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    Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  1. Peregrine falcon chicks 'rescued' from James River Bridge

    Last month, a double rescue was conducted on the James River Bridge.
    Last month, a double rescue was conducted on the James River Bridge. The lives at stake weren't those of motorists, but a pair of baby birds — endangered peregrine falcon chicks between 3 and 4 weeks old, still covered from bill to tail in airy...

    Tags: Hampton Roads, Biology, Science and Technology, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Northampton County (Virginia)

    2. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  2. Isle of Wight schools cutting 21 jobs, including nine teachers

    ISLE OF WIGHT — Isle of Wight Schools will eliminate 21 positions for fiscal year 2014, including nine classroom teachers and four kindergarten assistants.
    ISLE OF WIGHT — Isle of Wight Schools will eliminate 21 positions for fiscal year 2014, including nine classroom teachers and four kindergarten assistants. The cuts come after a long budget battle with the Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors that...

    Tags: Apple iPad, Computer Hardware, Teachers, Teaching and Learning

    3. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  3. Citizens call for DeGroft resignation at School Board meeting

    ISLE OF WIGHT – Some members of the community called on Isle of Wight School Board member Herb DeGroft to resign over racist emails he exchanged with other county officials, while one citizen professed confidence in DeGroft at Thursday's Isle of Wight School Board meeting.
    ISLE OF WIGHT – Some members of the community called on Isle of Wight School Board member Herb DeGroft to resign over racist emails he exchanged with other county officials, while one citizen professed confidence in DeGroft at Thursday's Isle of...

    Tags: NAACP

    4. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  4. Move to replace business taxes with other revenue concerns cities

    Proposals to reduce or eliminate local business taxes have Newport News and Hampton officials worried.
    Daily Press
    Proposals to reduce or eliminate local business taxes have Newport News and Hampton officials worried. The General Assembly and both gubernatorial candidates, in their quest to make the commonwealth more attractive to business and industry, have been...

    Tags: Hampton Roads, Justice System, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Alexandria (Alexandria, Virginia), Business

    5. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  5. Editorial: Tales of two counties

    Tuesday's decision by the Williamsburg-James City County School Board to lift the suspension of the Jamestown High School student for having a chef's knife in his car was the right one. But the process was flawed on several counts. First, the school...

    Tags: NAACP, Colonial Williamsburg, Politics, Elections, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia)

    6. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  6. Local candidates file for spots on November ballot

    Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to file their paperwork for the November ballot. Here's a roundup of who has filed to run in area elections: NEWPORT NEWS – Four constitutional offices will be on the November ballot in Newport News, but...

    Tags: Gloucester Point, Dwayne Johnson, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Politics, York (York, Pennsylvania)

    7. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  7. British music festivals in tune with older, cashed-up fans

    Reuters
    By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) - Britain's summer music festival season kicks off this week with a line-up ranging from the Rolling Stones to Beyonce to exiled Tibetan monks designed to attract the modern festival-goer - a 36-year-old...

    Tags: Entertainment, Concerts, Services and Shopping, Dalai Lama, Glastonbury Festival

    8. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  8. Feedback for Wednesday, June 12

    DeGroft will not seek re-election in November In wake of an incident involving racist emails and outrage from constituents, Isle of Wight School Board member Herb DeGroft has withdrawn from November's election for the Hardy District School Board seat,...

    Tags: Abusive Behavior, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Punishment, Fort Eustis, Prisons

    9. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  9. In wake of racist email incident, DeGroft won't seek re-election

    ISLE OF WIGHT – Isle of Wight School Board member Herb DeGroft has withdrawn from November's election for the Hardy District School Board seat, while petitions seeking to remove him and Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Byron "Buzz" Bailey from office continue to circulate in Isle of Wight.
    ISLE OF WIGHT – Isle of Wight School Board member Herb DeGroft has withdrawn from November's election for the Hardy District School Board seat, while petitions seeking to remove him and Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Byron "Buzz" Bailey from...

    Tags: NAACP, Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Politics, Virginia General Assembly, Elections

    10. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  10. Isle of Wight: In wake of racist email incident, DeGroft withdraws from School Board race

    ISLE OF WIGHT – Isle of Wight School Board member Herb DeGroft has withdrawn from November's election for the Hardy District School Board seat, but says he will not resign.
    ISLE OF WIGHT – Isle of Wight School Board member Herb DeGroft has withdrawn from November's election for the Hardy District School Board seat, but says he will not resign. Members of the community have been calling for DeGroft's resignation since...

    Tags: NAACP, Racism

    11. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  11. Isle of Wight sheriff charges man in May burglary

    Daily Press
    The Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a Portsmouth man with in connection to a May burglary. Eric Lamone Vaughn, 27, has been charged with burglary, grand larceny, larceny with intent to sell, conspiracy to commit a felony...

    Tags: Theft

    12. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  12. Challengers emerge for Isle of Wight positions

    ISLE OF WIGHT – Two opponents have stepped up to challenge Herb DeGroft for the Hardy District School Board seat. DeGroft has filed to run again despite numerous public requests for his resignation since racist emails he sent to Isle of Wight Board...

    Tags: Social Issues, Carrollton, Racism

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