead the original story

    Feb 8, 2013 | Roanoke Times

    ... in Virginia." The letter was signed by Republican Sens. Bill Stanley of Franklin County and Frank Ruff of Mecklenburg County and by Republican Dels. Don Merricks of Chatham, Danny Marshall of Danville, James Edmunds of South Boston and Tommy Wright ...

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  16. Anti-uranium legislators write to McDonnellRead the original story

    Feb 8, 2013 | The Virginian-Pilot

    ... approve lifting the moratorium on mining." The letter is signed by six Republicans: Sens. Frank Ruff of Mecklenburg County and Bill Stanley of Franklin County; and Dels. James Edmunds of Halifax County, Danny Marshall of Danville, Don Merricks of ...

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  17. Garingera s 7-foot freshman has already come a Long wayRead the original story

    Feb 7, 2013 | The Charlotte Observer

    ... and his potential. Garinger's Raekwon Long, a 7 foot freshman, is only the fourth 7 footer to play in Mecklenburg County and he's coming off a triple-double performance against nationally ranked Olympic last week. Garinger's Raekwon Long often stays ...

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  18. Grady, Hunter McKinley "Buck"Read the original story

    Feb 7, 2013 | News & Record

    ... resident of Creedmoor passed away, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at VA Hospital in Durham. A native of Mecklenburg County, Virginia, the son of the late Hunter J. and Fannie Newcomb Grady. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, a World War ...

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  19. Mecklenburg teacher pay raises promised, but funding is in doubtRead the original story

    Feb 4, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    ... to provide a 3 percent pay increase for state workers. The teacher raises, however, are contingent upon Mecklenburg County coming up with its share of the budget increase. Under the governor's $6 billion education budget, Mecklenburg County is ...

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  20. Mecklenburg County jobless rate back over nine percent; CMH sets minor staff cutsRead the original story

    Feb 4, 2013 | SoVaNow.com

    ... fees prompted a lengthy debate by the Halifax County School Board at its work session Thursday night in Mecklenburg County's unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percent in December, increasing to 9.1 percent from 8.9 percent in November, ...

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