The 4-1 vote to remove the books came despite the recommendations to retain them by Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett.
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Joy Blosser explained to the board during Tuesday night’s meeting that the change would make it easier to make up for lost instructional time due to inclement weather.
Natasha McCurdy had a plea hearing schedule for this week in Staunton Circuit Court, but online records indicate that the hearing was continued again at the request of her attorneys.
Tony Branch pleaded guilty to the two felony charges he faced during a hearing Wednesday afternoon in the circuit court. One of those charges was unlawful wounding.
According to Waynesboro Police Captain Jamie Dunn, Jordan Thomas Urban was arrested Tuesday following a months-long investigation that began when authorities received a tip back on November 16th, 2023.
According to online records, Ronald Smith pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge during a hearing Tuesday afternoon in Staunton Circuit Court.
Harrisonburg officials remind drivers that contractor milling and paving work will take place on a small strip of road on South Main Street, between the Harrisonburg Travel Center and Steven Kia businesses, Thursday evening beginning at seven o’clock.
Corey Brock Hamman has been charged with 5 counts of bestiality and 3 counts of possession of child pornography.
Fans of the discount retail chain Big Lots will be happy to know that 132 stores will reopen next month under new ownership.
According to online records, Raymond Gregory Allen reached a plea deal with prosecutors during a hearing this morning in Augusta County Circuit Court.