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Norfolk Public Schools approves 5% property tax authority override amid budget uncertainty
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1385+ words) NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is expected to keep its property tax levy at 87.62 cents per $100 per valuation. On a $100,000 home, that would be an increase of $3. Shown here is a neighborhood off First Street in Norfolk. The board approved the resolution…...
Even with upcoming raises, Virginia teacher salaries still lag the national average
3+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) Public school teachers in Virginia are getting a 3.5% raise this year. But, they're still struggling to catch up to the national average. Virginia is falling behind the national average for teacher salaries. That's according to numbers from the National Education…...
Virginia’s new pay transparency law changes the rules for job postings
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1594+ words) Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at giving workers more leverage in hiring and salary negotiations. The new law, which took effect July 1, requires…...
Column: For rural Virginia, data centers are more than technology
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (395+ words) Since the first data center project was announced in Mecklenburg County in 2010, union workers have helped build these facilities and the energy infrastructure powering them. For many rural communities, projects of this scale are among the few capable of bringing…...
Virginia localities raise $119M for school construction through targeted sales tax
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (889+ words) Over the past five years, several Virginia localities have generated just $119 million total from a targeted sales tax to fund school construction and maintenance, fueling calls to expand the tax statewide. When lawmakers first established the tax in 2021, a state…...
Spanberger signs more than 20 bills to strengthen Virginia schools
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (135+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of bills aiming to strengthen Virginia schools throughout the Commonwealth. Spanberger signed more than 20 bills with bipartisan support to make sure students are set up for long-term success by prioritizing child safety…...
Virginia Tech housing policy shift raises concerns for Blacksburg mayor
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (431+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The mayor of Blacksburg is urging Virginia Tech officials to delay a proposed housing policy change, warning it could strain the town’s housing market and public services while accelerating student enrollment growth. In a letter dated April…...
Tim Sands to step down as Virginia Tech president; Commonwealth politicians reflect on his service
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (348+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia Tech president Tim Sands announced plans to step down. In a letter addressed to Hokies everywhere, Sands indicated he would serve in the role until a suitable successor is in place. Sands is the 16th president of…...
Virginia Tech considering eliminating Living-Learning Communities
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (1016+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech students are upset over the potential loss of programs that benefit hundreds of students. The school’s board of visitors is considering eliminating Living-Learning Communities (LLCs). The board is considering eliminating these programs to make room…...
Jay Jones to give keynote address at Norfolk State spring commencement
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (225+ words) WTKR NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones will give the keynote address at Norfolk State University's spring commencement, according to the university. Jones is a lifelong Norfolk resident who was elected as Virginia's 49th attorney general in November 2025. He was…...