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2nd lawsuit this week filed against King George School Board & Superintendent Brown
Phyllis Cook 14.MAY.08
Both legal complaints allege violations of due process in student discipline cases
A second petition in four days was filed this week in the King George Circuit Court against the King George School Board and Superintendent Dr. Candace Brown.
Like the Davis legal complaint filed on Monday, May 12, the second complaint, filed Thursday, May 15, also alleges violations of “procedural due process” as afforded by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The second complaint was filed by parent Januari Rhodes on behalf of her minor son, a student at King George High School. The Rhodes complaint is based on a separate discipline incident, which is unrelated to the Davis incident. [more]Albert Pollard gives a lesson in geography and crab management
As the full impact of recent restrictions on the Blue Crab Fishery come into light, it is worth explaining how geography and the lifecycle of the blue crab have made management more difficult.
You see, “sooks”, as mature female crabs are known, like the saltier of water of the lower bay in Virginia. Jimmies, or males, prefer the less saline water of Maryland. [more] |
An offer we can’t refuse? A closer look at the proposed Silver Company rezoning
By Steve Wolfe
On Tuesday, May 20, the King George County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a request by the Silver Company of Fredericksburg to rezone a 144 -acre parcel of land on the southeast corner of Routes 3 and 301.
All but 4 acres of the parcel, located across from Sheetz, is currently zoned A-1, which is the lowest intensity use. The request seeks to have the property rezoned to C-2, which is the second highest intensity use for commercial purposes. [more]Celebrating Business Appreciation Week
 | | Project Faith is located off Route 3 in King George |
Project Faith angels descend again
King George, Va. -- For those that want to believe there are angels among us, they need look no further than Project FAITH for verification.
Second Coming of Angels
The 501(c) 3 non-profit organization will be breaking ground within a few weeks on the second phase of Angelwood. In their mission to serve persons with disabilities and elder individuals that are 40 to 50 percent below the Area Median Income (AMI), this second phase of the complex should be occupied by the end of summer. The new residents will bring the total occupancy to more than 200 that call Angelwood home. [more] |
Small Earthquake in Northern Va area
The small, 1.8, earthquake was centered in Northern VA, around the Springfield, Annandale area.
To find out more, go to the USGS site:
http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/STORE/X1022071_08/ciim_display.html
Gov. Kaine seeks federal economic relief for Virginia crabbers
~ U.S. Secretary Gutierrez asked to declare a Fishery Resource Disaster ~
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today petitioned the federal government to declare Virginia’s blue crab population a Fishery Resource Disaster, allowing Congress to appropriate economic assistance for hard-hit watermen. {morre}Beach Council candidates get to tell all at forum
Staff Reporter 30.APR.08
Last night, April 29, the Colonial Beach Town Center had townsfolk filling the room to capacity. Lucky ones had chairs, others leaned against walls, but all appeared eager to hear what the Council candidates had to say. Burkett Lyburn was the only candidate in attendance who registered for the election by gathering signatures and getting on the ballot. {more}Remembering one year later....
Local representatives seek Blue Crab state of emergency declaration by Governor Kaine
 | | Delegate Rob Wittman, Senator Richard Stuart and Delegate Albert Pollard are seeking relief for watermen affected by the reductions on the Blue Crab harvest in the 2008 season. |
44 legislators sign letter to Governor Tim Kaine
Working in close collaboration with Congressman Rob Wittman’s office, Senator Richard Stuart (R-28) and Delegate Albert Pollard (D-99) pushed hard last week for Governor Tim Kaine to declare a state of emergency in regards to Virginia’s dramatically reduced blue crab harvest. [more] |
23.APR.08 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GROWS
23.APR.08 CHINA VISIT: Week 5 in Wuxiang and the unknown visitor
23.APR.08 Virginia and Maryland Governors vow to save the Blue Crab
23.APR.08 Virginia fishery regulators vote to cut the crab harvest by 34 percent
23.APR.08 Spring Cleaning Provides Donations for Goodwill
23.APR.08 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Must Take Emergency Action on Crashing Blue Crab Population
16.APR.08 Blessing of the Fleet Signals Start of 2008 Fishing Season
16.APR.08 Capt. Judy Smith to Depart Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Cmdr. Dennis Quick to assume command
15.APR.08 WideRiver Gallery awards "Best In Show" honor to artist Ruth Ann Loving
09.APR.08 Wittman Calls for Action on Chesapeake Bay clean-up; Supports Virginia Waterman's Association
09.APR.08 Birthplace Calls for Trivia Buffs to Compete on Inauguration Sunday; Family Fun on National Junior Park Ranger Day Saturday, too
09.APR.08 Pollard Endorses Virginia Waterman’s Lawsuit
09.APR.08 Dominion Medical Center in King George re-opens
02.APR.08 Win for Wesley Relay for Life Team holds Bowl-a-thon
02.APR.08 Cut! Virginia’s film industry fears losing competitive edge
02.APR.08 King George looking at 5¢ tax increase to 49¢
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