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At a work session Tuesday, the Orange County School Board got its first glimpse at how its new pay-to-play program is working from Orange County High School Principal Frank Leech and activities director Marc Cole.
Demand for supplies
For many students, back to school means brand new supplies and for many parents, it means a lighter load in their wallet.
Shop owners weigh in on "business friendly" question
Two weeks ago, we published an overview from local officials asking whether or not the town of Orange could be considered "business friendly." This week, that same question was asked of some local business owners.
Board of supervisors' notebook
The following are notes from the Aug. 24 Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Updated: Judge sides with UVa in climate case, dismissing Cuccinelli demands
Cuccinelli, a vocal climate change skeptic, had been investigating the possibility that climatology professor Michael Mann fraudulently obtained five taxpayer-funded research grants while employed at UVa between 1999 and 2005.
Counting down to schools' Sept. 7 start
Pack away the flip flops and board shorts and grab the Twilight folders and #2s-school's starting soon!
Payment plan
The new Town of Orange Wastewater Treatment plant is on schedule with the town council set to hear public opinions on how it should be funded in two weeks.
Collection selection
The Orange County Library is constantly moving. On the shelves and racks of the county's three branches rest thousands of volumes representing the ebb and flow of taste and information.
Road rage preliminary hearing held
Dallas Wayne Crickenberger appeared in court last week on charges stemming from an alleged road rage shooting incident July 25 in Barboursville.
'He shot everyone,' says Louisa survivor who lost son
Gunman said to be upset by a dispute over family property, which had been the subject of code-enforcement complaints.
Police say 'angry feud' preceded Louisa slayings
Officers kill suspect in shootout after man's son and nephew are slain and four others are injured.
Walmart lawsuit court date set for Jan. 25
The Wal-Mart case will not find a resolution in 2010. In Orange County Circuit Court Friday, Judge Daniel Bouton scheduled Jan. 25 to begin the week-long trial of a lawsuit that challenges Orange County's approval of a special use permit for the big-box retailer last summer.
Business-friendly?
Is Orange business friendly? The answer, as with any political question, is: it depends on who you ask.
Seven of eight schools meet AYP
Orange Elementary School is among the seven Orange County Schools that met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) testing standards, according to the Virginia Department of Education, saving itself from further state-implemented sanctions.
County prepares for 2011 redistricting
District 5 is likely to get bigger-and smaller. Orange County's voting districts will change next year based on the results from the 2010 census.
Orange Town Council notebook
The following are notes from the Aug. 16 meeting of the Orange Town Council.
Town concerned about Andrewsia rezoning request
The "Andrewsia" property in Orange has been a hot topic for local political bodies.
Supervisors support widening 15, not 20
The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation have three long-term plans for the rails and roads of Orange County.
Board of supervisors' notebook
The following notes are from the Aug. 10 Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting.
School board notebook
The following are notes from the Aug. 3 meeting of the Orange County School Board.
Out-of-staters boost revenue at Va.'s two 'public ivies'
Revenue figures prompt some parents to worry that their children will lose coveted spots to nonresidents.
90% of incoming U.Va. students in top 10% of high school class
The University of Virginia says the 3,246 students who will move in on Aug. 21 will be among the strongest first-year class yet.
Youth sports support
The park near the Orange County Airport has a name, but it's not on a sign yet.
Planners support cell tower
The Orange County Planning Commission recommended the approval of a special use permit that would allow the construction of a wireless tower disguised as a pine tree to be built on the grounds of Montpelier.
Judge denies cameras for trial
Two months before her trial begins, accused murderer Brenda Canosa returned to Orange County Circuit Court as her attorneys argued a number of motions before Judge Daniel Bouton.
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