Executive director of school fundraising support group opts for Northern Va. job

Setting an optimistic tone for this year’s school budget, Superintendent of Schools Merle Herndon said she hopes money will be available this year to provide teachers and support staff with a three percent raise.

Legislation introduced by Del. James Edmunds to add a ninth, at-large seat to the Halifax County Board of Supervisors died unexpectedly Monday afternoon in the Virginia State Senate.