Virginia debates high school warranty for remedial college prep
State Council of Higher Education studies a voluntary warranty plan to cover graduates needing remedial courses at public colleges, aiming to offset $25 million yearly remedial costs. Hanover County’s program inspires statewide discussion. critics warn it shifts burden from colleges to schools and questions about expectations and common standards remain.
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Chesterfield County
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Brushfork Elementary and BSC form education pact
Brushfork Elementary School and Bluefield State College signed a Partners In Education pact to expand cooperation in technology student teaching math science teacher training and classroom observations. Principal Terry Quesenberry highlighted ongoing ties as a clinical development site and Microsoft partner, while affirming existing partnerships with First Community Bank.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving Under Brother's Name
A Washington DC man, Tonis D. Pugh, 31, pleaded guilty to drunk driving under a false name, Donnie Pugh. He was sentenced to one year in prison in U.S. District Court in Alexandria after being stopped at Quantico Marine Base for driving without a license and drunk driving, risking his security guard job.
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Virginia governor proposes lottery funds for school construction
Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore proposes earmarking state lottery profits to fund schools, aiming to send about 245 million dollars for construction and repairs. Justus notes extensive needs, saying upgrades would require millions to complete. He emphasizes the money would help catch up on aging buildings.
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Financial Crisis At Local Center Traces Misused Funds
Bayless notes current board and staff were not involved in original plans and credits the team for continued work amid severe shortages. The consultant reports more than 1 million in liabilities including 655,000 mortgage and 185,000 payroll taxes past due. It warns personal liability for board members and IRS tax checks, with a solvency path tied to fundraising and possible sale of the building.
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West Virginia tops lottery sales growth in nation
West Virginia shows the strongest year over year rise in lottery sales, with a 77.4 percent increase from July through September. The Lottery Commission reports $118.7 million in Q3 sales, up $51.8 million from the prior year, deputy director Virgil Helton notes.
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